British-Nigerian rap legend Skepta has officially confirmed that his long-speculated collaboration with Afrobeats star Asake is on the way and fans are already losing their minds.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, October 26, 2025, the UK grime pioneer dropped a teasing but powerful message:
“Big Smoke pelu Big Money @asakemusik.”
In Yoruba, “pelu” means “and”, translating the post to “Big Smoke and Big Money.” The meaning wasn’t lost on fans — “Big Smoke” being Skepta’s iconic moniker and “Big Money” a fitting reference to Asake’s chart-topping success and flashy style.
Within hours, the tweet gained massive traction, with fans dissecting every clue.
Big Smoke pelu Big Money @asakemusik ⏳⏳
— Big Smoke – (@Skepta) October 26, 2025
The inclusion of an hourglass emoji only heightened speculation that the collaboration’s release might be imminent.
If the hints are true, this union promises to be one of the most electrifying crossovers of 2025.
Skepta, famed for fusing grime with global influences, and Asake, who’s revolutionized Afrobeats with his Fuji-inspired street-pop sound, are expected to create something both experimental and explosive.
While details like the song’s title and release date remain under wraps, anticipation is already sky-high across Nigeria, the UK, and beyond.
One thing’s certain — when “Big Smoke” meets “Big Money,” the soundwaves won’t stay quiet for long.