Nigerian Entertainment News: Asake’s Family Controversy Deepens as Man Alleges His Mother Abandoned Him at Age 3
Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake is once again in the spotlight following a viral revelation by a Nigerian man who claims that the singer’s mother deserted him when he was just three years old to marry another musician, leaving his father to single-handedly raise him
In a detailed post making rounds on X (formerly Twitter), the man, who claims to have firsthand knowledge of Asake’s family history, shared shocking allegations about the singer’s parents, an alleged child, and his estranged relationship with his father.
Key Claims from the Viral Post
- Asake’s mother allegedly left when he was three to remarry a fellow musician.
- His father took on the responsibility of raising him alone, ensuring he got an education, nurturing his musical aspirations, and even selling his car to support Asake’s schooling.
- Despite the abandonment, Asake’s father reportedly remained single for years until societal pressure pushed him to remarry.
- The relationship between father and son allegedly soured after Asake distanced himself from him, sparking widespread criticism.
Social Media Reactions
The revelation ignited heated debates online, with fans and critics sharing mixed opinions on the matter.
Some sympathized with Asake’s father, acknowledging his sacrifices, while others questioned why the singer chose to cut ties with him.
Here are some reactions:
@jhybow_whiskey: “A mother walks away from her child during struggles, only to return when success arrives and try to rewrite history. BEWARE OF WOMEN LIKE THIS.”
@SEAYWONDER: “So Asake once gifted his dad a car? What changed? Why the sudden fallout?”
@OuttaspaceG: “Apparently, Asake’s aunt told him the man isn’t his real father, and now his mother is angry that she spilled the truth.”
@Tintedeyekay: “Ola mentioned last year that Asake has a child in Lagos that he abandoned. Now that the child is about to be exposed, the story is getting messier.”
Asake’s Response
The singer has yet to make a direct statement regarding the allegations. However, in a recent TikTok video, he appeared to address the controversy indirectly, saying:
“You can’t satisfy everyone, you can’t please the world. Whatever you do, do it for God.”
As the family drama unfolds, fans remain divided, speculating whether there’s more to the story than what has been revealed.
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