Asake Addresses His Dramatic Transformation

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ahmed Ololade, better known as Asake, has finally broken his silence on his striking new appearance, which has been the talk of the music industry.

In January, the artist unveiled a dramatic makeover, trading his signature dreadlocks for a significantly shorter hairstyle and adding face tattoos. This bold change left fans speculating about the reasons behind his transformation.

At the 2025 Grammy Awards red carpet on Sunday, Asake shed light on his new look, emphasizing that it stems from a desire for personal comfort and self-expression. The singer stated, “This is how I feel now. I love to feel comfortable in my look, do things that I feel are good for me”.

Asake stressed that his current appearance is a personal choice, subject to change at any time. He added, “This is not about anybody. I might wake up tomorrow and you will not see any tattoos on my face”.

The artist also expressed gratitude for his second Grammy nomination, saying he feels “blessed and honoured” to be among the chosen few. Asake was nominated in the ‘Best African Music Performance’ category for his collaboration with Wizkid on “MMS,” although the award ultimately went to fellow Nigerian artist Tems.

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