I cannot be what I am not — Singer Asake tells those criticizing him for always singing in Yoruba in new video (Watch)

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For the very first time, popular Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade popularly known as Asake has finally addressed those who always criticize him for always singing in Yoruba in his songs.

Following the release of his 3rs studio album named “Lungu Boy”, Asake whose songs in the album are current topping charts has been seriously tackled for using too much Yoruba than English in his songs.

Replying to those critics of his style of using more Yoruba than English in his song, Asake makes it known to them during an Instagram live session that he is more comfortable singing in Yoruba than in English.

 

Backing up his point, Asake the “Only Me” hitmaker said that he can not change from who he is to another person stressing that those who are interested in him using Yoruba should continue vibing to him, while others can do the otherwise.

He also expressed how proud he is to be a Yoruba man in nature.

See reactions tailing Asake response below;

tomiwa1233: Yoruba Never Tell Phyno To Sing In English, We Love and Accept Him Like That, Them Just Hate to Hear Anything Yoruba and I Don’t Know WHY🤷🏿‍♂️.

fnprincekay: From his name sef you no suppose dey expect English verses 😂.

mrhorlic: Nigerians dance snd listen to Amapiano without understanding a word from it, abeg continue singing with any language of ur choice, we go dance am.

poshest_hop: Please continue singing in Yoruba o. We the non Yorubas love it more sef. If you hear me sing Asake’s songs, you’d think I’m Yoruba 😂 Keep being you bro.

healthertainer: I have lots of Kenyan and Rwandese friend who love and sing Asake’s songs …. When it comes to music, language is not a barrier. It’s vibes and rhythm. Selah.

mimisugar__126: All this Igbo people be forcing people to do what they want other Igbo artists are not even criticised it’s a music let it come in every language it’ like! Asake carry go!!

Watch the video below;