Nigerian singer and songwriter Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has been surprised by UK rapper Oakley Neil Caesar-Su aka Central Cee at a recent event.
This heartwarming gesture was captured in a viral video where the British rapper congratulated Asake on his Grammy Award nomination, an achievement that has further cemented the latter’s global presence in the music industry.
In the video making waves on social media, Asake can be seen walking into the venue where Central Cee, his friends and his team were present to receive him. He was shocked upon seeing them.
The “Doja” crooner exchanged warm pleasantries with the Nigerian star before commending him on his well-deserved Grammy nomination.
Asake, whose unique blend of Afrobeats and Amapiano has taken the world by storm, earned the prestigious Grammy nomination for his song ‘MMS’ ft Wizkid.
It is worth noting that Asake and Central Cee collaborated in hit song ‘Wave’, off his latest album ‘Lungu Boy’.
The video has since sparked massive reactions online, with fans praising the camaraderie between the two musicians. Some reactions are shown below.
_tobishow said, “From watching you dance shigadi and Joha to seeing you get celebrated by the biggest stars in the world❤️❤️❤️❤️God really did wonders in your life❤️.”
jubeyvarieties said, “My daughter is coming for this Grammy 🙏.”
ola_bigtrips said, “I wont be surprised if he wins the Grammy ❤️❤️🙌.”
cozy_kemzy said, “Asake and “wow.”
edi.bejm01 said, “This was a really nice gesture!”
officially_mog said, “The boy is global 🔥.”
Watch the video below: