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- Nigerian musician Asake gained attention after a private moment with Wizkid during a performance in the U.S.
- The interaction started with a stage embrace and quickly became a trending topic in the Afrobeats community.
- The incident highlights the growing influence and popularity of Afrobeats artists on international stages.
Nigerian artist Ahmed Ololade, better known by his stage name Asake, has become the center of online buzz following a private moment shared with Grammy-winning musician Wizkid during their performance in the United States.
What initially seemed like a routine on-stage hug quickly evolved into a highlight for the Afrobeats community, sparking widespread conversation.
The YBNL sensation, who has recently been under the social media spotlight, headlined the Red Bull Symphonic concert at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre on November 8, 2025. This event was particularly significant as Asake made history by being the first African performer to headline a classical-orchestra series in the U.S.
Yet, it was the interaction after the performance that truly captured fans’ attention.
As the orchestra played his hit “MMS,” the crowd erupted with excitement when Wizkid made a surprise entrance. Performing his verse with his signature poise, the “Essence” artist sent the audience into a state of exhilaration.
Amid the cheers, Asake embraced Wizkid warmly and whispered, “You are the best,” creating a heartwarming moment that quickly went viral.
Since the clip surfaced, social media platforms like X, Instagram, and TikTok have been flooded with fans debating the exchange.
Watch the video here:
Read some comments below:
@ funkie_s:”The best live collaboration video. Wizkid has swag sha”
@queen_of_gold_:”There’s no single time I listen to this track that I don’t feel goosebumps 🥰🥰🥰. The synergy between both of them is magical”
midat_queen:”See as asake dey look am with so much admiration 😍😍 The celebrity of celebrities chaiiii”
jazminescakesnevents:”Biggest bird is who he said he is 🙌🙌❤️❤️❤️ wizzy babanla international,nna anyi wizzy oku 🔥🔥🔥 OG before IG 🙌”
@udogadi______emma:”I wil stop anywhere to watch this video, I can’t get tired of it, cause Omo popsy swag and steeze too much Abi na the voice , the voice is like an angel”
@edensvacation:”30 BG don vex Cutie abi you uploaded the wrong video? Nice though, Nigeria is changing tru tru”
@official_yemmy1:”Na only me hear watin Asake talk at the end of the video he said you are the best”
@chrisruno150:”Wizkid is talented,he sings with so much steeze and grace no shouting just pure talent the guy is so good”
@raychillz10:”The way asake just dey look baba wizzy omo na asake mentor be that gbagbe . Baddi Dey but asake rate wiz pass am with just this clip alone”
