- 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 musician Ahmed Ololade, widely known as Asake, has sparked a flurry of online discussions after a private exchange with Grammy-winning artist Wizkid was captured during their joint performance in the United States.
What began as a simple stage embrace quickly turned into one of the week’s most talked-about moments in the Afrobeats scene.
The YBNL star, who recently faced online criticism, headlined the Red Bull Symphonic concert at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, on November 8, 2025. This marked a historic occasion, as Asake became the first African artist to lead a classical-orchestra series in the U.S.
However, it was the post-performance interaction that grabbed attention.
During the orchestral version of his hit “MMS,” fans erupted when Wizkid unexpectedly appeared on stage. Maintaining his trademark composure, the “Essence” singer flawlessly performed his verse, sending the audience into a frenzy.
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”
