A family problem has put Afrobeats star Asake in the news. His father, Fatai Odunsi, says he’s been struggling since a stroke hit him and claims Asake hasn’t helped at all.
In a video going around online, Odunsi looks tired and upset, saying, “I’m Asake’s dad. I’ve been sick, but he doesn’t answer my calls. The last time I saw him was March 2022. Nigerians, please help me.” The video has spread fast, and people are talking about it everywhere.
Odunsi’s story has some twists. Some say he wasn’t around when Asake was growing up, leaving his mom to raise him alone. But others, like a man named Segun Ben-Ajayi from Lagos, say Odunsi worked hard for Asake, even selling his car to pay for school. No one knows the full truth yet, but it’s got Nigerians arguing about family and what kids owe their parents.
Asake hasn’t said much, but he posted a short song on TikTok soon after the video came out. In it, he sings in Yoruba about how you can’t make everyone happy and hints he’s sent money to his dad before. It’s not clear if he’ll say more.
What People Are Saying Online
This story has blown up on X and other social media. A lot of people are bringing up Mohbad, a singer who died in 2023 and had his own family issues.
Mohbad’s dad got a lot of heat for how he acted after his son’s death, and now some think Asake’s dad might be after money too.
“First Mohbad’s dad, now Asake’s. Why do they show up when the kids get big?” one person wrote on X.
Others disagree, saying, “A stroke is serious. Asake should help, no matter what happened before.”
Fans are split. Some are mad at Asake, thinking he’s turned his back on his dad. Others say he doesn’t owe anyone anything if his dad wasn’t there for him growing up. A few have even started raising money online to help Odunsi.
Why It Matters
In Nigeria, people often expect kids who make it big to take care of their families. Asake’s gone from singing on the streets to being a huge star, but this fight with his dad is making everyone ask tough questions.
Is he wrong to stay quiet, or is he just trying to keep his peace? For now, the argument online is loud, and Mohbad’s name keeps coming up as a reminder of how messy fame can get. People are watching to see what Asake does next.
