Nigerian hip-hop sensation Ahmed Ololade, widely known as Asake, has mended ties with his father, Fatai Odunsi, following a public dispute that spotlighted familial tensions. The reconciliation comes just days after Odunsi accused the Afrobeats star of neglecting him since his health began deteriorating in 2022, a claim that had stirred significant online buzz.
In a fresh video released on Sunday, Odunsi confirmed that Asake has reached out, putting an end to their rift. Speaking in Yoruba, he expressed his initial frustration: “His mother ought to ask him when last he saw me. That was what got me angry, but we have sorted all the problems. We are no longer fighting.” The resolution marks a turning point after Odunsi’s earlier pleas for financial help went viral, prompting varied reactions from fans and critics alike.
Odunsi revealed that Asake has committed to fulfilling his needs, including a generous promise to purchase a new house for him. “Asake said he will do everything that I want. We have settled, no more problems. They are now looking for a new house that he will buy for me. He has settled everything,” he stated, signaling that real estate agents are already on the hunt for a property, reportedly on Lagos Island. Additionally, Asake has pledged to cover his father’s medical expenses, addressing the health struggles—stemming from a stroke—that had fueled Odunsi’s earlier outcry.
The reconciliation extends beyond Odunsi himself. Asake has also vowed to take full responsibility for his 11-year-old daughter, Zeenat, whom Odunsi had been caring for alongside her mother, Adijat. “He has never denied his child, but he has now promised to take full responsibility for the child,” Odunsi affirmed, dispelling rumors of abandonment that had surfaced during the controversy. This commitment follows family appeals for Asake to support both his father and daughter, with some even suggesting a DNA test to confirm paternity—a step now seemingly unnecessary given the artist‘s assurances.
The fallout had escalated when Odunsi, in a viral clip, claimed Asake ignored his calls for years, a narrative countered by the singer‘s assertion that he had sent money repeatedly but felt unappreciated. The public spat drew mixed responses, with some accusing Odunsi of chasing clout, while others, including neighbors from Asake’s childhood home in Isale Eko, vouched for his role as a devoted father during the artist’s formative years. Asake’s recent freestyle, where he sang, “You can’t satisfy the world,” hinted at his frustration with the saga, but his actions now speak louder than lyrics.
This resolution has quieted the storm, earning praise from fans who see it as a mature step for the Grammy-nominated artist, known for hits like “Lonely at the Top.” With a house in the works, medical bills covered, and a renewed bond with his daughter, Asake appears to be closing a challenging chapter, proving that fame doesn’t preclude familial duty—at least not anymore.
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