Nigerian comedian and actor Ayodeji Makun, popularly known as AY, has recalled a 2019 message from Afrobeats star Asake, in which the singer sought his support for his music, years before achieving global success.
AY shared the revelation in a video on his Instagram on Monday after attending Asake’s sold-out concert at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, as part of the singer’s “In God We Trust” tour.
Reflecting on Asake’s journey, AY said he remembered receiving a direct message from the singer in 2019, although he did not see it at the time.
“I remember when this boy sent me a message in my DM on Instagram. I didn’t even get to see this message on time. This was years ago, sometime during 2019,” he said.
The message, which AY displayed in the video, was from Asake, who introduced himself as “Ololade” and appealed to the comedian to support his music.
“Good Evening sir. I’m OLOLADE. How are you doing sir? I’m here for help, KING AY. I just drop a record titled – African Something. You vibing to the song is a lot to my career,” the message read.
Asake further appealed to AY to support him, writing, “KING AY, Help a son sir. May God bless you and your family. I love you KING AY.”
