Poverty forced me to become a singer - Asake

 

In a recent interview with ABC News, Nigerian singer Ahmed Oloade, popularly known as Asake, revealed that poverty led him to consider a career in music. Although he originally started as a dancer, he found that dancing couldn't provide him with enough money to support himself. As a result, he turned to singing, which ultimately led him to his successful music career.

Asake, who is 24 years old, explained that his parents played classical music when he was growing up, which helped him develop an interest in singing. His father was particularly passionate about music, often starting his day with a cigarette and loud music. Asake said that his exposure to music, combined with his dancing skills, led him to explore a career in music.

Initially, Asake only wanted to be a dancer. He loved the feeling of dancing and everything that came with it. However, as he began to think about his financial future, he realized that dancing alone might not provide him with the money he needed to support himself. This realization led him to add singing to his repertoire, which ultimately led to his success as a musician.

Asake's story is a testament to the power of following your passions, even when it may not seem like the most practical choice. By combining his love of dancing with singing and music, he was able to create a career that not only fulfilled him creatively but also provided him with the financial stability he needed.