Why I Adopted My Mom’s Name Professionally – Asake
The Grammy-winning artist Ahmed Ololade, often known as Asake, has revealed that his stage name is actually his mother’s name and explained why he chose to use it in his professional life.
Since the YBNL signee’s stage name is typically associated with women, several social media users have questioned his decision.
The Afro-fusion artist recently detailed why he decided to go by his mother’s name on stage.
Speaking to CNN, Mr. Money revealed that he took on his mother’s name while still in college, adding that his buddies encouraged him to do so.
He explained that besides loving his mom and being identified with her by embracing her name, he also loved savouring the feeling of shock from the crowd whenever he appeared on stage after being introduced, seeing they often expect to behold a lady.
He said: “My friends started using it to play with me, and they said, ‘Omo Asake, omo Asake, Asake came yesterday’ and you know students can be funny. So at the end of the day they removed the ‘omo’ and started calling me Asake.
“So it’s so easy for me [to adopt the name] because when I’m introduced on stage, people expect a beautiful lady or a nice girl. I just like the feeling and the shock on their faces.
“Also, I love my mother and the fact that people call my mother’s name through me.”