In what would be a full-circle moment for one of Nigeria’s biggest musical exports, Afrobeats sensation Asake paid a visit to his alma mater, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.
The visit by the Grammy-nominated artist served as a powerful homecoming, connecting his global stardom to the campus where his journey began.
During his time at OAU, Asake studied Theatre and Performing Arts, a foundation he credits as critical to his artistry. In a recent interview, he reflected on his unexpected start in music, stating, “I didn’t want to do music at first… I ended up being around friends who do music too. Then you end up making a song. Then the whole school went crazy on the song.” This campus-wide reaction to his first track was the early spark for a career that has since captivated audiences worldwide.
The visit highlights the profound impact of university life on shaping Nigeria’s cultural talents. For current OAU students, Asake’s trajectory from campus rehearsals to international stages stands as a testament to where passion, nurtured in a creative environment, can lead.
His story reinforces the university’s role not just as an academic institution, but as a launchpad for iconic careers that define the nation’s contemporary sound.
