Asake Beats Tyla, Davido In 2024 MOBO Awards

Ahmed Ololade, better known by his stage name Asake, is a Nigerian musician who won the 2024 MOBO Awards on Wednesday night in Sheffield, United Kingdom, for Best African Artist of the Year.

The “Mr Money” singer won the prize after defeating South African singer Tyla, Grammy-winning artist Davido, Ayra Starr, Rema, and other national favorites.

Asake is now one of the Nigerian artists that has won Best African Act at the MOBO Awards, joining 2Baba, D’Banj, Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.

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Meanwhile, another Nigerian singer, Limoblaze won the Best Gospel Act at the award ceremony.

Similarly, British-Nigerian rapper, Tunde won the Best New Artist award.

British rapper, Central Cee topped the winners’ chart with two awards: Best Male Act and Song of the Year for ‘Sprinter’ with British-Nigerian rapper, Dave.

Drake and 21 Savage were the joint winners of the Best International Act award while Soul II Soul was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.