Ahmed Ololade, better known by his stage name Asake, is a Nigerian singer. The ₦300,000 ticket price for his Lagos homecoming show has drawn criticism.
It was stated that the price list went online and attracted harsh reactions from fans who said the fee was way beyond what many expected for a local concert.
The cost makes it difficult for regular fans to attend, according to social media users.
Promoters asserted that the cost of production and services is covered by the fee and that VIP packages have additional advantages.
Critics claimed that despite this, the organizers are excluding the same audience who supported the musician during his ascent.
Some fan organizations have even hinted at a potential boycott in the absence of more reasonably priced options.
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Kruz Nation: “Asake and his group must believe that Nigerians are ATMs.” For a concert, N300,000 in this economy? It demonstrates that the same fans that streamed his music into the charts are not rated by them. utter disdain.
Lara Flame: “These organizers have become disconnected from reality.” They want to take advantage of people and call it a show. The fact that Asake’s homecoming gathering is becoming a parade of wealthy individuals should make him feel ashamed.
Dami Ice: “So the folks who built Asake can no longer handle his size? Charging N300k like he’s performing in heaven. When the chairs are empty, let him perform. We don’t ask for help.
Sparrow X: “The streets can’t afford to see Asake, but it’s funny how he talks about them in his songs.” N300,000 for a permanent ticket? That’s daylight robbery.”
Nora Blaze: “The organizers obviously don’t give a damn about the fans.” They only want to make quick cash. Allowing this foolishness indicates that Asake is also relishing his own greed. evil actions.
“This is punishment, not a concert price,” said Jaycee Tope. They ought to maintain their performance. Asake is becoming the same industry snob he once said he wasn’t.”
Rexy Lomo: b “Asake should make it clear that he only wants millionaires to attend his concert. This outrageous pricing is an insult to regular Nigerians. They’re squeezing fans dry because they think we have no choice.”
There has already been controversy around Asake’s concert pricing.
Complaints about VIP tickets being offered at exorbitant prices and premium tables costing millions were also raised by previous Lagos performances.
Asake broke out in 2022 with ‘Omo Ope’ and has since created a formidable library, fusing Afrobeats, Amapiano and street-hop.
“Peace Be Unto You,” “Sungba,” “Terminator,” and “Organise” are some of his singles that solidified his position in the music industry.
