Asake confirms exit from YBNL, unveils own label

• Singer Asake has confirmed that he is no longer with YBNL Nation.
• Speculation had been swirling about his dramatic exit from rapper Olamide’s Yahoo Boy No Laptop record label.
• Asake has also released a new song, while unveiling his label.

Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has confirmed his exit from YBNL Nation.

There were speculations that Asake had parted ways with Olamide’s YBNL in a controversial manner.

Asake confirmed his exit from YBNL by releasing his latest song, ‘Why Love’ under his own imprint, Giran Republic on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. See screenshot below:

The singer previously paid homage to Olamide in his first single of the year, ‘Military,’ silencing rumours of a rift between them.

Asake got signed to YBNL Nation in February 2022.
In July 2022, Asake signed a distribution deal with Empire.
Despite his exit from YBNL, Asake still maintains his deal with Empire.

A week ago, Asake acknowledged YBNL boss, Olamide Adedeji, mononymously known as Olamide in his newly released track, Military, putting to rest speculations of a feud.

The serial-chart topper dropped the new song where he paid tribute to his rumoured ex record label boss, Olamide. In the audio shared online, Asake on getting to the second verse of the song gave the top rapper a shout-out.

Sing-rapping in Yoruba, Asake told his detractors to keep saying whatever they wish while also stating that he just doesn’t feel great when speaking English.

He boasted that he had more money than other stars in his generation and could simply decide to drop a surprise album, emphasizing his desire to do as he wishes.

The part where Asake praised Olamide, drew the attention of several Nigerians online. Many of them compared the Grammy-nominated musician to Portable, whose career was also positively impacted by Olamide.