Nigerians have questioned Olamide after Asake was left off the line-up for the reunion concert of YBNL Nation, Olamide’s record label in Nigeria.
Asake’s departure and the reunion announcement#
Olamide signed Asake to YBNL Nation in 2022, following the release of Asake’s hit single “Omo Ope”. In 2025, Asake left the label to set up his independent label, Giran Republic.
In announcing the reunion, Olamide said the show would feature current and former artistes signed to YBNL Nation since the label was established in 2012. The concert is scheduled for December 18, 2026, in Lagos State, Nigeria.
The announcement video, shared on Olamide’s Instagram page, showed the line-up would include:
- Lil Kesh
- Adekunle Gold
- Young Jonn
- Fireboy DML
- DJ Enimoney
- Pheelz, music producer
Fan reactions on X#
Users on the social media platform X questioned Olamide over Asake’s absence from the line-up.
- @perolee_music wrote, “Where is Asake, Chinko Ekun, Davolee and Viktoh????”
- @afroonthebeat wrote, “Full YBNL reunion but Mr Money no dey? Una sure say na reunion?”
- @justlophez wrote, “Why is Asake not included in this lineup?”
- @yungwayne24 wrote, “Where’s ASAKE ? Why ASAKE no go dey there ? Badoo no fit do this excluding Mr Money out of all, ahn ahn. As how now?”
- @Ab_teach214 wrote, “No understand, na me no watch am well or asake no de there?”
- @YOCIS765 wrote, “Them no add Asake I no Dey go anywhere.”
