Over the weekend, social media was buzzing with conversations about the dispute between Afrobeats star Asake and his father, Fatai Odunsi. A video of his father struggling to walk, assisted by others, circulated online, sparking calls for Asake to step in and help financially.
Details about Asake’s relationship with his father have remained unclear, but online speculation suggests they might not have been close, with claims that Odunsi was not fully involved when Asake was growing up.
Here’s a breakdown of everything that happened, from the initial allegations to their eventual reconciliation.
March 13, 2025 – Asake’s Father Goes Public
A video surfaced online featuring Fatai Odunsi, who identified himself as Asake’s father. In the emotional clip, Odunsi claimed that ever since he suffered a stroke in 2022, his son abandoned him, cutting off all financial support.
He appealed to the public to come to his aid, saying that Asake no longer answers his calls or acknowledges his struggles. This revelation immediately sparked online debates, with many questioning Asake’s silence.
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March 14, 2025 – Asake Responds Through Music
Asake broke his silence in the way he knows best — through music. He shared a snippet of an unreleased song on social media, addressing the situation in Yoruba. In the lyrics, he suggested that he had been financially supporting his father but felt unappreciated.
He implied that his father was trying to deceive him, yet he has chosen to remain unwavering. This response fueled the fire, with fans taking it as evidence that his relationship with his father had been strained for a long time.
Asake has finally responded to the trending news about his dad online! Omoh!
— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) March 14, 2025pic.twitter.com/3L3PBVFR85
March 15, 2025 – The Family’s Demands and a New Accusation
The situation escalated further when a video emerged featuring people who claimed to be members of Asake’s extended family. They called on him to purchase a ₦50 million house for his father to compensate for past neglect.
Additionally, they introduced another shocking allegation — Asake allegedly has an 11-year-old daughter named Zeenat. They demanded that he take full responsibility and suggested a DNA test to confirm paternity.
At this point, social media went into overdrive, with divided opinions on whether Asake should comply with the demands or if he was being unfairly targeted.
March 16, 2025 – A Resolution?
Amid all the public discourse, reports emerged that Asake and his father have reconciled. Sources close to the family confirm that Asake has instructed real estate agents to purchase a house for Odunsi and has also provided funds for his medical expenses.
In a new video, Odunsi expressed his gratitude, stating that the issues have now been resolved and that he is proud of his son. He also acknowledged that Asake has agreed to take responsibility for Zeenat.
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Social Media Reactions
As expected, social media had plenty to say about the unfolding drama. Here are some of the wildest reactions:
“Asake is wicked”
— sureboy
“Asake is cloned”
“Asake is nothing without YBNL”
“Asake fell off”
“Asake hate himself by forming accent at the Grammy”
“Asake hate black women”
“Asake has joined illuminati”
“Asake is homophobic”
“Asake abandoned his deadbeat dad {that he bought car for in…(@Asarailu_) March 15, 2025
If Asake doesn’t forgive his father for denying his pregnancy, we’re going to cancel him! pic.twitter.com/Ycp6CJsMMT
— DAMI FOREIGN(@TheDamiForeign) March 15, 2025
only Asake knows the struggle and the story behind his father’s absence in his life and his choice not to acknowledge the man.
— Prom Prom
the last thing anybody should do is guilt trip him.(@effizzzyy) March 14, 2025
