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PP123:
where's korede bello

Stop looking at failed stories, they will only set u back from making the right move. If wizkid thought of people that left their labels and flopped thereafter, he wouldn't be where he is today. You live this life once, take chances, just don't fight the one that helped you, but take your chances

obaidan:
Stop looking at failed stories, they will only set u back from making the right move. If wizkid thought of people that left their labels and flopped thereafter, he wouldn't be where he is today. You live this life once, take chances, just don't fight the one that helped you, but take your chances

where's terri d artsit Wizkid sign

Lalami3232:

I really hope say Asake dey make the right move sha. Hopefully, he doesn't end up like Lil kesh. But while we can't predict the future of Asake, we can predict the future of non-virgins a.k.a boreholes who did paternity fraud by taking your child for DNA test.
What do I even know sef aside enlightening my fellow men nationwide with the good news

Oga if you no meet your wife as a virgin, oga go for DNA test oooooooo because non-virgins aka boreholes can't be trusted atall atall

Young man 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
You are not normal 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

OfeAchi:
Asaka is bigger than YBNL

The label that brought him to fame?

lonecatt:
Asake got cursed the day he cajoled the Catholic Church in one of his useless videos.

right from that day the count down to his fall began.

SMH

obaidan:
Stop looking at failed stories, they will only set u back from making the right move. If wizkid thought of people that left their labels and flopped thereafter, he wouldn't be where he is today. You live this life once, take chances, just don't fight the one that helped you, but take your chances

Yes but leaving after just two years because you had a couple of hits seems premature

lonecatt:
Asake got cursed the day he cajoled the Catholic Church in one of his useless videos.

right from that day the count down to his fall began.

What many of them can do to the church they dare not do 1/10th to the Mosque.

Christians are peaceful.
If you like abuse Jesus fro January till December. The issue is between you and Jesus.

PP123:
where's terri d artsit Wizkid sign

once again, in this life if u keep looking at failed stories, u will not make the move that will get u to the top of life pyramid. There is no worse feeling than living with regret of not trying when you had the chance/fame/followership. While there is no certainty that u will get the gold u are looking for, the truth is that u will never know if u are destined for the gold if you do not try.

👍

obaidan:
once again, in this life if u keep looking at failed stories, u will not make the move that will get u to the top of life pyramid. There is no worse feeling than living with regret of not trying when you had the chance/fame/followership. While there is no certainty that u will get the gold u are looking for, the truth is that u will never know if u are destined for the gold if you do not try.

Kobicove:
Yes but leaving after just two years because you had a couple of hits seems premature

2 years is not just/small in the life of a musician. Longevity is not guaranteed, a lot of musicians won't have more than 3 to 4 years at the top. However I am hoping he left on a good and friendly note.

If he didn't break the contract there's no issue anywhere. He fulfilled his part..

obaidan:
once again, in this life if u keep looking at failed stories, u will not make the move that will get u to the top of life pyramid. There is no worse feeling than living with regret of not trying when you had the chance/fame/followership. While there is no certainty that u will get the gold u are looking for, the truth is that u will never know if u are destined for the gold if you do not try.

Obesere,
You na confirmed motivational speaker o

jaxxy:
If he didn't break the contract there's no issue anywhere. He fulfilled his part..

Yes,

But,

If the man that brought him to stardom
demands, say small time from him owing to how good he, asake is,

I feel he should have obliged or negotiate with him

For he, the record label owner propel his career having been singing for decades and no one hears or know him

I think he should be loyal a bit to him for accepting him into the record label

Abi if olamide declined the first day asake meet him, wetin asake wan do?

Nothing na

Sponsored post by Olamide, he had made a lot of money from Asake.
You cannot be a slave forever. Olamide should go and discover another good artist, hope his label will no die. He focused much on Asake because of his musical business successes and his paying for it now. He should have balanced Asake and Fireboy. May God help him.

Kobicove:
Yes but leaving after just two years because you had a couple of hits seems premature

77star:
Yes,

But,

If the man that brought him to stardom
demands, say small time from him owing to how good he, asake is,

I feel he should have obliged or negotiate with him

For he, the record label owner propel his career having been singing for decades and no one hears or know him

I think he should be loyal a bit to him for accepting him into the record label

Abi if olamide declined the first day asake meet him, wetin asake wan do?

Nothing na

How many years did Olamide spend with Coded tunes that brought him to stardom?


All these una talks dey vex me, abeg. He can only fail or succeed after leaving YBNL and that's left to his fate.

TechBaron:
Can only pray and wish a brother well!

Dear Lord, Please forgive us for all the sins we have brought upon us. And look down upon us with forgiveness for the the sins we will have in the future. I know you understand that niggas ain't perfect, but we try lord. We try to keep our heads up in bad times. This is a bad time, show us the way. And if you can't show us the way, then forgive us for being lost.

Amen

Nice.

ImoleNaija:
How many years did Olamide spend with Coded tunes that brought him to stardom?


All these una talks dey vex me, abeg. He can only fail or succeed after leaving YBNL and that's left to his fate.

He was in the gutter for years, they touched him he hit the big time, he got famous & left them, he is going back to the gutter where ihe came from, only a matter of time.

He has had his 15 minutes of fame.

blacknp:
He was in the gutter for years, they touched him he hit the big time, he got famous & left them, he is going back to the gutter where ihe came from, only a matter of time.

He has had his 15 minutes of fame.

Cho-cho-cho....you be God?

ImoleNaija:
Cho-cho-cho....you be God?

God don’t like ugly, neither does he harbor betrayers, ie Judas.

It isn’t too hard to tell, of late his music has been wack, now I know why, he is existing on past glory.

Once upon a time when I heard a song, it would be rather hard to tell whether it is Olamide or Asake.

Songs that were created for Olamide were given to this Judas to bust the charts because he was the flavor of the month.

obaidan:
Stop looking at failed stories, they will only set u back from making the right move. If wizkid thought of people that left their labels and flopped thereafter, he wouldn't be where he is today. You live this life once, take chances, just don't fight the one that helped you, but take your chances

YBNL made this nigga, they packaged him properly, they were even open to him not to tie him up into any long term deal when he was hungry, giving him a chance to renegotiate when his belly is full.

He made the big bucks, then immediately hit the road, he doesn’t want to stick around because he wants to be the boss?

blacknp:
YBNL made this nigga, they packaged him properly.

He made the big bucks, then immediately hit the road, he doesn’t want to stick around because he wants to be the boss?

Some are saying his contract was over and he chose not to extend.
Whatever the case, u really wont blame him, it's busineess and being emotional with business won't take anyone far. I will never join anyone to abuse a label owner for giving an artiste a small percentage, business is business, financier is king. The same way i will not join in saying an artiste that is not renewing is ungrateful. Except the artiste opens his mouth to talk trash about his helper.
If you are in a career where u may not have more than 5 great years, and u have spent 2 years collecting just a fraction of what u generate(which is how it should be anyways), u will also think of what to fall back on when u r not topping the charts anymore, which may even come sooner than u expect.

It's a fair deal for now let's not lie. Ybnl helped his career and gave him d platform, and asake in return generated a lot of income for ybnl too. I hope they remain cool

obaidan:
Some are saying his contract was over and he chose not to extend.
Whatever the case, u really wont blame him, it's busineess and being emotional with business won't take anyone far. I will never join anyone to abuse a label owner for giving an artiste a small percentage, business is business, financier is king. The same way i will not join in saying an artiste that is not renewing is ungrateful. Except the artiste opens his mouth to talk trash about his helper.
If you are in a career where u may not have none than 5 great years, and u have spent 2 years collecting just a fraction of what u generate(which is how it should be anyways), u will also think of what to fall back on when u r not topping the charts anymore, which may even come sooner than u expect.

It's a fair deal for now let's not lie. Ybnl helped his career, and asake generate a lot of income for ybnl too. I hope they remain cool

Yeah its like been in university year 2, u think you are ready for the real world, until u hit the real world then u realize that u were not prepared.

There was still a lot that needed to be done, I still had so much time, there was no rush.

Never undermine the process, pray never to jump the gun.

blacknp:
Yeah its like been in university year 2, u think you are ready for the real world, until u hit the real world then u realize that u were not prepared.

There was still a lot that needed to be done, I still had so much time, there was no rush.

Never undermine the process, pray never to jump the gun.

I don't agree with your analogy. In your year 2 you do not have any evidence to show the world that you are qualified. It works differently in music business, the qualification u need is the fact u are the rave of the moment at the moment. That moment may be the last time an artiste will be at the top. U want to maximize ur income in the period God gave u to shine. Asake understands he won't be at the top and command this kind of followership forever, and there's no crystal box where he can view how many more years he has to flourish and be at the top. He has to to make money from his star while its still shinning, it may not shine for long.

EntPublisher001:
TrendyBeatz analyzes Asake's exit of YBNL!

When whispers about Asake's departure from YBNL began circulating in December, it felt inevitable. The label that turned the young upcoming artiste from the streets of Lagos into a global Afrobeats phenomenon in just two years might be losing its prized asset. Born Ololade Ahmed, Asake had spent a decade as an underground hustler—dabbling in dance, churning out music, and barely moving the needle. His fortunes changed in 2022, thanks to an introduction facilitated by his friend, Yhemo Lee, to the godfather of Nigerian street-pop, Olamide.

Olamide didn’t just sign Asake; he threw the entire weight of YBNL behind him. From co-signs on tracks like Omo Ope to roping in Burna Boy for Sungba (Remix), Olamide went all in. The visionary business partnership between YBNL and Empire ensured Asake's music reached farther shores, making him a staple in UK and US Afrobeats circuits. Add TG Omori’s cinematic visuals—eight in total—and you have the makings of an unstoppable cultural force. Asake’s journey seemed like a perfectly executed blueprint for success.

https://trendybeatz.com/images/blog/Asake-and-Olamide-picture.jpg

But success has a way of complicating relationships. The signs were clear when Lungu Boy, his third project, dropped in 2024. Olamide’s fingerprints were noticeably absent—no guest verses, no songwriting credits. The project felt disconnected, starkly contrasting the laser-focused cohesion of Mr. Money With The Vibe and Work of Art. And when reports emerged that Olamide had offered an improved deal, only for Asake to decline and choose independence, the rupture felt complete.

Is It Time to Fly Solo?

From a legal standpoint, Asake has every right to leave YBNL if his contract has expired. It's a business arrangement with a beginning and an end. But morality? That’s where things get murkier. YBNL gambled on Asake, poured resources into his career, and turned him into a global brand. For Asake to exit now, just as the label is poised to recoup its investments and enjoy the fruits of their labor, feels rather ungrateful.

https://trendybeatz.com/images/blog/Asake-and-Olamide-Picture2.jpg

The Double Standards of Success

It’s hard to ignore the hypocrisy that often surrounds conversations like this. If Asake’s career had faltered, no one would bat an eye at his decision to leave YBNL. The narrative would likely shift to how YBNL didn’t do enough to support him. Success, however, changes the stakes. Now, his departure is framed as betrayal, a refusal to honour the loyalty that brought him to the top. This isn’t unique to Asake. Wizkid’s departure from EME, Burna Boy leaving Aristokrat Records, and even Davido setting up his own DMW after a brief stint with HKN—these stories all follow a similar arc. For Asake, the perception is different. He’s barely two years into his reign, and the decision to leave feels premature to some, calculated to others.

A Gamble on Independence

Going independent is not for the faint-hearted. It requires a robust team, deep pockets, and a strategy that extends beyond the next hit single. Yes, Asake now has the visibility and financial muscle to chart his own course, but he also risks losing the structure and guidance that YBNL provided.

Will he thrive as an independent artiste, or will he stumble under the weight of expectations? Only time will tell. What’s clear is that he’ll have to contend with a more cutthroat music business, where the stakes are higher, and the safety nets are fewer.

What remains is the question: Will this be remembered as a savvy career move or a cautionary tale? Asake has the talent and momentum to make it work. But as history has shown, not all artistes who leave their labels at the height of their fame manage to sustain that success.
For now, all eyes are on Asake. The road ahead will determine whether his decision to leave YBNL was a gamble worth taking or a misstep in an otherwise spectacular career. And for YBNL, it’s back to the drawing board—because in the end, the music business waits for no one.

Source: TrendyBeatz

Wrong move. Him don see small money now and e don enter him head.

fortunez1:
It's like it's more than just what the fans feel or know because Asake should have reasoned about all former label mates who left and are still struggling to hold on but yet still chose to leave. Sumtin fit dey sub down there and dudes are tired and just want that FREEDOM.

Its mostly greed, most of the Contracts will have the record label taking the larger share in the first signing maybe 60:40 because the artists isn't bringing im anything , no money no fame no musical presence onky the record label does all but consequent renewal afte the artist becomes successful will see him taking more share say 70:30 , at this point the artist now calculates his royalties and what goes to the label leading to the interest to own everything which then breaks up the partnership.

There are other times the label refuses to recognize the fame of their signee ro renegotiate but rather see it as an entitlement to reap where they have sowed without considering the interest of the artist that brings im the money.

Dem really do fireboi strong thing for that label

Intergrity28:
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airsaylongcome:
He asked the right question though. How did he "cajole" the Catholic church. As far as I know, to cajole means to persuade/urge/nudge someone to do something in an insincere or deceptive way. So how did he cajole the Catholic church?

he should do same about Islam and know if he remain same .stop being an hypocrite

I personally think he left too early . He could have negotiated a good contract and stayed for another stint at YBNL then leave . Singing and management are two different paths . I hope he maintains his success

EntPublisher001:
TrendyBeatz analyzes Asake's exit of YBNL!

When whispers about Asake's departure from YBNL began circulating in December, it felt inevitable. The label that turned the young upcoming artiste from the streets of Lagos into a global Afrobeats phenomenon in just two years might be losing its prized asset. Born Ololade Ahmed, Asake had spent a decade as an underground hustler—dabbling in dance, churning out music, and barely moving the needle. His fortunes changed in 2022, thanks to an introduction facilitated by his friend, Yhemo Lee, to the godfather of Nigerian street-pop, Olamide.

Olamide didn’t just sign Asake; he threw the entire weight of YBNL behind him. From co-signs on tracks like Omo Ope to roping in Burna Boy for Sungba (Remix), Olamide went all in. The visionary business partnership between YBNL and Empire ensured Asake's music reached farther shores, making him a staple in UK and US Afrobeats circuits. Add TG Omori’s cinematic visuals—eight in total—and you have the makings of an unstoppable cultural force. Asake’s journey seemed like a perfectly executed blueprint for success.

https://trendybeatz.com/images/blog/Asake-and-Olamide-picture.jpg

But success has a way of complicating relationships. The signs were clear when Lungu Boy, his third project, dropped in 2024. Olamide’s fingerprints were noticeably absent—no guest verses, no songwriting credits. The project felt disconnected, starkly contrasting the laser-focused cohesion of Mr. Money With The Vibe and Work of Art. And when reports emerged that Olamide had offered an improved deal, only for Asake to decline and choose independence, the rupture felt complete.

Is It Time to Fly Solo?

From a legal standpoint, Asake has every right to leave YBNL if his contract has expired. It's a business arrangement with a beginning and an end. But morality? That’s where things get murkier. YBNL gambled on Asake, poured resources into his career, and turned him into a global brand. For Asake to exit now, just as the label is poised to recoup its investments and enjoy the fruits of their labor, feels rather ungrateful.

https://trendybeatz.com/images/blog/Asake-and-Olamide-Picture2.jpg

The Double Standards of Success

It’s hard to ignore the hypocrisy that often surrounds conversations like this. If Asake’s career had faltered, no one would bat an eye at his decision to leave YBNL. The narrative would likely shift to how YBNL didn’t do enough to support him. Success, however, changes the stakes. Now, his departure is framed as betrayal, a refusal to honour the loyalty that brought him to the top. This isn’t unique to Asake. Wizkid’s departure from EME, Burna Boy leaving Aristokrat Records, and even Davido setting up his own DMW after a brief stint with HKN—these stories all follow a similar arc. For Asake, the perception is different. He’s barely two years into his reign, and the decision to leave feels premature to some, calculated to others.

A Gamble on Independence

Going independent is not for the faint-hearted. It requires a robust team, deep pockets, and a strategy that extends beyond the next hit single. Yes, Asake now has the visibility and financial muscle to chart his own course, but he also risks losing the structure and guidance that YBNL provided.

Will he thrive as an independent artiste, or will he stumble under the weight of expectations? Only time will tell. What’s clear is that he’ll have to contend with a more cutthroat music business, where the stakes are higher, and the safety nets are fewer.

What remains is the question: Will this be remembered as a savvy career move or a cautionary tale? Asake has the talent and momentum to make it work. But as history has shown, not all artistes who leave their labels at the height of their fame manage to sustain that success.
For now, all eyes are on Asake. The road ahead will determine whether his decision to leave YBNL was a gamble worth taking or a misstep in an otherwise spectacular career. And for YBNL, it’s back to the drawing board—because in the end, the music business waits for no one.

Source: TrendyBeatz

Sorry.

Too one-sided to be really objective.

Obviously a commissioned piece.

You write well, though.

Everyone yearn for freedom.

Rubbish. Rubbish. Rubbish.

There is nothing like Morality in Biz. If U feel its time to move on.. MOVE
Dont be blackmailee by rubbish like this. His contract ended and he moved. Is he the 1st? Will he be the last? Must artists wait till they are released?
Olamide released Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold and some others after milking them. So if he has right to release artists, why cant artistes also have right to leave.
Rema left Marvins on his own.. Marvins released Korede Bello and Reekado Banks.
What comes around, goes around.

Same Olamide did the same to ID Cabasa in the past. He dumped Cabasa after Cabasa invested so much in him. He even did it in a dramatic embarrassing way.

So whats the noise for?