The family of Afrobeats star Asake has responded to the controversy surrounding the singer and a man, Fatai Odunsi, who claims to be his father.
Odunsi recently appeared in a viral video appealing for financial assistance, stating that he has been battling a stroke since 2022 and that Asake has allegedly ignored him despite his worsening condition.
Reacting to the allegations, Asake shared a cryptic yet emotional message on TikTok, singing in Yoruba:
“You can’t please everyone, you can’t please the world. But anything you are doing, just do it for God. My own father wants to cajole me, and I have sent so much money to him. I have struggled for so many years, but they want to make life tire me.”
Amid the backlash, Asake’s family has now spoken out, not only addressing the claims about his father but also accusing him of neglecting his alleged daughter, Zeenat, and her mother.
A woman featured in a video made a direct appeal to Asake, urging him to take responsibility for his father’s welfare. She suggested that if he is unwilling to support him directly, he should buy a property in Isale Eko, where rental income could sustain him.
“Even if Nigerians donate ₦10bn to this man, just ₦1m from Asake would make him happier. Please take care of your father. If you don’t want to support him directly, buy him a house in Isale Eko where he can earn rent to survive,” she said.
Regarding the paternity of 11-year-old Zeenat, the woman added that the child’s mother is open to a DNA test to confirm if Asake is truly her father.
The controversy has sparked mixed reactions from fans, with some condemning Asake while others argue against public interference in family matters.