The 2025 Grammy Awards marked a significant milestone in Asake’s career, as he received his first-ever Grammy nomination. This achievement is a testament to his hard work and dedication to his craft. However, Asake’s moment in the spotlight was briefly marred by ridicule, as some viewers laughed at his accent during an interview with Billboard at the Grammys.
During his interview, Asake declared, “I’m in my military era.” Not everyone was impressed by Asake’s words, as some viewers took to social media to mock his accent.
Asake’s Ascent and Accent
Asake’s fans quickly came to his defense, pointing out the hypocrisy of those who laughed at him. One even tweeted “Laughing at Asake cos you feel he can’t speak English is too funny man. Yeah, probably wasn’t exposed to the quality of education you were exposed to, wasn’t privileged, but he’s the stuff of dreams man. Look at where he’s standing today. Symbol of hope, simple as.”
Asake’s fans have chosen to focus on his Grammy nomination instead of judging him based on his background or accent. Asake’s rise to fame is a testament to his talent and perseverance, and he should be celebrated for his achievements, rather than ridiculed for his accent.
Portable also released a diss track aimed at Asake. The track, titled “Your Papa No Be Army,” is a response to Asake’s quote that he is in his military era.
In response to the ridicule, Asake released a 1-minute snippet of his new song, “Military.” In the snippet, Asake gives a shout-out to Olamide Baddo, who has been a source of inspiration and support for him. Asake also addresses his critics, stating that “English is not sweet in my mouth.” This line is a clever response to those who mocked his accent, as it shows that Asake is confident in his abilities and unapologetic about his background.
Asake also boasts about his wealth and success in the snippet, stating that he is the “richest among his peers.” This claim is likely to spark some debate, but it’s clear that Asake is focused on his music and his business, and he’s not letting anyone bring him down.
Throughout the snippet, Asake’s confidence and determination shine through. He’s not interested in engaging with haters or responding to criticism; instead, he’s focused on making music and making money. As he raps, “You will only keep chasing me, talking your shit can land you in trouble.”
The snippet ends with Asake declaring that his achievement is global. He also states that he can drop an album at any time, so I guess we should be on the lookout for that.
Asake’s first Grammy nomination is a significant achievement, and it’s clear that he’s not going to let anyone bring him down. With his confidence, talent, and determination, Asake is poised to take the music world by storm.
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