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WIZKID NAMES ASAKE AS HIS DREAM WEDDING PERFORMER, DECLARES ‘REMEMBER’ HIS ALL-TIME FAVOURITE IN HEARTWARMING RADIO MOMENT
In a heartfelt and star-studded moment on Apple Music Radio, Grammy-winning Nigerian icon Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, set the internet buzzing after revealing that he wants Afrobeats sensation Asake to perform at his long-anticipated wedding.
During the exclusive appearance alongside DJ Tunez and Asake, the Starboy boss opened up about the depth of his admiration for the YBNL hitmaker. He disclosed that the breakout hit “Omo Ope” instantly turned him into an Asake devotee from the very first listen, but it is “Remember” that sits permanently at the top of his playlist and he wants it performed live on his special day.
Wizkid, visibly excited as he spoke, said “‘Omo Ope’ made me an Asake fan from the first listen. But my favourite Asake song is ‘Remember’, I think you have to play that one on my wedding day. It is an amazing record.”
He went on to shower Asake with glowing praise, firmly placing him among the greatest voices on the continent and beyond.
According to Wizkid, the ‘Lonely At The Top’ superstar isn’t just talented, he is a rare gift to African music.
In his words, “You [Asake] are amazing, you have one of the most special voices from home [Africa] and in the world. I have told you that like a million times and I am saying it again on radio. You are a blessing to African music.”
Wizkid’s declaration added fuel to ongoing conversations surrounding his rumored wedding plans. The global superstar currently in a romantic relationship with his third baby mama and manager, Jada P shares three children with her: two boys and a girl. Over the years, he has teased fans with hints about tying the knot, keeping the public guessing about when the long-anticipated celebration will finally happen.
With this new revelation, fans are now even more eager, imagining a magical wedding soundtrack led by Asake himself, performing the song that has captured Wizkid’s heart the most: “Remember.”