Afrobeats sensation Asake has opened up about the defining challenges he faced in 2020, describing the year as a humbling experience that ultimately shaped his rise to stardom.
Speaking in a recent interview with Korty EO, the singer recounted how a period of personal loss and uncertainty became a turning point in his career.
According to Asake, 2020 was marked by a painful experience that felt like losing something promising, only for a new opportunity to emerge unexpectedly.
“2020 was a serious year. Life humbled me so much,” he said. “You know when God puts something sweet in your mouth and removes it? That was what happened. At that time, I didn’t realise God was building me.”
He explained that the difficult phase eventually led to the creation of his breakout line, “Me I no dey cap, me I no dey form,” which helped launch his music career into the spotlight.
Reflecting further, the singer noted that he did not immediately understand the purpose behind his struggles, but now sees them as part of a larger journey that prepared him for success.
Asake also spoke about his long-standing ambition to expand beyond Nigeria, revealing that he had always envisioned building a life and career in the United States, particularly in Los Angeles.
“Before I travelled, Los Angeles was a place I liked,” he said. “Even when I was with my friends, I told them I was going to leave this country and go to California.”
Upon eventually making the move, he embraced the opportunity without hesitation, driven by a clear vision of living out his dreams on a global stage.
“When I got to California, I was just like, ‘I will be here. Let me just live my dream,’” he added.
His reflections highlight the resilience behind his success story, offering insight into the challenges that shaped one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising music stars.
