Adedokun Waliyu 
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Asake has entered a new phase in his career with the release of the highly anticipated single, “Why Love,” under his new independent record label, “Giran Republic.”
There have been speculations that Asake has left YBNL since last year
However, no official statement has been made by the artiste or Olamide’s Record label over the parting or termination of contracts
“Why Love”, track, while upbeat, delves into themes of heartbreak, fame, and personal growth, showcasing his ability to blend emotional storytelling with infectious melodies.
The song captures the struggles of navigating relationships in the spotlight, while still retaining his signature vocal style—an effortless mix of Fuji and Afrobeat—shines through,
The 3-minute track was produced by renowned musical producer Magicsticks who is also known for tracks like DJ Neptune’s, Mr Eazi and Joeboy’s “Nobody”, Young Jonn’s”Aquafina” and Tiwa Savage’s Stamina”
As of Wednesday the video to the “Why Love‘ track has surpassed over 60,000 views on YouTube
Asake made his debut In September 2022, with the album Mr. Money which broke the record for the biggest opening day for an African album on Apple Music at the time.
The album also debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200 charts and was recorded as the highest-charting Nigerian debut album in the history of the chart at the time.
His second album Work Of Art was released in June 2023 also debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200
Asakes third album Lungu Boy (2024) became his third consecutive number-one album in Nigeria
It became the longest-running number one in the Nigerian charts
His accolades include an All Africa Music Award, Two Headies award, and a MOBO Award
