Asake Reconciles with Father, Daughter and Baby Mama

*  providing a new home, while also rebuilding ties with his daughter Zeenat and her mother through public appearances.

*  By early January 2026, a viral photo confirmed family harmony, earning widespread praise for taking responsibility and highlighting forgiveness and family unity in the face of celebrity pressures.

Popular Nigerian Afrobeat artist Ahmed Ololade, widely known by his stage name Asake, has publicly mended long-strained relationships with key members of his family, marking a significant and emotional turning point in his personal life.

The reconciliations involve his father, Fatai Odunsi a stroke survivor who had previously spoken out about feeling neglected his young daughter Zeenat, and her mother Adijat, Asake’s former partner and baby mama.

This development represents a major shift after months of intense online criticism and viral accusations of abandonment that dominated social media throughout much of 2025. A viral photograph of Asake and his father together in a calm, relaxed setting surfaced online around January 8, 2026, serving as a powerful visual confirmation of restored harmony and sparking widespread positive reactions from fans, celebrities, and the general public alike.

The family tensions first gained public attention earlier in 2025 when Adijat came forward with serious allegations against the singer. She claimed that Asake had neglected both her and their daughter for several years following his meteoric rise to fame in the music industry. 

Adijat alleged that she had provided crucial financial support during Asake’s struggling days, including funding aspects of his university education at Obafemi Awolowo University through proceeds from her own thrift business. She described how she stood by him when he had little, only to face what she perceived as abandonment once his career exploded with hits like 'Mr Money With The Vibe' and subsequent chart-topping releases. These claims painted a picture of a man who, in the eyes of many critics, had prioritized newfound wealth and stardom over the people who had helped him along the way.

The controversy escalated further in March 2025 when Asake’s father, Fatai Odunsi, publicly accused his son of neglect during a particularly vulnerable period. Odunsi, who had suffered a partial stroke that left him with mobility challenges and ongoing medical needs, appeared in a viral video pleading for assistance.

He stated that he had not seen Asake since early 2022, around the time his health began to decline, and highlighted a lack of financial or emotional support despite the singer’s growing success and resources.

Netizens, including some prominent celebrities and influencers, weighed in heavily, accusing the artist of failing to fulfill basic family responsibilities. 

The backlash intensified calls for Asake to address the issues directly, with hashtags and threads trending for days as the story dominated Nigerian entertainment discourse.

In the face of mounting public pressure, Asake began taking concrete steps toward reconciliation. 

Reports indicate that he reached out to his father, committing to cover Odunsi’s ongoing medical expenses and even pledging to provide him with a new home to ensure better care, comfort, and financial security in the long term. These promises were seen as meaningful gestures, especially given Odunsi’s health condition, and they helped de-escalate some of the tension surrounding the father-son dynamic. 

Efforts to reconnect with his daughter Zeenat and her mother Adijat followed a similar trajectory. Earlier moments of public reunion had already hinted at progress, such as Asake being spotted with Adijat and Zeenat at events like the Flytime Music Festival in March 2025, where the family appeared together in a heartwarming display that many fans interpreted as an olive branch.

The reconciliations have been met with largely supportive and celebratory responses from the Nigerian public and Asake’s fanbase. Many have praised the singer for owning up to his responsibilities, taking accountability, and working actively to rebuild broken bonds. 

Asake and his management team have not released an official detailed statement addressing every aspect of the saga, the visible signs of harmony through shared images, reports of fulfilled promises, and the absence of further negative accusations suggest a genuine, heartfelt effort to heal old wounds and prioritize family well-being moving forward.

Asake’s story illustrates how quickly public perception can shift from admiration for talent to criticism over perceived moral failings, and how social media accountability can push even high-profile figures toward personal growth and responsibility. In a culture that places immense value on family ties, forgiveness, and communal support, his journey from controversy to reconciliation serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of humility, communication, and making amends when relationships falter. It also highlights the human side of stardom celebrities are not immune to family struggles, and resolving them publicly can inspire others facing similar issues to seek healing rather than avoidance.