Yes, Asake has indeed addressed the trending news regarding his father’s accusations of abandonment. In a freestyle video released on March 14, 2025, the Nigerian singer responded to claims made by his father, Fatai Odunsi, who, in a viral video, alleged that Asake had neglected him since suffering a partial stroke in March 2022. Odunsi had publicly appealed for financial assistance from Nigerians, stating that he hadn’t seen Asake since the onset of his illness and that the singer didn’t answer his calls.
In his response, Asake expressed frustration, suggesting that it’s impossible to satisfy everyone no matter how much good one does. He freestyled in a mix of Yoruba and English, saying, “Whatever you do, do it for God. My own father wants to cajole me even though I have always sent him a lot of money. I have struggled for so many years, yet they want to make life hard and exhausting for me.” He implied that he has been financially supportive of his father but feels his efforts are being overlooked or exploited for attention. Asake emphasized that he’ll continue doing good for the sake of God, not to please people.
The situation has sparked mixed reactions online. Some sympathize with Asake, believing his father might be leveraging the singer’s fame, especially given unverified claims that Odunsi abandoned Asake during childhood. Others argue that, regardless of past grievances, Asake should assist his ailing father out of compassion. The debate reflects the complexity of their family dynamic, with no definitive resolution yet, as Asake hasn’t detailed his next steps beyond this musical response.
