Asake Unfazed by Grammy Loss, Hints at New Album Release

Asake has experienced a rapid ascent, propelling him from relative obscurity to becoming one of Africa’s most prominent music stars since breaking into the mainstream in 2022.

In a recent feature with GQ Magazine, Asake discussed his recent nomination for Best African Music Performance at the 66th Grammy Awards, where he was ultimately defeated by South African star Tyla.

According to Asake, who was nominated alongside Olamide for their hit song ‘Amapiano’, not winning the Grammy despite being considered one of the favorites didn’t bother him. Asake didn’t see it as a loss because he fully appreciated the significance of being nominated.

“It’s not a loss for me. I might just get more next year. But in my head, I was not even taking it too seriously. I appreciate the fact that they nominated me—I won’t lie, that’s a lot to me. Even, I didn’t see that coming this soon. I’m relaxed about it. Maybe because I know there will be a day that win will come,” he tells GQ’s Frazier Tharpe.

“You have to understand: I got there in two years, but I’ve been working for years. People are counting the days you’re successful. They don’t count the days you’ve been working toward it. Nobody gives a fuck about that,” he added.