Why I changed my look – Asake opens up

Ahmed Ololade, better known as Asake has finally opened up about his recent transformation, which  sparked an outrage some couple of weeks ago.

TheNewsGuru recalls that the Nigerian singer and rapper, caused fans to express concern over his new look following the Afrobeat sensation’s drastically hairstyle change, and face tattoos.

However, speaking in an interview on the red carpet of the 2025 Grammy Awards, Asake said his desire for comfort and self-expression is responsible for his transformation.

The singer said he is all about feeling comfortable in his skin. He added that his current look is a personal choice that might change at any time

“This is how I feel now. I love to feel comfortable in my look, do things that I feel are good for me,” he said.

“This is not about anybody. This is how I feel now. I might wake up tomorrow and you will not see any tattoos on my face.”

He also said he feels “blessed and honoured” to be nominated for the 2025 Grammy Awards.

“I feel blessed. Because I know there are so many people who want it but for me to be part of the ones that were chosen. I feel blessed and I’m honoured,” he added.