Nigerian Entertainment News: Fans React To Asake’s Heartfelt Moment With Wizkid At Brooklyn Concert
Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly recognized as Asake, has ignited widespread online buzz after a tender backstage moment with Grammy-winning superstar Wizkid was caught on camera during their joint appearance in the United States
What initially seemed like a casual onstage hug quickly evolved into one of the most trending highlights of the week within the Afrobeats community.
The YBNL frontliner—who has recently endured rounds of social media backlash—served as the main act at the Red Bull Symphonic concert held at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, on November 8, 2025.
The event was a landmark achievement, marking Asake as the first African performer to headline a classical-orchestra showcase in the U.S.
Yet, it was the heartfelt moment after his set that truly captivated observers.
While delivering the orchestral rendition of his hit track “MMS,” fans went wild when Wizkid made a surprise entrance.
With his iconic calm energy, the “Essence” crooner delivered his verse effortlessly, electrifying the atmosphere.
In the middle of the roaring applause, Asake warmly hugged Wizkid and whispered, “You are the best,” creating an emotional highlight that instantly dominated social media.
Since the footage emerged, platforms such as X, Instagram, and TikTok have been overflowing with reactions, debates, and fan interpretations of the touching exchange.
Watch the video here:
Read some comments below:
@ funkie_s:”The best live collaboration video. Wizkid has swag sha”
@queen_of_gold_:”There’s no single time I listen to this track that I don’t feel goosebumps 🥰🥰🥰. The synergy between both of them is magical”
midat_queen:”See as asake dey look am with so much admiration 😍😍 The celebrity of celebrities chaiiii”
jazminescakesnevents:”Biggest bird is who he said he is 🙌🙌❤️❤️❤️ wizzy babanla international,nna anyi wizzy oku 🔥🔥🔥 OG before IG 🙌”
@udogadi______emma:”I wil stop anywhere to watch this video, I can’t get tired of it, cause Omo popsy swag and steeze too much Abi na the voice , the voice is like an angel”
@edensvacation:”30 BG don vex Cutie abi you uploaded the wrong video? Nice though, Nigeria is changing tru tru”
@official_yemmy1:”Na only me hear watin Asake talk at the end of the video he said you are the best”
@chrisruno150:”Wizkid is talented,he sings with so much steeze and grace no shouting just pure talent the guy is so good”
@raychillz10:”The way asake just dey look baba wizzy omo na asake mentor be that gbagbe . Baddi Dey but asake rate wiz pass am with just this clip alone”
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