Nigerian music sensation Asake’s family dynamics have become the subject of public discourse following recent allegations about his parentage and childhood. The award-winning artist’s stepfather has now stepped forward to address swirling rumors regarding his role in the separation of Asake’s biological parents.
For weeks, social media has been abuzz with claims that the stepfather, a reported Fuji legend, may have been responsible for breaking up Asake’s parents’ marriage, supposedly leading to the strained relationship between the “Lonely At The Top” hitmaker and his biological father. These allegations have painted a complex picture of the artist’s upbringing, with conflicting narratives about his father’s presence during his formative years.
According to a report by PM News Nigeria, Asake’s stepfather, identified as Alani, has categorically denied interfering in the relationship between Asake’s parents. Breaking his silence on the matter, he provided clarification on how he came into the singer’s life, emphasizing that he entered the picture only after the marriage had already ended.
“I met Fali as a single mother; she was already separated from her husband, whom I didn’t know at the time,” Alani explained in his statement. We got along, and she moved in with me along with her son, Ahmed (Asake). I trained the boy.
The stepfather’s account suggests he took on parental responsibilities for young Asake, whose birth name is Ahmed, following his relationship with Fali. His statement attempts to dispel rumors that he had any role in separating the singer’s parents, stressing that their relationship had concluded before his involvement.
Perhaps most interestingly, Alani recounted a later encounter with Asake’s biological father, Malo, which paints a picture of surprising cordiality between the two men. I eventually met her ex-husband, Malo, who was working at a council in Lagos Island. The day he saw me there, he even told his colleagues to thank me for taking good care of his son, Ahmed,” he revealed.
This encounter, if accurate, suggests some level of acknowledgment and perhaps gratitude from Asake’s biological father toward the man who helped raise his son. Alani further emphasized his limited role in the family’s early dynamics, stating, “For the record, I did not take Fali from her first husband, and I was neither present at nor played at Asake’s naming ceremony.
The revelation has sparked varied reactions across social media platforms, with many Nigerians questioning the veracity of the stepfather’s claims or expressing skepticism about the apparent amicability between the two father figures in Asake’s life.
One social media user with the handle @ebo_baba commented: “He told his colleague to thank you for taking care of his SON! 
that story no clear sir.” This sentiment was echoed by several others who found the account difficult to reconcile with the reported estrangement between Asake and his biological father.
Another user, @paulexlibra, offered a more reflective take: “The man don’t even know that his son will be bigger one day lol. In this life make sure you do the right thing as a father or generally make sure you don’t run from the truth or one day you will face the reality.
The public discourse surrounding Asake’s family situation highlights the often uncomfortable intersection between celebrity status and personal privacy. As the singer’s star has risen dramatically in Nigeria’s competitive music industry over the past few years, aspects of his personal life have increasingly become subject to public scrutiny and speculation.
Asake, known for hits like “Sungba,” “Terminator,” and “Mr Money,” has largely maintained privacy regarding his family background throughout his meteoric rise to fame. The artist, signed to Olamide’s YBNL Nation record label, has focused his public persona on his music rather than his personal history, making these recent family revelations particularly noteworthy to fans eager to understand more about their favorite performer’s background.
Some social media users have questioned the relevance of these family matters to Asake’s career and artistic contributions. User @ope_alpha expressed frustration with the focus on the singer’s family drama: “Wetin concern person with this story now! Country dey spoil una dey talk about person wey take each other’s partners! Radarada sha.”
Others have used the situation to reflect on broader relationship dynamics, with @pretty_som__ commenting: “No man or woman can be taken, they go where they are respected and given peace
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Meanwhile, some Nigerians have questioned how these private family matters became public knowledge in the first place. User @kofoworola_mi1 lamented: “Who be the Werey wey first bring family matter come social media 
we never rest since .
The controversy highlights the challenges faced by public figures in maintaining boundaries between their professional and personal lives. For artists like Asake, whose rise to prominence has been based primarily on musical talent rather than personal brand or controversy, such family revelations represent an unusual incursion of private matters into the public sphere.
Industry observers note that while many Nigerian artists actively incorporate elements of their personal narratives into their public personas, Asake has generally kept his family background separate from his artistic identity. This approach has allowed him to develop a distinctive musical style that blends elements of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and traditional Yoruba influences without the distraction of personal narratives.
As the discussion continues across social media platforms, the broader implications for artists’ privacy and the public’s right to know about celebrities’ personal histories remain contentious topics. For now, Asake’s stepfather’s statement represents one perspective in what appears to be a complex family narrative that has unexpectedly become part of Nigeria’s entertainment discourse.
