Afrobeats sensation Asake finds himself at the center of controversy after allegedly damaging a fan’s iPhone 16 Pro Max during a nightclub encounter. The incident, which occurred on September 29, 2024, has ignited a fierce debate on social media about celebrity behavior, fan etiquette, and the pressures of fame in the digital age.
It was a typical Friday night at Lagos’ exclusive Quilox nightclub when Adeoti, a die-hard Asake fan, spotted his idol leaving the venue. What happened next would soon become the talk of Nigerian social media.
“I just wanted a picture with him,” Adeoti recalled, his voice still trembling with emotion. “I never imagined it would end like this.”
According to eyewitnesses, Adeoti approached Asake with his iPhone 16 Pro Max outstretched, hoping to capture a selfie with the star. What happened next was captured on video and quickly went viral.
The footage, which Adeoti posted to his TikTok account, shows a visibly agitated Asake pushing the phone away. In a moment that has been replayed thousands of times across social media platforms, the device falls to the ground, and Asake appears to step on it before his security team whisks him away.
“@asakemusic You broke my iPhone 16 pro Max,” Adeoti wrote in his TikTok caption. It’s not because they pissed off inside the nightclub that you are going to react like that towards a fan. Anyway, I still love you.”
The video quickly amassed millions of views, with fans and critics alike weighing in on the incident.
As news of the incident spread, social media platforms exploded with reactions. Many fans expressed shock and disappointment at Asake’s alleged behavior.
Instagram user @LagosHustler commented, “A gutter behaviour. Person u suppose deck bro to bro,” expressing the sentiment of many who felt Asake’s actions were unacceptable.
Others, like Twitter user @NaijaRising, raised questions about deeper societal issues: “Would he do that if that fan was a white boy? No! Black man and power show on their fellow blacks is never ending.
This incident highlights the complex dynamics of fame in the digital age. Fans feel entitled to access their idols 24/7, while celebrities struggle to maintain boundaries. It’s a recipe for conflict.”
Asake’s journey from struggling artist to Afrobeats superstar has been well-documented, a fact not lost on many commentators.
People forget easily where they’re coming from,” noted popular radio host Femi Adebayo. “I’m sure Asake at one point in his life wanted to take pictures with celebrities too. How do you treat a fellow human being like that? Kai!!!”
Perhaps the most surprising element of this story is Adeoti’s continued devotion to Asake, despite the alleged incident.
“Anyway, I still love you,” Adeoti wrote in his viral post, a sentiment that has divided opinion even further.
Some praised Adeoti’s forgiving nature, while others criticized what they saw as blind devotion.
As of press time, Asake and his management team have yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. This silence has only fueled further speculation and debate.
As Nigeria’s entertainment industry continues to gain global recognition, incidents like this serve as a reminder of the growing pains that come with increased fame and scrutiny.
The Asake iPhone incident, as it’s come to be known, may well prove to be a watershed moment in how Nigerian celebrities and their fans interact. It has sparked important conversations about boundaries, respect, and the responsibilities that come with fame.
While the immediate focus remains on Asake and Adeoti, the ripple effects of this incident are likely to be felt across the industry for some time to come. As fans eagerly await Asake’s response, one thing is clear: the relationship between stars and their admirers in Nigeria’s vibrant entertainment scene may never be quite the same again.
