X user, Solomon_Buchi, who voiced his concerns on his X handle on Thursday wrote, “Asake keeps disrespecting the Christian faith in his music videos. Dramatising the eucharist, robed up in priestly regalia for a music video that has no connection with Christianity is disrespectful.
Nigerian Supreme Council for Ecclesiastical Affairs
(NSCEA) condemns Asake’s recently released music, titled, “Only Me”, instructs Christians to stay off ASAKE’s music from now onwards.
This is not the first time Ahmed Ololade known as Asake is singing to demonize Christian faith and demonstrating about Christianity derogatorily. We all know that he is a Muslim by his name. This was same with his music titled “Bandana video” where he seriously mocked Christianity.
“Asake, would have to take down this video as a matter of urgency and apologize immediately to the Christian community or face the music as the matter would be charged to court,” insists Bishop Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, the Secretary General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Ecclesiastical Affairs,” stating that’s the decision of the Supreme Council.
We know the way this runs on the propaganda street and
Asake did what he did to earn trending and gain mileage on the social media on the platform of Christianity and the reactions are already fulfilling his objectives, but life is not as simple as that, he needs be told.
“Christians have criticised Afrobeat sensation, Ahmed Ololade, known as Asake, for his latest music video titled “Only Me,” alleging disrespect towards Christianity.
In the video, directed by TG Omori and which has gained over 150,000 views within five hours of release, Asake is seen dressed in priestly attire, and this is sparking controversy among viewers.
X user, Solomon_Buchi, who voiced his concerns on his X handle on Thursday wrote, “Asake keeps disrespecting the Christian faith in his music videos. Dramatising the eucharist, robed up in priestly regalia for a music video that has no connection with Christianity is disrespectful.
“In his Bandana video, he depicts black goats trooping into the church with cloven tongues of fire above weird men. Asake, I think, is a Muslim. Why doesn’t he go above and beyond to embarrass his Muslim faith in the same way?
“Why do Christians even listen to these musicians who bluntly disrespect Christianity?” he commented.
BG_Liberty wrote “This video 2/10, who directed this? Who accepted the idea? What a disrespect to Christianity! I wish you could try this with your own religion, Islam.”
Another X user, @AniBae94, wrote: “After using more than 50 goats to shoot a worldly music video in church, Asake is at it again, dressed as a priest and holding the communion in an ungodly manner, disrespecting Christianity. I’m so vexed right now.
I think “Unity and oneness it lacking in the Christian-dom. Imagine something as degrading and abusive to your faith. It’s a shame and that’s why the divide amongst us will only grow wider. We can’t even speak as one voice.”
Aliuhammeed2 wrote, “When you are tolerant of anything, you stand for nothing, if you talk dem go say you too dey religious. Dis is what happens to religion anywhere in the world when liberalism starts eating up citizens or leaders and adherents of a faith can’t stand up for it but are tolerant with no red lines”
X user AbjaySeries wrote, “My problem is that Christians would still listen to his songs. Someone is mocking your faith and you’re still forming “fan” Handfan?”
We would recall that a singer, Olamilekan Taiwo, known as Logos Olori, who is signed to Afrobeat David Adeleke’s record label, Davido Music Worldwide faced backlash from Muslims over his music video “Jaye Lo,” released in July 2023, featuring scenes near a mosque and incorporating Islamic phrases, prompting criticism from some fans for perceived insensitivity.
The 45-second video showcased several men dressed in white Jalabias and caps dancing in front of a mosque. Additionally, Olori was depicted sitting on a speaker mounted on the building’s roof.
This portrayal, coupled with the singer uttering the phrase “Alhamdulillah” (prase be to God), received criticism from some fans, particularly Muslims, who found it disrespectful and condemned the video.
Another writer, wrote,
“This Is Mockery To Christianity” — Asake Under Fire Over ‘only Me’ Video by OnlineNewsPlus: 6:12pm On Feb 29 Nigerian singer.”
“Asake, has provoked outrage on social media over his recently released video for his hit single, ‘Only Me’.
The music video which was directed by TG Omori, had Asake clad in priestly regalia while giving out communion in a place decorated like a church.
His video vixens were also dressed up like mass servers (the people who assist the priests in the church).
The video has been condemned on social media, how could Asake who is a Muslim, always been accused of “continually disrespecting the Christian faith.”
Another commentator wrote, “Our God is strong and mighty to defend His holiness and punish those that profane His most holy elements. Nebuchadnezzar was an example. Let God arise and judge this wickedness. Madness must have a limit. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal. If there is remorse and repentance, He can show mercy too. The option is open and simple. No try God ooo.”
“Certainly, Asake has gone nuts, and would have to be called to order as a matter of emergency, added Prof. Adesanya-Davies.
Prof. Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies
Secretary General,
Nigerian Supreme Council for Ecclesiastical Affairs (NSCEA).