Asake Under Fire for Allegedly Abandoning Paralysed Father, Fatai Odunsi (Malo)
Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has found himself at the center of controversy following reports that his alleged father, Fatai Odunsi, aka Malo, has been left paralysed after suffering a stroke. According to social media reports, Malo is now seeking public financial assistance to cover his medical expenses, leading to accusations that the music star has abandoned his ailing father despite his success.
Social Media Uproar Over Asake’s Alleged Neglect
The news gained traction after photos and videos of Malo surfaced online, showing him in distressing conditions. This led to heated debates, with many criticising Asake for not taking care of his father. However, conflicting narratives soon emerged about Malo’s role in Asake’s life.
Some sources alleged that Malo was a supportive father who raised Asake singlehandedly after his mother left when he was just three years old. Others countered this claim, stating that the singer had been abandoned by his father and only had a strong relationship with his mother, whose name he adopted as his stage name.
A Facebook user, Segun Ben-Ajayi, shut down allegations that Malo was a deadbeat father, insisting that he played a crucial role in Asake’s upbringing. “Malo was never an absentee father. He raised Asake alone when his mother left. Now, ironically, the singer enjoys his success with the very person who abandoned him,” Ben-Ajayi wrote.
Asake Celebrates Mother’s Birthday Amid Backlash
Despite the controversy, Asake recently took to social media to celebrate his mother’s birthday on March 5, 2025. The singer, who adopted his mother’s name, Asake, as his stage name, shared heartfelt posts to mark her special day.
With the growing backlash, it remains to be seen whether Asake will address the situation publicly or extend assistance to his father. The debate continues on whether children are obligated to care for parents who may not have been present in their lives.
