The ₦300,000 ticket price for Nigerian musician Ahmed Ololade, better known by his stage name Asake,’s homecoming show in Lagos has drawn criticism.
It was stated that the price list went online and attracted harsh reactions from fans who said the fee was way beyond what many expected for a local concert.
Social media users expressed dissatisfaction about how difficult it is for regular fans to attend due to the charge.
Promoters stated that VIP packages include additional amenities and that the amount covers production and service costs.
Despite this, detractors said that the organizers are excluding the same audience that supported the musician during his ascent.
In the absence of more reasonably priced options, some fan groups have even hinted at a potential boycott.
See the responses below:
Asake and his group must believe that Nigerians are ATMs, according to Kruz Nation. In this economy, N300,000 for a concert? It demonstrates that the fans who streamed his music into the charts are not rated by them. Disrespectful.
“These organizers have lost touch with reality,” said Lara Flame. Their goal is to exhaust individuals and call it a show. Asake ought to be embarrassed that his homecoming celebration is becoming a parade for the wealthy.
“So Asake is now too big for the people who built him?” asked Dami Ice. Charging N300k like he’s performing in heaven. Then let him perform in front of empty seats. We’re not pleading.
Sparrow X: “It’s funny how Asake talks about the streets in his songs, but the streets can’t afford to see him.” For a standing ticket, N300,000? That’s daylight robbery.”
“It’s obvious that the organizers don’t care about fans,” said Nora Blaze. All they want is rapid cash. Asake’s tolerance of this foolishness indicates that he too enjoys greed. wicked actions.
Jaycee Tope: “This is punishment, not a concert fee. They ought to maintain and carry their display. Asake is becoming the same industry snob he once said he wasn’t.”
Rexy Lomo: “Asake should be clear if he wants only millionaires to attend his concert. This outrageous pricing is an insult to regular Nigerians. They’re squeezing fans dry because they think we have no choice.”
Asake’s concert pricing has previously generated controversy.
Previous performances in Lagos have sparked concerns when premium tables cost millions of dollars and VIP seats were sold at exorbitant prices.
Asake broke out in 2022 with ‘Omo Ope’ and has since created a formidable library, fusing Afrobeats, Amapiano and street-hop.
His songs, which helped solidify his position in the music industry, include “Peace Be Unto You,” “Sungba,” “Terminator,” and “Organize.”
