Nigerian rapper and Chocolate City artiste, Emeka Akumefule, widely known as Blaqbonez, has opened up about the significant contribution made by his colleague and superstar singer, Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake, to his flourishing music career.
During a recent chat with Reality star, Kimoprah on Hip TV's program, Trending, BlaqBonez revealed that Asake played a crucial role in his early days in the studio, providing valuable assistance with background vocals even before achieving stardom.
BlaqBonez reminisced about his long-standing friendship with talented artists like Fireboy, Asake, Superboi Cheque, Yhemolee, and Zamorra, which goes back to their time at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Osun State.
Speaking about Asake's vocal prowess, BlaqBonez highlighted that his friend had a deep understanding of the nuances of singing, even back then, and he often sought Asake's help to refine his own vocal delivery. Asake's proficiency in backups and vocal arrangements had a significant influence on BlaqBonez's musical journey, contributing to the artist's growth and development.
With unwavering support from friends like Asake, Superboi Cheque, Yhemolee, Zamorra, and Fireboy, BlaqBonez honed his craft and evolved as an artist, culminating in the accomplished musician he is today. Each phase of BlaqBonez's artistic development played a role in shaping the unique artist that he has become, and he expressed his gratitude for the contributions made by his friends.
