Asake Faces Backlash For Allegedly Breaking Traffic Law: “Is this How You Drive in California?”
- A viral video captured singer Asake allegedly driving his luxury Maybach against traffic in Lagos
- Netizens blast the singer, questioning why he would flout laws in his home country that he would strictly obey in the US
- The incident came at a critical time, as thousands of fans prepared to head to the Eko Convention Centre
- A social commentator, Sam Dede, calls for the prosecution of Asake for breaking traffic laws in Lagos
Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, professionally known as Asake, has been criticised following the circulation of a video that appears to show him flouting traffic rules in Lagos.
The short clip, which surfaced on social media in the early hours of Wednesday, December 24, shows a luxury car allegedly driven by the “Remember” hitmaker moving against traffic on a one-way road.
The incident was said to have occurred around 3 a.m., just hours before Asake’s highly anticipated concert scheduled for today, December 24, 2025, at the Eko Convention Centre.
Source: Instagram
In the footage, voices of young Lagos residents could be heard shouting as the car passed through the restricted route. Some appeared excited, calling out Asake’s name after seemingly recognising his Maybach, despite the late hour.
Many Nigerians are questioning why a celebrity of the singer's status would allegedly ignore traffic laws.
While the singer has yet to respond publicly, the timing of the incident has added to the tension surrounding the discussion.
The backlash comes shortly after Asake returned to Nigeria from California, United States, where he is currently based.
His arrival had earlier been celebrated online, especially after he made a notable appearance at his alma mater, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
The singer also paid a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, a move many fans praised as a sign of humility and respect for tradition.
Watch the video here:
Askae faces heat for driving against traffic
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of social media users below
@lamardgoat stated:
"Them no dea disrespect LA traffic but you can proudly post Lasgidi own. Yet na Haruna wea dea complain about terrorism dea give Nigeria bad image for international grounds"
@txlvni wrote:
"He can't try this in his precious America btw. Also, look at what the youths are doing at this time of the day, running after cars ... ngmi"
@Sam1surest_ commented:
"This fool just got back from the US. How many times did he drive on the wrong lane?"
@btunddej wrote:
"We love Asake, sure, but driving against traffic? That's a uniquely Nigerian embarrassment. Very distasteful. I'm not happy at all. "
@SilvaUdofa stated:
"Our politicians, celebrities and politicians are the most useless thing that ever happened to this country, I'm tired they aren't even trying, @asakemusik Onkr I swear"
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Asake should be prosecuted - Dede
A social commentator, Sam Dede, calls for the prosecution of Asake for breaking traffic laws in Lagos.
He stated:
"Celebrity status should never confer immunity from the law, especially in a city where traffic indiscipline costs lives daily. If the video is verified and the offence established, Asake should face the same sanctions any Lagos motorist would. Accountability, not adulation, is what truly sets responsible role models apart."
Lady dies at Asake Kenya concert
Legit.ng earlier reported that a lady known as Lojare has reportedly died in Kenya while attending Nigerian singer Ahmed Alolade Asake's concert.
The Lonely at the Top crooner held a concert at Nyayo Stadium in Kenya over the weekend.
Although the show was a sold-out event, it allegedly ended in tragedy. According to posts circulating on social media, a stampede occurred at the venue, which led to the lady's death.
Source: Legit.ng
