US-Israel vs Iran War: Video Shows How Afrobeats Star Asake Returned to Nigeria From Dubai
- A new video showing the moment Asake arrived at the airport in Lagos recently surfaced online
- The video emerged online after a viral clip showed the Afrobeats star having a nice time in Dubai
- His return to Nigeria comes amid Iran, US, and Israel missile strikes in the Middle East
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ahmed Ololade, better known as Asake, has arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, from Dubai.
Asake shared a video showing the moment he arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport on his Instagram Story on the evening of Saturday, February 28.
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The clip captured the Lonely At The Top Crooner with security and luggage.
His return to Nigeria comes amid Iran's missile strikes on UAE targets following US-Israeli attacks on Tehran earlier today.
The incident ties into escalating Middle East tensions, with Reuters reporting one fatality in Abu Dhabi and widespread flight disruptions, prompting celebrities like Asake to evacuate rapidly.
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FG releases statement on attack in the Middle East
Legit.ng also reported that the Federal Government of Nigeria said it was monitoring the development in the Middle East following the joint military attack against Iran by Israel and the United States in the region.
According to a statement from Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigerians living in Iran and its neighbouring Gulf countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Dubai and others, were to take precautionary measures.
The Nigerian authority urged its citizens in the affected areas to stay alert and distance themselves from the areas that are considered sensitive or strategic, such as government installations and military bases, which could become targets in further conflicts.
The video showing the moment Asake arrived in Nigeria is below:
A video of Asake having a nice time in Dubai:
Reactions trail Asake's return to Nigeria
While many Nigerians expressed relief, others joked about Asake's timely exit from Dubai.
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions, read the comments below:
ollasmiley__ said:
"Even in darkness, even in brightness You're with me and if I loose, you will be there to guild me God nah my protection, love is the connection I am meant to be here, thank God for my position Alhamdulillah!!!"
Theirejourney said:
"omo ope no waste time. Make mr money no go turn asun."
minospeed007 said:
"Asake dey fear Iranian missiles. Man quickly ran away come Lagos Yoruba people aren't beating the allegations."
Carrick_Era said:
"All of a sudden He now wants to connect back to his root When he blew up and was making waves he left Nigeria for US and was feeling like he has arrived,forgetting the country that made him Now he’s declining He remembers Nigeria all of a sudden."
Urchpupi said:
"Mr money no Dey waste time… dude ran back asap… home will always be home."
klebstofficial said:
"Asake don remember say no place like home."
Asake faces criticism over traffic violation
Legit.ng previously reported that Asake faced online backlash after a video showed him allegedly breaking traffic rules in California.
The footage captured the singer driving a luxury car without a seatbelt and possibly using his phone on a Los Angeles highway. Fans criticised the act, noting California’s strict hands-free driving laws and penalties for violations.
Source: Legit.ng
