Ramadan: Afrobeats Star Asake Arrives in Saudi Arabia for Umrah, Sparks “Alhaji Ahmed” Trend
- Videos showing the moment Asake arrived in Saudi Arabia emerged on social media amid the ongoing Ramadan period
- Reports about the spiritual reason behind the singer's second trip to the Middle East also emerged online
- Recall that the former YBNL signee exited Saudi Arabia during the heat of the war between the US, Israel, and Iran
- In a chat Legit.ng, an Islamic scholar shared details about the importance of Umrah during Ramadan
Afrobeats star Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake, has arrived in Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing tension in the Middle East.
In the early hours of Thursday, March 11, the Lonely At The Top crooner shared a series of clips showing him leaving Nigeria for Saudi.
Source: Instagram
His arrival in Saudi Arabia coincided with Umrah, observed during the last 10 days of Ramadan, a period revered for Laylat al-Qadr.
A clip showed the music star navigating the airport in ihram attire, further hinting that he is in Saudi Arabia for the spiritual exercise.
What to know about Umrah
Umrah is a sacred, non-mandatory pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, performed year-round. It involves entering a state of purity (Ihram), performing Tawaf (seven counter-clockwise circuits of the Kaaba), and Sa'i (walking between Safa and Marwa).
The journey concludes for men by shaving or trimming hair, and for women by trimming a small amount of hair.
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In related news, Legit.ng reported that Asake departed Saudi Arabia a few weeks ago amid the war between the US, Israel, and Iran.
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, 2026.
The Instagram video showing the moment Asake arrived in Saudi Arabia is below:
Reaction as Asake arrives in Saudi Arabia
The singer's latest move, hinting at his spiritual belief, has received praise from many of his fans and supporters. Legit.ng compiled some of the comments. Read them below:
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afilahk____ commented:
"Allahu Abkabr Alhaji Ahmed."
henrykay_worldbest commented:
"Alhaji Hameed Ololade ..May Almighty Allah accept your supplication as an act of ibadah."
kennyman_1608 said:
"Successful, trending and happiest man on earth currently…..MR MONEY indeed Alhaji Lameda."
YungFhelaHnd07 commented:
"This one wey he dey travel around, no be this time you suppose Dey do so oo. WAR DEY ALIVE o."
wisdom_god2861 commented:
"Omor wizkid and asake dey really surfer bro wetin dey happen hope say Dem dey chop."
Usmanashafe commented:
"The moment I saw Lala in Mecca for Umrah, I knew Asake is also there Alfa Hamed in Umrah."
KeOcartel commented:
"Nobody chop life reach Lala. Asake dey see am like him papa. Dey don gather dey Umrah."
AkoredeChamp reacted:
"Ahmed stay safe abeg ooo bomb Dey sound for that side ooo."
The importance of performing ʿUmrah during Ramadan
According to a Islamic scholar, Ismaeel Ibn Hamzah, performing ʿUmrah during the blessed month of Ramaḍān holds a special and great virtue in Islam.
"Ramaḍān itself is a month of mercy, forgiveness, and multiplied rewards, and when the act of ʿUmrah is performed during this sacred time, the reward becomes even greater. Muslims from around the world travel to the Sacred House of Allah seeking closeness to Him and hoping for His immense reward.
The prophet emphasized the virtue of this act when he said:
ʿUmrah in Ramaḍān is equivalent to Ḥajj.
(Reported by al-Bukhārī and Muslim) In another narration, the prophet said:
"It is equivalent to performing Ḥajj with me. The scholars explain that this equivalence is in reward, not that it replaces the obligatory Ḥajj. Therefore, if a Muslim has not yet performed the obligatory Ḥajj, the duty still remains upon them when they are able.
The virtue of ʿUmrah in Ramaḍān lies in the combination of two noble acts of worship: the sanctity of visiting al-Masjid al-Ḥarām and the blessed time of Ramaḍān, a month in which deeds are multiplied and sins are forgiven. During this time, the believer increases in prayer, supplication, recitation of the Qur’an, and remembrance of Allah while being in the most sacred place on earth.
For this reason, performing ʿUmrah during Ramaḍān is considered a highly recommended act of worship and a great opportunity for a Muslim to gain immense reward and draw closer to Allah," he said.
Asake gifts parents cars
Legit.ng previously reported that Asake surprised his father, Fatai Odunsi, aka Malo, with a new Toyota Prado.
In a video that surfaced online on Friday, March 6, Asake was spotted with his father and his new car.
This came barely a few days after the former YBNL signee gave his mother a brand new Mercedes-Benz.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
