Asake Trends As He Struggles to Touch the Black Stone at Kaaba During Visit to Mecca, Fans React
- Nigerian singer Asake went viral after a video showed him trying to reach the sacred Black Stone at the Kaaba during a visit to Mecca
- The clip captured the moment he struggled to get close due to the large crowd of worshippers gathered around the holy site
- The scene has since sparked reactions online, with many fans sharing their thoughts on the trending moment
- In a chat with PR Executive AK STREETZ, he weighed in on when a celebrity openly practices a religion, like going to Hajj
Nigerian music star Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has been trending online after a video showed him trying to touch the revered Black Stone at the Kaaba during a recent visit to Mecca.
In a viral clip circulating on social media, the singer was seen among a large crowd of worshippers trying to move closer to the sacred stone, located at the eastern corner of the Kaaba.
Source: Instagram
The Black Stone, known as Black Stone, holds deep religious significance in Islam. Many Muslims try to touch or kiss it while performing pilgrimage rites when the opportunity allows.
However, like many other pilgrims, Asake appeared to struggle to reach the stone due to the heavy crowd gathered around the holy site.
In the video, the singer could be seen standing among other worshippers, patiently trying to move closer while security personnel and pilgrims continued to circulate around the Kaaba during the spiritual gathering.
The moment quickly drew reactions from fans online, with many praising the singer for participating in the spiritual experience and sharing in a moment familiar to many pilgrims who have visited the holy site.
Some social media users also noted that the crowd around the Kaaba often makes it difficult for pilgrims to get close to the Black Stone, especially during busy periods.
Despite the difficulty, the video captured Asake remaining among the worshippers as he took part in the sacred moment at one of Islam’s holiest sites.
Watch the video below:
Open Religious practices make fans feel closer to celebrities - AK STREETZ, PR executive
In a chat with PR executive AK STREETZ, he pointed out that when a celebrity openly practices or shows commitment to their religion, it can strengthen the emotional connection fans feel.
In his words:
"This public stance on their religion definitely increases their fans' love for them,as it gives a feeling of brotherhood to the fans. They see the talent as one of their own via religion, and his going for Hajj has definitely increased their faith in Islam.
"The need for all humans to crave togetherness through faith is one unit of fandom that shows talents definitely need to be explored."
Asake in Mecca ignites reactions
Legit.ng compiled the reaction below:
@Olamide0fficial said:
"Asake struggling to touch the black stone inside Kaaba in Makkah Saudi Arabia. Wetin Asake still want from God?"
@its_antigha
"Good to see him still very much spiritually aligned with his values and upbringing, it shows that fame didn’t influence that part of his life and that’s very interesting to see. A lot of artists lose track of this after fame but Asake is certainly not one of them."
@Fraudboy238 said:
"But, I thought Islam told us not to bow or bend down and talk less of worshipping such a deities . Since I was born, I don't know that's stone is inside the kaaba. Bcus I don't usually pay attention to those things, so we've been deceiving a long time ago."
@StillDrayday said:
"Wetin Mr Money Dey Find Omo !!! God Is Real ! If Asake To STRUGGLE For Such To Touch Omo I Needs Serious Prayer Person Wey Dem Dey Guide Na Him Dey Try STRUGGLE!!! LYF NA 6 AND 9 IF YOU KNOW YOU KNOW."
@MartynsObot said:
"The power of brainwash. No matter how well traveled and educated you are, just make sure no one brainwash you at first instance bcuz na so you go remain till you kpai."
Source: Twitter
Asake's father calls him out
Legit.ng reported that in 2025, Asake made headlines after his father called him out. accusing him of abandoning him despite being successful in his career.
The singer's father, in a viral video, had also cried out for assistance.
Following the video, different reports of the relationship that existed between the father and son began to circulate. There were speculations that the singer's father had abandoned him to be raised by his mother.
Source: Legit.ng
