Style Inspiration: Evolution of Asake

Asake isn’t just topping the music charts, ‘The Lungu Boy’ is also setting trends in fashion and if there is a chart for that, he would top that too.

For GenZs and millennials who vibe with self-expression while remaining unapologetically stylish, Asake has become an undeniable fashion inspiration due to his constant combo of vibes and looks.

Though he wasn’t always the fashion icon we know today, every success story has its origins. Before signing with Olamide’s YBNL record label, Asake’s style was much like that of any other aspiring artist hustling to make it in the music scene riding the wave of trends like the ripped jeans era.

Following his rise to stardom, from shooting skits with brother Shaggi to being a global star, Asake’s style has evolved into something iconic and bold. His growth can be termed as an artistic statement that transcends mere clothing. He went from overly accessorizing in music videos to covering top magazines like GQ, Pause, Native Mag, and many more.

Even though he’s ditched the dreads, Asake has consistently reinvented his style for video shoots, photoshoots, and appearances, his outfits scream individuality.

Think oversized blazers paired with chunky boots, vividly printed sets, or wearing a skirt as a shirt, he has cemented his status as a fashion icon, challenging traditional norms while making it clear.

Asake has used his style of dressing as his identification just like his pairs like; Rema, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Ruger who all have distinctive identities. For example, Ruger’s eye patch, Rema and his teddy bear, and so on. His style leans heavily into the Afro-streetwear aesthetic, blending elements of street culture with high fashion.

He’s perfected the art of making bold statements without uttering a word as if the world itself is his stage. This is to say that aside from his consistency in dropping back-to-back hits, and serving bold looks whether he’s on stage or just out and about, he also reminds his fans that personal style is a form of art.