Yhemo Lee, a talented Nigerian singer and actor, recently shared an incredibly heartwarming story about his instrumental role in reconnecting two music artists: rising Afrobeats star Asake and renowned artist Olamide. In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Yhemo Lee recounted the remarkable journey of their friendship, which had spanned over an impressive 13 years. He expressed his disbelief and immense joy when Olamide made the decision to sign Asake, a moment that held great significance for both artists.
The chain of events began when Yhemo Lee recorded a song featuring DanDizzy and YKB. This track caught the attention of Olamide, who was immediately captivated by the music and reached out to Yhemo Lee. Initially, Olamide expressed his interest in collaborating with DanDizzy and requested his contact information. It was during their online conversation that Yhemo Lee passionately advocated for Asake, hoping that Olamide would consider blessing him with a verse. Little did he know that this would lead to a life-changing opportunity for Asake.
Yhemo Lee recalled the moment when Olamide requested an audio file of Asake's song titled "Omo Ope." Without wasting any time, Asake recorded his part and swiftly sent it back to Yhemo Lee. The unexpected turn of events continued as Olamide began discussing promotional strategies for Asake's music. Within a mere two days, Olamide revealed his desire to sign Asake to his record label, YBNL. The excitement was palpable as Yhemo Lee wasted no time and immediately visited Olamide's residence, where the contract was prepared and eagerly awaiting their arrival. To the delight of everyone involved, Asake signed the documents that very same day, marking a significant turning point in his budding music career.
The story has since garnered immense attention and appreciation from fans and music enthusiasts alike. Asake's journey, influenced by the remarkable friendship between Yhemo Lee and Olamide, serves as an inspiring testament to the power of connection, support, and belief in one another's talent. The Nigerian music industry celebrates this union, acknowledging the impact it will undoubtedly have on Asake's future success.
See below;
God bless Yhemolee and Olamide. Asake will never forget!
βͺοΈ πΉ With Chude https://t.co/9EtlNcMQrY pic.twitter.com/zl8B97mt0f
β π¬ @πΌπ»π²π·πΌπ―πΉπ²πππ―πΌπ (@OneJoblessBoy) June 24, 2023