Asake’s Alleged Father Pleads For Financial Help After Suffering Stroke
A video has surfaced online, showing Fatai Odunsi, a man claiming to be father of popular singer, Asake, appealing for financial help after suffering a partial stroke.
In the trending video, Odunsi alleged that Asake has neglected him, stating that the last time they met was in March 2022 when his sickness began.
Odunsi pleaded with Nigerians to come to his aid, saying “Good day everyone, I’m the one that gave birth to Ahmed Asake the singer.
“Nigerians, I Am Asake’s Father, I Am Down with Stroke, Please Help Me!”
Asake’s Ailing Father Pleads for Help from Nigerians as He Battles Stroke pic.twitter.com/PKKVV6OrXz
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“The last time I set my eyes on him was March 2022 when my sickness started. If I called Asake, he wouldn’t pick. Please help me, it is your help that I need”.
The video has sparked controversy, with many criticising Asake for allegedly abandoning his father despite his success in the music industry.
Asake is yet to respond to his father’s public plea for help.
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