Ay Àsake message,Àsake old DM, Nigerian entertainment gist
Nigerian comedian AY Makun reportedly shared an old message from Nigerian singer Asake, dated 2019, in which Asake reached out to him asking for support.
The story has attracted attention because it shows how much someone's circumstances can change over a few years. Asake, who is now a successful Afrobeats star, was once an upcoming artiste seeking help and opportunities.
What exactly did Asake write?
In the Instagram message, Asake wrote:
"Good Evening sir. I'm OLOLADE. How are you doing sir? I'm here for help, KING AY. I just drop a record titled – African Something. You vibing to the song is a lot to my career. KING AY, Help a son sir. May God bless you and your family. I love you KING AY."
AY explained that he did not see the message when Asake originally sent it in 2019. �
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What did AY say about it?
AY's main message was:
"The person asking to be seen today may become the person the whole world will celebrate tomorrow."
He encouraged people to:
Respect people who are still struggling.
Never look down on upcoming talents.
Support people's dreams whenever possible.
Remember that nobody knows what tomorrow holds.
He also praised Asake's talent and hard work, saying he was not claiming credit for the singer's success. �
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The biggest lesson
Never despise someone because they are struggling today.
The person asking you for help today might become a global success tomorrow.
Asake's journey is a reminder that everybody has a beginning. Today's rejection, financial difficulties or lack of recognition do not necessarily determine tomorrow's success.
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