Afrobeats sensation Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, is set to light up the London O2 Arena for the second time. The announcement, made via an Instagram post on Tuesday, has thrilled fans worldwide. Asake is currently on his ‘Lungu Boy World Tour,’ and he will grace the stage of the 20,000-capacity auditorium on September 21.
In his Instagram post, Asake shared his excitement about the tour: “I’m super excited to announce that my tour ‘Lungu Boy World Tour’ is coming to a city near you. London Lungu BY is Active @theo2london Saturday 21st September.” This performance is a significant highlight in his tour, which started in Portimao, Portugal, on June 20 and will conclude on October 6 in Gold Coast, Australia.
Asake’s journey to stardom began with his signing to YBNL Nation in February 2022. That same month, he released his debut extended play, *Ololade*, featuring the breakthrough track ‘Omo Ope’ and a collaboration with Olamide on the single ‘Sungba.’ His talent has earned him numerous awards and recognitions, including a recent Grammy nomination in the ‘Best African Music Performance’ category for ‘Amapiano,’ his hit song with Olamide.
In 2023, Asake won the music prize at the Future Awards. Today, the Grammy-nominated Nigerian Afrobeats superstar has announced a headline London date as part of his 2024 Lungu Boy World Tour, supporting his forthcoming album set for release later this summer. Following a summer of international performances across North America and Europe, Asake will bring his Lungu Boy World Tour to London’s The O2 Arena on September 21, 2024.
Tickets for this highly anticipated event will be available starting with an artist presale on Wednesday, July 24, at 9 am local time. Additional presales will continue throughout the week, with general on-sale tickets available starting Friday, July 26, at 9 am local time via LiveNation.co.uk. Mastercard cardholders in the UK can access preferred tickets on Friday, July 26, at 10 am local time CLICK HERE
The O2 Arena, often referred to as ‘The O2,’ is a renowned multi-purpose indoor arena located in the O2 entertainment district on the Greenwich Peninsula in southeast London. Opened in 2007, it boasts the third-highest seating capacity of any indoor venue in the United Kingdom. In 2008, it was recognized as the world’s busiest music arena.
Asake’s previous performance at The O2 Arena in 2023 was a sold-out show, setting high expectations for his return. His ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is anticipated to be an unforgettable experience, with stops across Europe, America, and Australia. Asake’s latest project, ‘Lungu Boy,’ will be his third album in three years and his fourth project since January 2022, further cementing his status as a leading figure in the Afrobeats genre.
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