Award-winning Nigerian singer Asake has met with the President, John Mahama.
The singer, who is currently in the country for his concert, paid a visit to the president alongside his crew.
In a clip making rounds online, the Nigerian singer was captured exchanging pleasantries with the president, who inquired if he was the one his citizens fired a gun for.
The two had linked up at the Supercar event in Accra, and Asake had passionately appealed for leniency, calling for the release of the guy who was arrested for firing celebratory shots in his honour. Also present were Billionaire Ibrahim Mahama Sam Jonah, Richard Ni Armah and actor, John Dumelo.
See some reactions below,
One Andrew Pasadina wrote, “This new Asake aura is so giving
One Sam Jigga wrote, “Your talents can take you places
One Kayy Bey wrote, “Ghanaians voted for a President, Nigerians voted for a monkey wearing an agbada. We aren’t the same
One Savãge Replies wrote, “Nigerian President cannot relate
One Village Pipu wrote, “Too humble, see the way he folds his hand for back
One Mista Solomon wrote, “They both have a mutual friend, the Ooni of Ife. Asake is covered for life
One Unstoppable Psalm wrote, “Chai see connection Asake would go places o, especially with his new decent dressing style, cognitive skills
One Elder Otunba GCFRN wrote, “Even Asake never snap with Tinubu. Omo see doings
One Ekong De Superstar wrote, “Asake is on the rave. Hold on to your Reign.
One Obisense wrote, “Star boy”.
Kemi Filani reported that a Ghanaian man fired multiple rounds from a rifle into the air during Asake’s visit to a neighbourhood in Accra. In a viral clip, the man was seen standing next to Asake, holding a rifle, which he fired into the air in excitement at the singer’s visit to their environment.
His sweet gesture towards Asake unfortunately sparked public outrage, which led to his arrest by the Ghana Police Service. According to reports, he is in police custody, assisting with the investigation, and is expected to be arraigned before the court to face charges.