Social media users and Afrobeats enthusiasts have voiced widespread surprise and criticism following the exclusion of chart-topping singer Asake from the official artist lineup for Olamide’s upcoming YBNL: The Reunion concert in Lagos.
Scheduled for December 18, 2026, as a headline attraction of Future Fest 2026, the concert was announced by YBNL Nation boss Olamide as a nostalgic showcase celebrating former and active artists signed to the influential label since its founding in 2012.
However, the promotional announcement listed Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML, Lil Kesh, Young Jonn, Pheelz, and DJ Enimoney, omitting Asake—who rose to global stardom under YBNL in 2022 before departing in 2025 to launch his independent imprint, Giran Republic.
Fans quickly flooded X (formerly Twitter) to question why "Mr Money" alongside earlier alumni like Chinko Ekun, Viktoh, and Davolee were absent from the bill, with several supporters declaring they would reconsider attending without Asake's participation.
No official explanation has been issued by YBNL Nation regarding the omission.
"Full YBNL reunion but Mr Money no dey? Una sure say na reunion?" — Fan Reaction on X
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