Entertainment
Nigerian actor recalls paying Asake with Rice, Coca-Cola for movie roles
Popular Nigerian actor and content creator Yemi Elesho has reflected on his long-standing relationship with Afrobeats star Asake, revealing how the singer featured in his skits and movies during their university days.
In a recent interview with streamer Jigan, Elesho disclosed that he and Asake shared a strong bond as undergraduates at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. He recalled how the singer, now a Grammy-winning artist, once accepted a plate of rice and a bottle of Coca-Cola as payment for his appearances in campus productions.
“I used to give Asake a ₦700 plate of rice and a bottle of Coca-Cola as performance fees for him to feature in my movies during our undergraduate days at OAU,” Elesho stated.
He further emphasized their close friendship, sharing that they participated in celebrity football matches together and have numerous pictures and videos from their time at the university.
The revelation has since sparked reactions online, with many praising Asake’s journey from humble beginnings to global stardom.
Rudiger apologises after throwing object at referee
APC blasts VeryDarkMan for attacking Akpabio over Pope’s funeral trip
Annie lands major endorsement deal amid divorce saga
NAF gets first ever professor
Minister resigns after arrested by police
Democracy: Odinkalu, others warn Tinubu against one-party state
Peter Obi announces online registration, ID cards for Obidient movement
Ekiti: A path to economic emancipation, by Damilola Adeniran
2027: Buni speaks on joining Atiku’s coalition
2027: CSO urges Jonathan to run for president
Tinubu appoints 20 APC state chairpersons as heads of federal boards (full list)
Yinka Ayefele flaunts new mansion
Anambra: Moghalu emerges LP candidate as opponent steps
Recruitment: Army announces vacancies, see how to apply
Breaking: Tinubu approves tenure extension for Immigration CG, Nandap
Breaking: APC shuts national secretariat over death of kidnapped director
Akpabio runs senate like personal empire —Senator Abbo
Breaking : FG releases N50bn to settle ASUU, other staff allowances
Obi Cubana celebrates 50th birthday, reflects on life journey
Plan to peg 60-yr age limit for President, Governors undemocratic – PAACA
-
Politics1 day agoWike agrees for peace with Fubara
-
Politics1 day ago2027: APC has no justification for re-election – Atiku
-
Politics1 day agoEl-Rufai, Kwankwaso meet amidst defection rumours
-
Crime and Law1 day agoOutrage as woman hires assassin to kill husband over second wife, abandonment
-
Metro News2 days agoBauchi govt, UNICEF, others begin polio immunisation campaign
-
Politics1 day agoSDP calls for Tinubu’s resignation
-
Metro News1 day agoBreaking: Tension as gunmen attack pro-Wike mega rally in Bayelsa
-
Crime and Law2 days agoPassenger’s expensive gadgets reportedly stolen at airport