Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Ahmed Ololade, known globally as Asake, has marked the 2025 Christmas season with a significant personal milestone: a heartfelt reunion with his 11-year-old daughter, Zeenat, and her mother, Adijat. The emotional gathering, which took place in Lagos, was captured on video and shared widely on social media platform X on December 25, 2025, quickly melting hearts across the internet.
From Public Dispute to Private Embrace
The festive reunion comes after a period of public tension within the singer's family. Earlier in March 2025, Adijat had publicly accused the "Yoga" crooner of neglecting their daughter for a period of six years. She claimed that Asake cut off communication and support after his rise to fame, despite her having financially supported him during his studies at Obafemi Awolowo University through her thrift business.
In the viral Christmas footage, a different narrative unfolded. Asake was seen warmly embracing and kissing his daughter Zeenat on the cheek, with Adijat standing supportively beside them. The father and daughter later posed together for a photograph, signaling a potential new chapter in their relationship.
A Year of Family Reconciliation
This reunion appears to be part of a broader trend of reconciliation for the music star in 2025. The accusations from Zeenat's mother surfaced around the same time as another family crisis, where Asake's father, Fatai Odunsi, publicly accused his son of abandonment while battling a stroke.
Shortly after that public outcry, Asake reconciled with his ailing father in March 2025, promising to cover all medical expenses and purchase a new house for him. Reports from that period also indicated that the singer agreed to take full responsibility for his daughter Zeenat, paving the way for the Christmas reunion.
Netizens Celebrate the "Beautiful Family" Moment
The online community reacted with an outpouring of emotion to the reunion video. Many fans expressed hope that the reconciliation would be lasting.
Notable reactions on social media included:
- User @HappyEntertain5 simply stated: "That's beautiful. Congratulations to Mr Money with the bag."
- @NnayiLexon commented: "I just hope things get more better for them henceforth— his daughter is beautiful."
- @lami_thefirst wrote: "It's beautiful to see family bonds being healed. Wishing them peace, love, and countless happy memories together."
However, the moment was not without skepticism. User @pythondevv reacted with doubt, questioning the paternity and advising DNA tests. Others, like @iamokamas1, emphasized the importance of the connection, stating, "nobody knows what the future holds."
This family-focused news follows recent controversy for the singer, who faced backlash earlier for allegedly breaking traffic laws while driving in California, USA. The contrast between the criticism and the celebratory reunion highlights the complex public life of one of Nigeria's biggest music exports.
