Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake made history with a landmark one-night-only show at London's prestigious Theatre Royal Drury Lane, performing his chart-topping album M$NEY in full for the very first time since its release in May 2025. The entire performance has been immortalized in a new Spotify film titled Asake – M$NEY Live in London (Spotify Live), marking the streaming platform's first full-length live album performance film.
A Historic Night at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Close to 2,000 fans packed the venue for the invite-only event, which carried a black-tie dress code. Many attendees were among Asake's top Spotify listeners. On stage, the singer was backed by a 40-person choir, a live orchestra, and the renowned live band The Compozers, delivering a performance that also featured four previously unreleased tracks. The evening cemented Asake's place in music history as the first Afrobeats artist to headline a venue of Theatre Royal Drury Lane's standing and heritage.
Speaking about the performance, Asake described it as deeply personal. He said: "This performance was a reflection of everything M$NEY represents – gratitude, growth, my spiritual and creative journey all in one. Everything flows from a place of gratitude to God and every moment that's shaped me, and I hope that comes through. M$NEY was always meant to travel – when you feel good music, you feel it in your chest. That's what I wanted this album to be. Something that crosses every border. I start touring the album later this year but I always like to give my fans a few surprises which I was able to do with this performance. I'm glad we're able to share it with fans worldwide."
M$NEY's Global Impact
The film's release follows the enormous commercial success of the album itself. Upon its debut, M$NEY topped streaming charts in more than 19 countries, including Nigeria, and reached number 8 in the United States. The album's performance also propelled Asake to number 15 on Kworb Data's global digital artist rankings, placing him alongside some of the biggest names in music worldwide.
To celebrate the film's launch, Spotify hosted an exclusive premiere screening at its recently opened Listening Lounge in central London. The film is available exclusively on Spotify at launch, alongside an audio-only live album of the same performance. This release follows a broader run of exclusive live content from Spotify, which has previously captured performances from artists including Bad Bunny in Tokyo and Olivia Rodrigo in Barcelona.
Asake Speaks on Relationship with Olamide
In previous interviews, Asake addressed rumours of a feud between him and his former record label boss, Olamide. A few years ago, Asake left his record label, Yahoo Boy No Laptop (YBNL), and eventually relocated abroad. Before he left Nigeria, rumors spread that he and Olamide were no longer on good terms. In a video interview conducted in Yoruba, Asake stated that till the end of time, Olamide would forever remain Baddo to him, adding that he respects him greatly and their relationship would never change.
