Ololade Asake

Throughout his debut EP, the eponymous *Ololade Asake*, the newbie incorporates Yoruba gospel and fuji influences on bouncy beats to ruminate on his unfolding journey and show divine appreciation—no surprises there, for an act with a name steeped in *oriki* (Yoruba praise poetry). Because Afrobeats is inherently spiritual and the YBNL label remains one of its exalted cathedrals, Asake turns worship leader on “Trabaye”; the soulful record features a brief interlude from label chief Olamide, who delivers a homily introducing his mentee to the world—and the ladies.