Popular Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Ahmed Ololade, better known as Asake, has sparked online reactions after a video surfaced showing him angrily smashing a male fan’s iPhone during an encounter in Paris, France.
The incident occurred after Asake’s energetic performance, where he entertained fans with his hit songs.
In the video shared on social media, Asake was seen leaving the venue with his security entourage when the excited fan approached him. The fan, eager to capture the moment, placed his arm around Asake and pulled out his **iPhone 16 Pro Max**, reportedly worth over ₦2.9 million, to take a selfie.
However, this action appeared to upset the singer, who swiftly grabbed the phone and smashed it on the ground. The footage also showed others stepping on the device, resulting in visible cracks, especially on the phone’s sleek glass back, though the screen remained intact.
The incident has triggered a flood of reactions online, with fans and social media users debating Asake’s response. Some condemned the singer’s actions, while others speculated about what might have provoked his reaction. The event has since gone viral, generating massive discussions across platforms.
Watch the video below:
Some reactions are shown below:
@AfamDeluxo said, “He did this shit abroad and y’all let him go?”
@Tooshugary4U said, “Person wey Olamide just help yesterday oo, wey been no see good chop for adugbo that year… Now he’s becoming proud to break people’s phone. Something Davido can never do”.
@MohWorldent said, “This is Wizkid’s fault”.
@jennifer_nworie said, “Nigerian yeyebrities and pride, they don’t even appreciate people who love them. What is his reason for doing this?”
@Ashabul_Jannaah said, “Asake broke his fan’s iPhone 16 Pro Max and didn’t pay?! 🤦🏽♀️ The fan even ran to IG with “You broke my phone but anyway I still love you” nah, that’s delusional and pure stupidity! Why would you let someone wreck your phone and still simp like that? People really love suffering for celebs.”