Asake delivered spectacular, one-night-only live performance in London as he teamed up with Spotify for an exclusive showcase of his latest album M$NEY. The private event brought together music insiders, top Spotify listeners, friends, and family for an unforgettable evening celebrating one of Africa’s biggest contemporary music exports.
The special concert took place on Sunday, June 21, at the iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane, a historic venue known for hosting world-class theatrical and musical performances. The event marked Asake’s first full live performance of songs from M$NEY since the album’s official release in May.
Presented in collaboration with Spotify, the invite-only listening party offered an intimate yet high-energy experience that blended Afrobeats with live orchestral arrangements, elevating Asake’s signature sound into a cinematic performance.
Asake Performs M$NEY Live for the First Time
During the exclusive London event, Asake performed multiple tracks from his chart-topping album M$NEY, thrilling the audience with his dynamic stage presence, vocal delivery, and rhythmic fusion of Afrobeats, amapiano, and street-pop influences.
In a major highlight of the night, the Grammy-nominated artist also previewed four unreleased songs, giving attendees a first listen to new material expected to shape his next musical phase. The live orchestra added depth and richness to the performance, transforming familiar tracks into reimagined live arrangements.
The entire performance was professionally recorded, with Spotify confirming plans to release a full concert film on its platform in the coming days, allowing global fans to experience the exclusive event virtually.
M$NEY Album Success and Global Impact
Asake’s M$NEY album has continued to make significant waves across the global music industry. The project showcases his trademark blend of melodic innovation, street-inspired lyrics, and infectious Afrobeats rhythm.
Beyond its artistic appeal, M$NEY also explores deeper themes including gratitude, prosperity, spirituality, ambition, and personal growth—elements that resonate strongly with his fast-growing international fan base.
Since its release, the album has achieved remarkable commercial success, topping streaming charts in more than 19 countries, including Nigeria. It also reached No. 8 on the U.S. charts, marking another milestone in Asake’s expanding global influence.
Rising Global Recognition for Asake
Following the success of M$NEY, Asake has continued to climb the global music rankings. According to Kworb Data, he was recently ranked as the No. 15 digital artist in the world, placing him alongside some of the biggest international music stars in the industry.
His rapid rise reflects the growing global dominance of Afrobeats, a genre that continues to push Nigerian artists onto the world stage through streaming platforms, international collaborations, and high-profile performances like the Spotify London event.
Afrobeats, Spotify, and the Future of Live Music
The collaboration between Asake and Spotify highlights the platform’s continued investment in African music and global artist storytelling. By hosting exclusive live experiences like the M$NEY listening party, Spotify is helping bridge the gap between artists and global audiences.
For fans, the upcoming release of the concert film will provide a rare opportunity to experience Asake’s live reinterpretation of M$NEY, capturing the energy of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane performance.
As Afrobeats continues its global expansion, events like this reinforce Asake’s position as one of the genre’s most influential modern voices.
Four albums in, two Grammy nominations to his name, the most entries on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, and the most-streamed artist on Spotify Nigeria, Asake drops M$NEY, his fourth studio album released on the 1st of May via GIRAN REPUBLIC and EMPIRE.)
Asake performing at the Spotify Listening event for his album ‘M$NEY’ in London
The 13-track project is perhaps Asake’s most sonically varied to date. It opens with a live choral performance (an unusual choice that immediately signals this is not going to be a straightforward Afrobeats record) and moves through orchestral arrangements, jazz-tinged strings, dance production, and amapiano before it is done.Â
Speaking on the album, Asake said: “M$NEY is a reflection of my spiritual and creative journey. Everything flows from a place of gratitude to God, and every moment that’s shaped me. I stay true to myself but also weave in new creative expressions from my life experiences and personal evolution.”)
Asake and Spotify Host an Exclusive, One-Night-Only Live Performance of the Afrobeats Star’s Latest Album, M$NEY, in London
‘M$NEY’is Asake’s performance of wealth and a toast to the good life marked by sublime melodies and fantastically produced records, even if he spends a bulk of the album proving he doesn’t have to try. This album encapsulates and celebrates his journey, the likes of which have never been seen before in Nigerian music, and ushers in the next era for a superstar who can afford to take a breather and make easy music that caters to his status.
