Nigeria, May 8 -- Long before the sold-out concerts and chart-topping hit songs, Asake was already involved in the entertainment industry, this time through acting.

He took on minor acting roles that offered early glimpses of the star power he would later unleash on the global stage.

In this article, PREMIUM TIMES explores the lesser-known chapter of Asake's career, his foray into acting before rising to fame.

The 30-year-old has appeared in several films but gained notable attention for his role as Solomon in an English-language film. He has also appeared in skits by content creator Broda Shaggi and in the movie Ijoba Ose Kan (government of one week).

In 'Ijoba Ose Kan', written by Tunde 'Okele' Usman, Asake played a cameraman in the...