I Used To Give Asake Plate Of Rice, Bottle Of Soft Drink As Performance Fee – Yemi Elesho Reveals (Video)

Nigerian actor and content creator Yemi Elesho has shared details about his long-standing relationship with Grammy-winning singer Asake.

In a recent interview with streamer Jigan, Elesho revealed that their friendship dates back to their days at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.

He recalled that Asake used to feature in his movies and skits on campus, and as a performance fee, he would give him a ₦700 plate of rice and a bottle of Coca-Cola.

“He is my day-one, my very good friend. I have pictures and videos of our time together at OAU. We used to play celebrity football matches together back in the day,” Elesho added.

His revelation highlights Asake’s humble beginnings before rising to global fame.

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Yemi Elesho says he used to bribe Asake with 700 naira rice before can feature him in a movie during OAU days 😂 pic.twitter.com/Y5vD9empfI

— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) March 8, 2025