On Sunday, June 21, 2026, 2x GRAMMY-nominated Afrobeats star Asake delivered a special one-night-only performance of his chart-topping album M$NEY at London's historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The event, presented in partnership with Spotify, was an intimate, invite-only gathering that welcomed friends, family, and several of Asake's top listeners on the platform for an exclusive live experience.
First Live Performance of M$NEY
The evening marked Asake's first time performing M$NEY live since the album's release in May 2026. Accompanied by a live orchestra, he sang hits from the project alongside four unreleased songs. The entire performance was filmed, with a full concert film to be released on Spotify in the coming days.
M$NEY showcases Asake's signature fusion of melodic innovation and Afrobeats rhythm. The album is a bold meditation on gratitude, prosperity, spirituality, and ambition. Upon release, M$NEY topped streaming charts in more than 19 countries, including Nigeria, and peaked at No. 8 in the United States.
Global Recognition
Following the album's success, Asake was ranked the No. 15 digital artist globally by Kworb Data, joining a list that includes some of the world's biggest music stars. With four albums, two Grammy nominations, the most entries on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, and status as the most-streamed artist on Spotify Nigeria, Asake continues to dominate.
Album Details
M$NEY, his fourth studio album, was released on May 1, 2026, via GIRAN REPUBLIC and EMPIRE. 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 a straightforward Afrobeats record—and moves through orchestral arrangements, jazz-tinged strings, dance production, and amapiano.
Speaking on the album, Asake said: "M$NEY is a reflection of my spiritual and creative journey. Everything flows from a place of gratitude to God, and every moment that's shaped me. I stay true to myself but also weave in new creative expressions from my life experiences and personal evolution."
A Toast to the Good Life
M$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.
