Nigerian singer Asake is under fire following an incident in Germany that stirred huge controversy online.
Asake, who recently performed at a concert, allegedly broke a fan’s iPhone 16 Pro Max during an after-party, causing different outrage and disbelief from netizens.
In videos circulating on social media, the fan is seen attempting to capture a moment with Asake, who is idolized by many.
Suprisingly, the singer reportedly smashed the fan’s phone onto the ground, leaving it in ruins. Despite this unfortunate incident, the fan expressed continued love for Asake, saying he still loved him.
The video of the altercation has gone viral, inciting backlash from various netizens.
Tensions rise in Germany as Asake escapes another interview by Smashing a fans phone😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ldvKMvZEn5
— 𝕂𝕦𝕤𝕤𝕞𝕒𝕟 (@kusssman) September 29, 2024
Many users criticized Asake’s behaviour, raising questions about respect, especially towards fans who idolize him.
One user, known as Superstar Radio Killer, questioned, “Can he do that to a white guy?”
Another user, Rima Harts, condemned the action as “gutter behavior.”
Others pointed out the racial implications of the incident, with users like Blunt Tace Okemiri and Scrummy Isaac questioning whether Asake would have acted the same way towards a white fan.
“Would he do that if that fan was a white boy? No! Black men and power show on their fellow blacks is never-ending,” one user stated.