Nigerian singer and songwriter Asake made history at the 02 Arena in London. The sold-out show was a celebration of Asake’s meteoric rise to fame, and he pulled out all the stops to entertain his fans.
One of the highlights of the night came when Asake brought out Tunde Baiyewu of Lighthouse Family to perform their hit song “Ocean Drive.” The song was sampled on Asake’s track “Sunshine,” and it was a dream come true for the young singer to share the stage with Baiyewu.
The crowd went wild when Baiyewu took the stage, and they sang along to every word of “Ocean Drive.” It was a truly special moment, and it showed the power of music to bring people together.
In addition to “Ocean Drive,” Asake also performed other hits and was joined by a number of celebrities, including Olamide, Fireboy, and Tiwa Savage.
But, the question people has been asking is, Who is the Man Asake brought out on stage?
Who Is Tunde Baiyewu?
Tunde Baiyewu is a British singer and songwriter of Nigerian descent. He is best known as the vocalist of the 1990s duo Lighthouse Family, with whom he has sold over 15 million albums worldwide.
Baiyewu was born in London in 1968. He moved to Nigeria at the age of five, but returned to Britain in his teens. He studied accounting at the University of Northumbria, where he met Paul Tucker, the other half of Lighthouse Family.
The duo released their debut album, Ocean Drive, in 1995. The album was a commercial success, reaching number one in the UK charts and spawning the hits “Lifted,” “Lost in Space,” and “Ocean Drive.” They went on to release three more albums, all of which were successful.
In 2004, Baiyewu released his debut solo album, Tunde. The album was a critical and commercial success, and was nominated for a Mercury Prize. He has since released two more solo albums, Diamond in a Rock (2013) and The Other Side of the Sun (2021).
Baiyewu is also a successful songwriter. He has written songs for other artists, including Gabrielle, Jamelia, and Craig David. He has also written music for film and television.
In addition to his music career, Baiyewu is also a philanthropist. He is a patron of the charity War Child, which works to help children affected by war.