Yemi Elesho: “I used to pay Asake with a plate of rice and a soft drink for performing”.

Yemi Elesho: “I used to pay Asake with a plate of rice and a soft drink for performing”.

Nigerian actor and content creator Yemi Elesho has shared insights into his relationship with Grammy-winning singer Asake.

In a recent interview with the streamer, Jigan Elesho revealed that their connection dates back to their undergraduate days at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

He mentioned that he has had a longstanding working relationship with Asake, recalling how he used to compensate him with a plate of rice and a bottle of coca-cola for featuring in his movies and skits on campus.

He said:

“I used to give Asake a ₦700 plate of rice and a bottle of Coca-Cola as performance fees for him to feature in movies during our undergraduate days at OAU,” he recalled.

“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.”