Ahmed Ololade, better known as Asake, brought Afrobeats to new heights during his sold-out Red Bull Symphonic concert at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre on November 8.

The Nigerian superstar performed with a 33-piece orchestra led by conductor Glenn Alexander II, reimagining his biggest records through strings, horns and soulful arrangements that stretched the limits of his sound.

Fans arrived in black-tie looks and were met with surprise appearances: Tiakola for “Badman Gangsta,” Fridayy on a choir-rich “Blessings (Remix),” Wizkid for “MMS,” Gunna with “Happiness” and Central Cee closing the guest set with “Wave.” Asake also debuted a new single, “Worship,” off his forthcoming album, Money.

Even the audience was star-studded, with A$AP Ferg, Wale and Daniel Kaluuya spotted vibing in the crowd as the orchestra turned Brooklyn into Lagos for one unforgettable night.

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