Afrobeats sensation Asake, a two-time Grammy nominee and one of the genre’s fastest-rising global artists, is scheduled to perform in Laval, according to promotional material circulating in the region. The announcement comes on the heels of a period of sustained commercial success and record-setting streaming milestones.
From Nigeria to major international arenas
Asake first gained widespread attention with his 2022 debut, Mr. Money With the Vibe, which at the time became the highest-charting Nigerian debut album in history. He has since followed up with Work Of Art, Lungu Boy and, most recently, M$NEY, released on May 1.
The artist’s appeal has translated into major international box-office successes: his 2024 Lungu Boy World Tour included sold-out dates at venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York, Barclays Center in Brooklyn and the O2 Arena in London. Those arena performances have helped make Asake a fixture on global playlists and charts.
New album and streaming milestones
M$NEY arrived as a 13-track collection that blends Afrobeats with fújì, Afropop and amapiano influences. It topped Apple Music charts in more than 19 countries, including Nigeria, further cementing Asake’s international reach. Industry data places him among the world’s most-streamed digital artists, and he holds the notable record for the most entries on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, with 62 entries.
“a bold meditation on gratitude, prosperity, spirituality, and ambition”
The quotation above describes the thematic focus of M$NEY, underscoring the spiritual and aspirational elements that have become a hallmark of Asake’s lyricism and public persona.
What Laval concertgoers can expect
Details on ticketing, exact date and venue for the Laval performance were included in regional announcements; local promoters and ticketing platforms will be the best sources for up-to-date information. Given the artist’s recent history of arena sell-outs, residents interested in attending should be prepared for high demand.
- Artist: Asake — two-time Grammy nominee
- Recent release: M$NEY (May 1)
- Notable achievements: #1 on Apple Music in 19+ countries; 62 Billboard U.S. Afrobeats entries
| Album | Notable achievement |
|---|---|
| Mr. Money With the Vibe (2022) | Highest-charting Nigerian debut album at time of release |
| Lungu Boy | Longest-running No. 1 album in Nigerian chart history |
| M$NEY (2025) | #1 album in 19+ countries on Apple Music |
Asake’s music fuses traditional and contemporary West African sounds, including Yoruba storytelling elements and rhythms drawn from amapiano and fújì. That mixture has helped him cross cultural and linguistic barriers, attracting large audiences across North America, Europe and Africa.
For Laval, the arrival of an act of this profile is likely to be felt beyond the concert hall — local hospitality, transportation and retail sectors often see increased activity around major shows. Cultural organisations and promoters in the region frequently highlight such dates as opportunities to broaden the city’s music offerings and engage diverse communities.
Residents should monitor official promoter releases and verified ticketing sites to confirm the venue and purchase tickets. Asake’s growing catalogue and recent accolades make this a notable addition to Laval’s live-music calendar.
