Asake’s Tiny Desk: A Masterclass in Fuji, Amapiano, and Afrobeats Fusion

A Homecoming: Asake’s Tiny Desk Concert Brings the Full Afrobeats Experience to NPR

Nigerian superstar Asake just delivered an NPR Tiny Desk Concert that was more than a performance—it was a joyous, spiritual, and high-energy celebration of his roots. Released on October 24, 2025, the set saw the artist seamlessly blend Afrobeats, Amapiano, and his distinctive Fuji influences, transforming the familiar NPR office into a lively, intimate space that felt distinctly Nigerian.

The Nigerian superstar delivered a seamless medley of hits that masterfully blended Afrobeats, Amapiano, and his traditional Yoruba Fuji music roots.

​The concert successfully showcased Asake’s ability to maintain his high-energy, genre-fusing sound in an intimate, stripped-down setting.