“Humility Is Taken for Granted in Music Industry” – Asake Speaks on Ego and Success
Nigerian singer Asake has opened up about the fine line between humility and ego in the music industry, stressing that humility is often mistaken for weakness.
According to him, fans tend to appreciate artists who project confidence and inaccessibility, rather than those who appear too humble.
“As an artist, if you’re humble, they take you for granted. But if you have ego and they feel you’re not accessible, they will like you more,” Asake said in a recent video.
He further explained that people are more drawn to results than processes. “People would rather see what you’re doing than you showing them. They don’t really appreciate it. Do what you need to do and just go.”
- @Igbeauxx: “I keep saying this, humility is a trap. As you go, your ego and pride should grow with you else people will take you for granted.”
- @Kaygoldhim: “Wizkid told him sometimes ago, I think it’s after this video tho that ‘Ma humble oooh’ 😭.”
- @AlphaMike001: “Bruh isn’t even capping. Use Davido as an example.”
- @StatsByGreyson: “This logic isn’t just applicable as a music artiste, but as a person. Relate with people and give them boundaries. When it’s business, it’s business. No go hug person when you suppose give handshake.”
The clip has fueled fresh debate online about the balance between humility, ego, and boundaries in both the music industry and everyday life.
