Ossai Ovie Slams Asake Over Fresh Tattoos, Labels Him ‘A Disappointment’

The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Ovie Success, has openly criticized award-winning singer Asake for his new tattoos, saying the artist has abandoned his cultural values in favor of Western practices.

Days ago, the Lonely at the Top crooner formerly signed to Olamide’s YBNL Nation unveiled images of his extensive body art, with tattoos covering his face and nearly every visible part of his body. The move sparked conversations online, with many stunned at the bold transformation.

In a lengthy post on Facebook, Ossai expressed disappointment, questioning the singer’s motivations and suggesting the tattoos reflect pride and a disconnect from his humble beginnings.

“Asake is exhibiting deformity and I’m disappointed in him. Asake was a poor boy whom God raised from grass to grace. Today, look at him and what he has become because of Western exposure. Since relocating from Nigeria, he has tattooed his whole body and is exhibiting pride,” he wrote.

He went further, linking the act to “midlife anxiety” and warning that such decisions could lead to regret:

“I don’t know what he’s feeling like with these tattoos. People like this grow up frustrated and unhappy. This is why God doesn’t bless some persons, because He knows they will be worse in the future with fame and money. Indeed, Asake is lonely at the top. I am really disappointed.”

Mixed Reactions Trail Ossai’s Criticism

While some agreed with Ossai’s stance, others accused him of being judgmental.

Instagram user Chichi Ogonna Mba commented: “Let his God be disappointed, because you are not perfect.”

Another user, Felix Anasiudu, shared a philosophical take: “At the pinnacle of stardom, there is nothing to see but vanity, regret, and anguish.”

However, Sam E Oscar countered: “Not everyone who moved from grass to grace was lifted by God. The devil lifts people too. But don’t judge by appearance; many of these people are actually kind and generous if you know them well.”

For Chinedu Eze, Asake’s wealth had nothing to do with God: “Not every money is gotten from God. People should stop deceiving themselves.”