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Asake announces 'In God We Trust' Europe and North America tour following record-breaking album success

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  • Nigerian singer Asake announced a 16-city 'In God We Trust' tour across Europe and North America.
  • The tour follows the success of his album M$NEY, which set Spotify records for an African album.
  • The album, released May 1, 2026, explores a more measured sound and achieved significant streaming numbers.

Nigerian artist Asake is embarking on a major 'In God We Trust' tour, spanning 16 cities across Europe and North America. The tour, set to begin July 4 and conclude October 24, includes stops in major music hubs like London, Paris, Toronto, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, as well as Afronation Portugal. This extensive run follows the massive success of his latest album, M$NEY, which dropped on May 1, 2026. The album has already broken Spotify records, securing the biggest opening week streams for an African album with 55.98 million streams and setting a new Spotify Nigeria record with 37.5 million streams. It also topped the Apple Music UK Chart, making Asake the first African artist to have five projects reach number one on that chart. M$NEY, Asake's fourth studio album, is his first release under his independent label, Giran Republic, in partnership with EMPIRE. The 13-track project features collaborations with Tiakola, DJ Snake, and Kabza De Small. Reviewers noted a shift in his sound, described as more measured and cohesive compared to his earlier work, a direction that drew both praise and mild criticism. Asake described the album as a reflection of his spiritual and creative journey, incorporating orchestral sounds and dance beats while staying true to himself. The tour announcement was made on his official Instagram page, met with an excited fan reception.

M$NEY is a reflection of my spiritual and creative journey. Everything flows from a place of gratitude to God and every moment thatโ€™s shaped me. The music explores different sonic elements, from orchestral sounds to dance beats. I stay true to myself but also weave in new creative expressions from my life experiences and personal evolution.

โ€” AsakeThe artist described the inspiration and evolution behind his latest album, M$NEY.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.