Earlier in the week, Asake had gifted his mother a new Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon G63, said to be worth about N311m. In the widely circulated clip, Odunsi accused his son of neglecting him despite the singer’s rising fame and fortune. The claims sparked widespread backlash online, with fans and some celebrities urging the artiste to reconcile with his family. However, his father’s silence following the recent car gift to his mother reignited speculation online. Others, however, pushed a counter-narrative, labelling Odunsi a “deadbeat father.” An Instagram user, comedian_kod, wrote, “Once you are a deadbeat father, don’t expect anything.

Source: Punch March 06, 2026 23:17 UTC