American model India Love has firmly denied any romantic involvement with Afrobeats sensation Asake. Addressing the speculation head-on, the stunning beauty took to Instagram to clarify the nature of their recent interaction, stating unequivocally that it was just for a music video.
The rumours ignited days ago when photos of India Love and Asake holding hands surfaced online, causing speculations about a possible new romance. However, the model’s swift and direct response has now put the speculation to rest.
India Love’s statement comes amid a storm of controversy surrounding Asake’s personal life, particularly in the wake of his 2024 breakup with American socialite Madame Mystique. Meanwhile, Nigerian fans have been vocal in their reactions, some expressing disappointment at Asake’s rumoured dating history while others defended his right to keep his personal life private.
Adding fuel to the fire, former tour promoter Tunde Phoenix, a.k.a Baba T, took to social media to mock Asake, implying that the singer’s latest publicity move was a desperate attempt at “comparison marketing.” Baba T shared a photo of Asake and India Love in his Instagram story, sarcastically captioning it, “Please tell Alexa to stop; it’s making you look desperate out here.”
He went further, taking a jab at the promotional strategy allegedly employed by Asake’s team:
“Dead rollout. A rollout is dead when you can smell it from a mile. Stanks just drop song e sweet small. Una sit down for meeting this is the best idea? Military finds love in America.”
The comments, laced with scorn, suggest that some in the industry see Asake’s approach as a failed attempt to create buzz. This is not the first time Asake has been at the center of public scrutiny. With India Love’s clarification, the rumors have been swiftly debunked, but questions remain about the true intent behind the viral photos. Whether it was an innocent promotional move or an attempt to leverage speculation for publicity.
