Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Asake has officially announced the release date for his highly anticipated fourth studio album, titled 'M$NEY'. The project is slated to drop on May 1, 2026, according to a social media announcement by the artist [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].

Accompanying the announcement was a cryptic teaser video showcasing the creation of a marble sculpture in Asake's likeness by Iraqi-Dutch sculptor Athar Jabar [1, 4, 5, 6]. This artistic representation is widely believed to be connected to the album's cover art [1].

'M$NEY' will feature 13 tracks and includes previously released singles such as 'Why Love', 'Badman Gangster' featuring French rapper Tiakola, and 'Worship', a collaboration with international DJ Snake [1, 2, 4, 5, 6]. The album will be released under Asake's imprint, GIRAN Republic, in partnership with EMPIRE [1, 5, 6].

This upcoming release marks Asake's fourth studio album in five years, highlighting his prolific output since his rise to fame with the 2020 hit single 'Lady' [1, 2, 4]. His previous works include 'Mr Money With The Vibes' (2022), 'Work of Art' (2023), and 'Lungu Boy' (2024) [1, 2, 4]. 'M$NEY' also follows his joint EP 'Real Vol. 1' with Wizkid, released earlier in 2026 [1, 2, 4, 6].

Asake, a Grammy-nominated artist, has become one of the most influential voices in Afrobeats, known for his distinctive fusion of Fuji-inspired vocals, street-hop, and Amapiano elements [1, 2, 4]. He holds the record for the most entries on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart and was recently recognized as the most-streamed artist on Spotify Nigeria [6].