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British-Nigerian rap icon Skepta has confirmed that a long-rumored collaboration with Afrobeats star Asake is officially in the works, and fans can’t keep calm.
The UK grime pioneer took to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, October 26, 2025, to hint at the project, posting a cryptic but exciting message that read: “Big Smoke pelu Big Money @asakemusik.”
In Yoruba, the word “pelu” translates to “and,” meaning the tweet loosely reads “Big Smoke and Big Money.” The reference immediately clicked with fans, “Big Smoke” being Skepta’s nickname and “Big Money” a fitting nod to Asake’s reputation for hit-making and lavish success.
The post, which quickly racked up thousands of interactions, suggests that the collaboration is nearing completion. The hourglass emoji in Skepta’s caption only fueled anticipation that the record might drop sooner than expected.
This upcoming track is already being hailed as one of the most exciting crossovers of the year. Skepta, known for merging grime with global sounds, and Asake, whose blend of Afrobeats, Fuji, and street-pop has reshaped Nigerian music, are expected to deliver a powerful, genre-blurring hit.
While details like the song’s title and release date remain under wraps, fans across the UK, Nigeria, and beyond are eagerly awaiting what could be one of the defining musical moments of 2025.
SKEPTA & ASAKE HAVE ONE ON THE WAY 🤩🔜 pic.twitter.com/Z2JvNEOQrz
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) October 26, 2025 Get Fresh updates from NotJustOk as they drop via X and Facebook
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