Asa Asika, the well-known talent manager behind Nigerian music superstar Davido, recently made headlines not only for his role in the entertainment industry but also for his personal life. On May 17, 2025, Asika married Leona Adesanya, daughter of the prominent oil magnate Laitan Leno Adesanya.
This union marks another high-profile relationship for Asa Asika, who previously dated Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, herself the daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola. Both Leona and DJ Cuppy come from influential and affluent Yoruba families, highlighting a pattern of Asika’s connections with women from prominent backgrounds.
Following the wedding, social media was abuzz with discussions — some supportive, others critical. A Facebook user, Taiye Jiboluwa, sparked debate with a post suggesting a trend where Igbo men, such as Asa Asika, strategically align themselves with wealthy Yoruba families through romantic relationships. He pointed out that despite Asika lacking a formal university degree, he married Leona, who holds a master’s degree from a prestigious UK university.
Jiboluwa argued that this reflects a broader social dynamic, where influential Yoruba families might overlook cultural preservation in favor of celebrity status. He cautioned the Yoruba community to be vigilant, drawing parallels to Jewish billionaires who carefully control marriages within their community to preserve wealth and heritage.
His post read in part:
“These Igbo guys are not just after Yoruba women, they are after the best of them. After losing DJ Cuppy, this Asika set eyes on another Yoruba lady from a super rich family… Yorubas, I’m afraid, aren’t thinking of their future…”
The post ignited various reactions:
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@Olu Martins Martin lamented, “All three daughters of Otedola are marked by Ibos. Too bad.”
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@Damilola Pedro called out tribalism, emphasizing unity: “You people can continue your tribal wars while we keep loving each other… tribalism is what you are still about.”
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@Elekunle Latifa Ifemelunamma Thelma pleaded for peace, “We are one Nigeria… I am Yoruba and marrying an Igbo man. Please don’t generalize.”
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@Id Chiletam Sunday questioned the tribal divide, “Hmmmm I don’t know if people really believe in tribal war like this…”
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@Maestro B Nicholas accused Jiboluwa of jealousy: “Why do you write out of jealousy??”
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