Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, was seen in a viral video attempting to reach the Black Stone during a pilgrimage in Mecca.

In the clip circulating on social media, the Afrobeats star appeared to struggle as people around him lifted him in an effort to move him closer to the sacred stone on the Kaaba.

The attempt looked difficult because of the large crowd of pilgrims gathered around the holy site, with many worshippers also trying to get close.

The video showed the singer among thousands of worshippers at the Grand Mosque as prayers and other religious rites continued.

The development comes days after Asake shared a glimpse of his spiritual journey in Saudi Arabia.

In an earlier video posted on his social media page, the singer was seen performing Umrah in Medina, where he offered prayers at Raudhatul Jannah, one of the most revered prayer areas in Islam, located within Al Masjid an Nabawi.

He captioned the post, “Alhamdulillah,” a phrase commonly used by Muslims to express gratitude to God.

His post drew reactions from fans, especially as it came months after social media discussions and speculations about his faith. (Guardian)