Bukola Elemide popularly known as Asa is a
Nigerian French singer, songwriter and
recording artist born on September 17, 1982.
She is a versatile singer with musical genres of
Pop, Jazz and Indie Pop.
She is talented multi-instrumentalist; she plays
guitar and trumpet. She has been a force to
reckon with ever since she rose to fame in the
Nigerian music industry with accolades to
compliment.
Lets get to know more about the amazing
vocalist, Asa.
Early Life & Background
Asa was born on September 17, 1982 in Paris
to a Nigerian parents who were working and
studying cinematography in France.
At the age of two, her family returned to live in
Nigeria. She was raised in the Western part of
Nigeria, Lagos city to be precise.
She also studied at the IMFP school of Jazz
music.
Music Career
Asa music career took off at the age of 18
when she was in Paris.
Her music influence grew over the years from
the collection of great music her father had
built up for his work as a cinematographer.
She draws inspiration from the likes of Fela
Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Diana Ross, Nina Simone,
Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley and so on.
Asa was first introduced to Cobhams
Emmanuel Asuquo. She later got signed to
Naive records who partnered with Cobhams to
produce her self titled album “Asa”, She had
also released her first song back in Nigeria
titled “Eye Adaba”.
She released her second studio album
“Beautiful Imperfection” in October 2010. One
of the lead singles “Be My Man” was released
off the album in September 2010.
Asa released her third studio album “Bed of
Stone” in August 2014. The album produces hit
singles like “Dead Again”, “Eyo”, “Satan Be
Gone” and “The One That Never Comes”.
Awards & Nominations
Asa has won numeorus awards such as French
Constantin Award(2008) and French Music
Awards Victoires de la Musique nomination for
‘Female Artist of the Year’.
Personal Life
Asa who is yet to marry, has revealed that she
lost her virginity at the age of 28.
Net Worth
Asa is one of the amazing vocalist with an
estimated net worth of $1 million dollars.
Watch Music video for Asa “Eyo” below: