Asa Bukola Elemide ( Born on September 17, 1982) popularly known as Asa is Nigeria’s foremost pop icon. She is a Nigerian-French singer, songwriter, and recording artist.
The professional guitarist came to the spotlight after she released her debut album, Asha.
With four studio albums and several concerts to her credit, Asa is one of the biggest music artists to have emerged from the African continent.
Real Facts About Asa
- Full Name: Asa Bukola Elemide
- Stage Name: Asa
- Born: 17 September 1982
- Age 40 years old (2022)
- Gender: Female
- Place of Birth: Paris, France
- State Of Origin: Ogun State
- Nationality: Nigerian/France
- Occupation: Singer • Songwriter
- Net Worth: Not Disclosed yet
Asa Early Life & Education
Asa was born to Nigerian parents in the city of Paris on the 17th of September 1982.
Her parents had migrated a few years before her birth to France in search of greener pastures. The Elemides were working and studying in the city prior to her birth. She was given the first name, Bukola, by her parents.
In 1990 (two years after her birth), her parents decided to move back to their fatherland, Nigeria. The family took up residence in the city of Lagos where Mr. Elemide worked as a cinematographer. Asides from filmmaking, her father had a deep likeness for good music so he collected a lot of records in their home. The records were a mix of different genres, featuring songs from American and African artists.
Her father’s favorites include the likes of Fela Kuti, Miriam Makebe, Diana Ross, Nina Simones, Bob Marley, and Aretha Franklin. As Asa grew up listening to these artists, she developed a passion for music and expressed her artistic ability by composing songs and singing at talent shows in her community.
Asa started school in the mainland part of Lagos where her parents enrolled her in a good kindergarten school. On graduating from preschool, she attended elementary school in the city.
She studied at an all-girls school for her secondary school education. She graduated from the institution with flying colors, having obtained her WASSCE.
Asa Career
Asa began her music career when she befriended Janet Nwose, who later become her manager and was the one who linked her up with A-list producer, Cobhams Asuquo. Cobhams received credit for producing Asa’s debut album – Asha.
Her debut single is Eiye Adaba which received massive airplay on many radio and TV stations in the country within months of its release. This song positioned Asa as the newest shining star in the industry. The success of the single secured her a record deal with Naive Records. After Asa dropped her debut album, her fame rose higher as thousands of people listened to her songs. The album topped many charts in Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Her sophomore album, Beautiful Imperfection was released in October 2010. She collaborated with a French musician, Nicolas Mollard on the project. The album was a huge success as it went platinum in 2011. She reportedly sold 400,000 copies of the album worldwide.
Asa Discography
Albums
- 2007 -Aṣa (Asha)
- 2010 -Beautiful Imperfection
- 2014 -Bed of Stone
- 2019 -Lucid
- 2022 -V
Singles
- Lucid
- Bed Of Stone
- Beautiful Imperfection
- Asha
- Fire On The Mountain
- The Beginning
- My Dear
- Eyo
- Be My Man
- Jailer
- IDG ft Wizkid
Asa Awards and Nominations
She won the Prix Constantin Award in 2008. She was nominated for the Female Artist Of The Year at the 2011 French Music Awards Victoires de la Musique.
Asa Net Worth
Asa net worth has not been estimated yet.
