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Bukola Elemide (born September 17, 1982) is a Nigerian premier pop singer. The 5-foot-tall singer is better known by his stage name, Asa.
She is a singer, songwriter, and recording artist known for her powerful voice and lyrics.
A professional guitarist, she came into the limelight after releasing her debut album, Asha.
With four studio albums and numerous concerts under her belt, Asa is one of the greatest music artists to ever come from the African continent.
Nigerian singer
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| Name: | Bukola Elemide |
| stage name: | Asa |
| Date of Birth: | September 17, 1982 (41 years old) |
| place of birth: | Paris, France |
| country of origin: | Lagos State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Top secret |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| net worth: | $800,000 to $1.5 million |
early life
Assa holds dual nationality. She was born in Paris on September 17, 1982 to Nigerian parents.
A few years before she was born, her parents immigrated to France in search of a wider world. Before she was born, the Elemide family had been working and studying in France. Her name is Bukola, which was given to her by her parents.
In 1990, two years after she was born, her parents decided to move back to their native Nigeria. The family settled in the city of Lagos, where Mr. Elemide worked as a cinematographer. In addition to filmmaking, her father had a love for good music, so he collected a lot of records at home. These records were a fusion of different styles, including songs by American and African singers.
Growing up listening to her father’s favorite singers, including Fela Kuti, Miriam Makebe, Diana Ross, Nina Simons, Bob Marley, and Aretha Franklin, Asa developed a passion for music and expressed her artistry by writing songs and singing in community talent shows.
Asa spent about 18 years in Lagos State, the heart of African music, before moving to Paris, where she was born. She moved to Paris because she wanted to improve her musical skills. While in Lagos, she had already become a well-regarded artist. She taught herself how to play the guitar and excels in pop, jazz and indie pop.
educate
Asa’s educational journey began in Lagos Mainland, where her parents sent her to an excellent kindergarten. After graduating from kindergarten, she went to primary school in the city.
She received her secondary education at an all-girls school from which she graduated with honours and obtained her WASSCE certificate.
She initially applied to attend the IMFP Jazz Conservatory. However, her tutor advised her against it and told her that she should focus on studying music. This was because she already had all the knowledge required to become a great musical artist. Therefore, there was no need for her to study at school anymore.
Profession
Asa’s musical journey took a new turn when she became friends with Janet Nwose, who later became her manager and connected her with A-list producer Cobhams Asuquo. Cobhams is credited with producing Asa’s debut album, Asha.
Her first single was “Eiye Adaba”, which became a hit on many radio and television stations in the country within a few months of its release. The song made Asa the brightest new star in the industry. The success of the single led to her signing a record deal with Naive Records. After Asa released her first album, her fame grew as thousands of people listened to her songs. The album topped many charts in Africa, Europe and Asia.
Her second album, Beautiful Imperfection, was released in October 2010. She collaborated with French musician Nicolas Mollard on the album. The album was a huge success, going platinum in 2011. It has reportedly sold 400,000 copies worldwide.
In 2014, Asa released more intriguing music, including singles such as “Eyo”, “Satan Be Gone”, “Moving On” and “Dead Again”. These singles are part of her third studio album “Bed Of Stone”.
After much speculation, Asa finally made fans smile with her fourth album, Lucid. The album includes singles such as Murder In USA, The Beginning, and Good Thing. The project was released on October 11, 2019.
Awards and nominations
She received the Constantine Prize in 2008. She was nominated for Best Female Artist of the Year at the 2011 French music awards Victoires de la Musique.
Discography
- wide awake
- Stone Bed
- Beautiful Imperfections
- Asha
- Fire on the Mountain
- start
- Honey
- Aiyo
- Be my man
- jailer
Social Media
Due to her fame, music star Asa has a huge following on social media. She has over 475,000 followers on Instagram and over 796,000 followers on Twitter.
- Instagram – @asaofficial
- Twitter account – @Asa_official
Personal life
Asa likes dreadlocks very much and has kept this hairstyle for many years. She has dark skin and short stature. She always wears glasses.
When she is not touring around the world, she stays at her mansion in Lagos. She is an inspiration to other alternative musicians on the continent. She is one of the highest paid music artists in Africa.
A few years ago, she had a serious relationship with a handsome young entrepreneur. However, the two broke up due to irreconcilable differences. However, they still remain friends. She is currently single.
net worth
Asa has amassed a significant amount of wealth over the years. Her net worth is estimated to be between $800,000 and $1.5 million.
