Asa has been able to draw inspiration from these music legends. While growing up, her dad introduced her to music collections spanning from Marvin Gaye, Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin, King Sunny Adé, Diana Ross, Nina Simone and Miriam Makeba. Her Rise to FameĪfter 18 years, Asa returned to Paris to kick-start her musical career. At age 2, she returned back to Nigeria with her family, so she grew up in Lagos state.
Asa is the only female child in the family alongside 3 brothers.
Early life and background of Asaīorn 17th September, 1982 in Paris to Nigerian parents who were studying cinematography in France. The songstress with a smoky voice incorporates elements of soul, pop, folk, and reggae, among other international influences, in her warm neo-soul songs.
Bukola Elemide popularly known as Asa (Pronounced “Asha” in Yoruba) is a Nigerian-French musician, songwriter and a recording artist.
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