Artist
Aṣa
Personb. 1982 · Paris, Nigeria, Nigeria
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Bio
Aṣa (born Bukola Elemide) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter whose music blends Afro-soul, neo-soul, and pop. Born in Paris to Nigerian parents and raised in Lagos, she began performing in local clubs before releasing her self-titled debut album in 2007, which earned international acclaim for its introspective lyrics and warm, acoustic sound. Her subsequent releases, including the albums "Lonely at the Top" (2010) and "Bed of Stone" (2014), further established her as a distinctive voice in contemporary African music. Aṣa is known for her socially conscious songwriting and her ability to fuse Western and African musical traditions into a style often described as "Afro-soul."
