[PROFILE] ASA - Word Music Singer

BIRTHDAY

September 17, 1982 (age 36)

BIRTHPLACE

Paris, France

ABOUT

French-Nigerian singer-songwriter who was nominated for the 2011 Female Artist of the Year award at the French Music Awards.

BEFORE FAME

She attended Peter King's School of Music, where she learned how to play guitar in only six months.

TRIVIA

Her stage name, Asa, means "Hawk" in Yoruba. She was born Bukola Elemide in Paris.

FAMILY LIFE

She grew up with three brothers.

ASSOCIATED WITH

She cites Erykah Badu as a huge influence on her music.

SINGLES

• 2009 "Fire on the Mountain" - - Aṣa (Asha) "Jailer" - -
  
• 2010 "Be My Man" 89 76 Beautiful Imperfection 2011 "Why Can't We" - 94
  
• 2012 "The Way I Feel" - -
  

"Ba Mi Dele" - - Beautiful Imperfection (re-release)

• 2014 "Dead Again" 1