Asa Biography and net worth 2023

Bukola Elemide popularly known professionally worldwide as “Asa” was born on the 17th of September, 1982 in Paris, France. She was born to Nigerian parents in France who were studying and working before they eventually relocated back to Nigeria when she was just two years old.

Her origin can be traced to Itoku, Abeokuta south local government area, Ogun state, Nigeria. Asa was raised in Lagos state, Nigeria. She had her primary and secondary school education in Lagos state and when she was 18 years old she moved back to Paris where she started her artistic journey.

According to her, she grew interested in music from the collection of great music her father gathered for his works as a cinematographer. Then in 2004, Asa’s manager and friend introduced her to Cobhams Emmanuel Asuquo who later produced her first song titled “Asa”. Her first album got her so much recognition and awards and a large number of copies were sold all over.

Asa then went ahead to release her second album but before that time she had already signed with Naive Record label. Just like the first album, it topped several music charts across the world and her fame grew so fast. She always add a pinch at least of culture to her music and that also brought uniqueness to her song.

Asa is an internationally successful singer, songwriter, stage performer, and recording artist. She is very exposed in terms of music and maintains her genre compared to other Nigerian female musicians. She is considered the richest Nigerian female musician and very influential too. Asa’s net worth for the year 2022 is estimated to be 28 million nairas.