“Not sure I will like to be associated with the bank” | Who at GTBank offended Asa?

So Mr Dianose on Twitter probably just entered a Guaranty Trust Bank and the feeling of “worship” came over him as it does many of us once Asa’s soft voice starts to motivate us towards greatness… “guaranteed to take the lead. To be the best in whatever I do…” So he asked: https://twitter.com/mrDianose/status/840142690318655488 Asa’s “The... Read More

Thinking Through

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February 5, 2017

Album Review: With Id Cabasa, 9ice fights back for creative relevancy

by Will Fred 9ice and Id Cabasa made sweet music in the past. Their union produced 9ice’s magnum opus, Gongo Aso as well as a couple of other essential records of both their careers. Then the inevitable happened, their union collapsed and they both went their separate ways. Both careers suffered instantly. 9ice has had... Read More

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9ice, Album review, Asa, C.NN/G.RA. Gongo Aso, DJ Coublon, Folklore, ID Cabasa, Music, Nice, Nigerian Music, Young John

December 19, 2016

Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa: Here is really why you need to chase your dreams [NEW VOICES]

by Ayodotun Rotimi- Akinfenwa You are holding people up. It’s that simple. Yes, we have heard many speakers tell us: Find your path!, “Follow your dreams!” and we received such declarations with excitement and hope. A couple of years down the line, however, we’ve thrown up our hands up in exasperation at how hard it... Read More

Featured

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September 19, 2016

The Film Blog: We have to disagree with this review of 93 Days

Harry Itie is a smart guy. We like him. He anchors the Entertainment beat on TV Continental. And he runs a great blog. But we vehemently disagree with his review of 93 Days which we finally watched over the weekend. To be honest, we find ourselves looking at him a bit askance, because we went in... Read More

Featured, The Film Blog

93 Days, Asa, chimamanda, Harry Itie

July 24, 2016

5 female African acts who should perform at the next One Africa Music Fest

It was such an epic night at the One Africa Music Fest in New York on Friday, July 22 2016, when top African acts lit up the 19,000 capacity Barclays Center with their amazing performances. One of the artistes who performed excellently well was Tiwa Savage and she was the only female artiste lined up... Read More

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May 2, 2016

Wilfred Okiche: See Asa and die

Nine years. That’s how long Asa made Lagos- and Nigeria,- the land of her birth, wait for a major headlining concert befitting her status as Nigeria’s premiere vocalist and performer. From her Paris base, Nigeria’s biggest music export not named Kuti touches down once in a while to promote whatever studio album she is selling... Read More

The Cutting Floor

Asa, concert, lagos, review, Wilfred Okichie

May 2, 2016

The 7 most memorable moments from Asa’s concert

As expected, it was a glorious night of premium music, charged emotions and many ephemeral moments of greatness on Sunday, May 1 as one of Nigeria’s best –Asa wowed the audience at her first concert as a headliner in the country. Asa: Live in Lagos, was held at the Eko Hotels and Suites. Here are... Read More

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May 1, 2016

Asa lights up the arena with ‘Awe’ & ‘Satan Be Gone’ (WATCH)

Nigerian-French singer, Asa is performing live at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. After the opening acts had gotten the audience warmed up, Asa received a lengthy applause as she stepped out to take center-stage. To whet the appetite of her fans, she started with ‘Awe’ and ‘Satan Be Gone’. #AsaLiveInLagos and the crowd... Read More

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May 1, 2016

7 ways you know Asa’s concert is the aje-butter answer to #Olic

by Chi Ibe and Sola Fasasi If you pay attention to anything, then you know the biggest news this weekend is Asa’s Live Concert in Lagos – happening this evening at the Eko Convention Centre. Our reporters, who are milling around the place to stand in the gap for you, share some of their irreverent... Read More

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April 30, 2016

This is what Asa’s fans should expect tomorrow

Award-winning artiste, Asa is holding her first concert as a headliner in Nigeria on Sunday, May 1. The concert which is tagged –Asa: Live in Lagos will be held at the Eko Hotel and Suites. Speaking at the media briefing on Saturday, the singer promised fans a magical experience. “Tomorrow is going to be fun.... Read More

Asa, Asa: Live in Lagos

April 9, 2016

Asa announces first ever concert in Nigeria

Lagos state will play host to the first ever Nigerian concert of France-based singer, Asa. The event tagged ‘Asa, Live in Lagos’ would see the award-winning act perform songs off her internationally acclaimed albums including some from her last LP –Bed of Stone. Music listeners and fans alike would make their way to the Eko... Read More

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March 29, 2016

Amazing cover of Asa’s ‘Jailer’ and Chris Brown’s ‘Judge Me’ done by Didee Eta (LISTEN)

Afro/RnB artiste, Didee Eta’s version of ‘Jailer’ by Nigeria’s Afro/soul songstress; Asa and ‘Don’t Judge me’ by American superstar -Chris Brown are a testament of his singing prowess. He plans to release a full EP titled ‘Da Ke’ sometime this year, which would feature tracks like Go Down, Things you do and the Top Naija... Read More

Asa, Chris Brown, Didee Eta

December 5, 2015

Etcetera critiques Asa, Naeto C and Korede Bello in new article

The weekly critic of everything and everyone but himself is back and his victims this time around are quite unexpected. Etcetera in his new article criticised Asa, for featuring on songs with Naeto C and Korede Bello. Read the article below. “I walked into the music preview room at the radio station and I saw one of our... Read More

Asa, Etcetera, Korede Bello, Naeto C, opens fire

November 16, 2015

Don Jazzy, Asa, Diamond Platnumz, others named ambassadors for The Future Awards 2015

Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa has announced the ambassadors for the 10th anniversary – a stellar cast of past winners of the awards across business, development, governance and the creative industries. The 10 selected ambassadors are international recording artiste Bukonla ‘Asa’ Elemide (Nigeria), music producer Michel ‘Don Jazzy’ Ajere (Nigeria), beauty entrepreneur... Read More

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June 20, 2015

Asa and Dare in the studio, cooking something magical (PHOTOS)

Darey and Asa may be working on a song together, according to these images below. The two can be seen goofing around in the studio as they make music. We cant wait to hear the outcome.

\, Asa, Darey, Music, together

April 29, 2015

See behind the scenes photos from Asa’s new video ‘Eyo’

by Chinwe Okafor Queen of Soul and international music star, Asa has released the video for her hit single ‘Eyo’. This track is off her Bed of Stone album which was released in 2014. The colourful video was directed by Meji Alabi for JM production. The video celebrates the lifestyle of the average Nigerian and... Read More

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March 12, 2015

Asa performs ‘Eyo’ at a crowded market in Brussels (WATCH)

by Chinwe Okafor Asa decided to try something new by performing in a market place. The singer shared a clip of herself performing in a packed market in Brussels. The clip is apparently from the filming of an acoustic version of ‘Eyo’ off her Bed of Stone album.

Asa, Eyo, Market Place, oblivion

February 25, 2015

This is why Asa is the absolute coolest (PHOTOS)

by Temitope Onitiju International music star Asa has released new promotional photographs as she embarks on the European leg of her Bed of Stone album tour. A departure from her usual laid back style, the French-Nigerian soul singer appears coolly sophisticated dressed in a menswear inspired suit with a plunging neckline, and strikingly ephemeral in... Read More

Asa, Bed of stone, France, Germany, tour

February 23, 2015

Asa drops ‘Satan be gone’ video (WATCH)

by Chinwe Okafor Asa has released the video for her single ‘Satan be gone’, which is off her ‘Bed of stone’ album. The video was directed by Meji Alabi for JM Films. Watch video below:

Asa, Bed of stone, Satan be gone, Video

February 18, 2015

Davido hangs out with billionaire, Femi Otedola + All the juicy stuff you missed on Instagram today (PHOTOS)

by Kemisola Filani See for yourself! YNaija‘s ‘What you missed on Instagram today’ helps you stay up-to-date with all the buzz, selfies, and moments they share on the social media app, Instagram. When a young billionaire meets with an older billionaire, what more could one say. “Wake up with a purpose. Go to sleep with... Read More

February 12, 2015

The kiss, the throwbacks & action… All the juicy stuff you missed on Instagram today (PHOTOS)

by S’ola Filani As if you needed another reason to love the end of the day. YNaija‘s ‘What you missed on Instagram Today’ helps you stay up-to-date with all the buzz, selfies, and moments they share on the social media App, Instagram. The Selfies: Paul Okoye, one half of the singing duo, Psquare kickstarted... Read More

December 16, 2014

Asa, Brymo, Jesse Jagz… look who else made the 10 best albums of 2014

by Wilfred Okiche This year, some of the biggest names in music released much hyped albums to varying degrees of success. Wizkid, 2face, P-Square all dropped records but none of them was considered fitting enough to make our annual year end list. The newcomers had a thing or two to teach complacent old hands about... Read More

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December 8, 2014

Asa rocks ‘Iconic Invanity’ to perform new record at ‘The Future Africa Awards 2014’ (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian international singer, Asa, was super-stylish last night, as headliner for the Future Awards Africa 2014′ held at the Intercontinental Hotel, in Lagos. The alternative soul/jazz singer showed a glimpse of her fashionable side, as she was clad in a beaded cape dress from Iconic Invanity’s 2015 Collection, to sing tracks off her... Read More

Asa, Iconic Invanity, OC Ukeje, The Future Awards Africa 2014, Timi Dakolo, Waje, Yemi Alade

December 8, 2014

The #TFAA2014 brings Asa back home to rock Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs Still on The Future Africa Awards 2014 buzz… Internationally renowned music star, Bukola Elemide aka Asa stole the show last night at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos venue of the event when she hit the stag in her pretty 3 piece ‘Iconic Invanity’ dress. Asa who recently released album, ‘Bed of Stone’ delivered ground breaking rendition... Read More

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December 8, 2014

Toke Makinwa, Linda Ikeji, Funke Akindele and more Fab ladies at The Future Awards Africa red carpet

by Anike Jacobs The 2014 Future Awards Africa (TFAA), celebrating noteworthy people for their positive contributions to Africa as well as to honour young African inspiring young leaders, held last night at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos. The red carpet was hosted by Bolanle Olukanni while the awards were hosted by Osas Ighodaro, Iyanya and Ice Prince. We... Read More

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December 1, 2014

Asa, Yemi Alade, Iyanya to perform at The Future Awards Africa 2014

by Jewel Stephen Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2014 has announced the performers for its 2014 edition. Leading the pack is one of Nigeria’s most successful music exports of the last decade, Asa, who is based in Paris, and Yemi Alade, who is arguably the foremost breakout artiste of the year.... Read More

Asa, Banky W and Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Bolanle Olukanni, Diamond Platnumz, Genevieve Nnaji, Ice Prince, Iyanya, Ohimai Atafo, omotola jalade ekeinde, Osas Ighodaro, The Future Awards Africa, Yemi Alade, Zainab Balogun

November 25, 2014

I get the best result when I am sad – Asa opens up on her music, childhood and #Chibok girls

Songbird Bukola Eremide popularly known as Asa recently had an interview with RFI, a French current affairs radio station, where she talked about making her latest, third album, Bed of Stone, the joys of learning to ride a motorbike and why she’s feels so close to Nigeria’s kidnapped schoolgirls. Asa also why Nigeria’s kidnapped schoolgirls... Read More

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November 25, 2014

Finally! 2face Idibia and Asa hint on a collaboration

by Kolapo Olapoju Without a doubt, 2face Idibia and Asa are Nigeria’s brightest musical export in modern times. Therefore, it’s only apt that any talk of collaboration between the pair would result in media frenzy. 2face shared on his Instagram page, a photo of himself and Asa, who gave him cheek-kiss. He added the caption... Read More

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October 25, 2014

Sexy lady: Asa gets a boob job in new portrait (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju A fan of Nigerian International singer, Asa, has painted an amazing portrait of the France-based artiste. The painter, @TheLastArtxtect, posted on Twitter, the photo-image of the portrait, which gives Asa a ‘Janelle Monae inspired look, and a sharp afro to complete it. Asa responded saying she loved the painting, while also... Read More

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October 19, 2014

How a speech and an album connected Lupita Nyong and Asa in London (LOOK)

Kenyan-born Hollywood actress, Lupita Nyong met with our very own artiste, Asa at the Sindika Dokolo Art Foundation dinner at London’s Cafe Royal last night and she took to her Instagram page to gush about meeting. Lupita told Asa she listened to her album everyday while filming #12yearsaslave while Asa told the former that she... Read More

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Don Jazzy, Asa, Diamond Platnumz, others named ambassadors for The Future Awards 2015

Asa and Dare in the studio, cooking something magical (PHOTOS)

See behind the scenes photos from Asa’s new video ‘Eyo’

Asa performs ‘Eyo’ at a crowded market in Brussels (WATCH)

This is why Asa is the absolute coolest (PHOTOS)

Asa drops ‘Satan be gone’ video (WATCH)

Davido hangs out with billionaire, Femi Otedola + All the juicy stuff you missed on Instagram today (PHOTOS)

The kiss, the throwbacks & action… All the juicy stuff you missed on Instagram today (PHOTOS)

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Asa rocks ‘Iconic Invanity’ to perform new record at ‘The Future Africa Awards 2014’ (PHOTOS)

The #TFAA2014 brings Asa back home to rock Lagos (PHOTOS)

Toke Makinwa, Linda Ikeji, Funke Akindele and more Fab ladies at The Future Awards Africa red carpet

Asa, Yemi Alade, Iyanya to perform at The Future Awards Africa 2014

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Finally! 2face Idibia and Asa hint on a collaboration

Sexy lady: Asa gets a boob job in new portrait (LOOK)

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