Tag: Asa

Album review: On Bed of Stone, Asa is the queen of hearts. And soul

by Wilfred Okiche Bukola Elemide, better known as Asa is one of those artistes who could release an entire recording of their breathing and it would still sound musical to…

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“My ideal partner shouldn’t necessarily be pretty” || 20 things you never knew about Asa at 32

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian international singer, Bukola Elemide, popularly known as 'Asa' turns 32, today, 17 September. Asa recently released her third studio album 'Bed of Stone' to critical acclaim with…

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Asa to hold October concert in London [DETAILS]

by Damilola Jagun A week after releasing her critically acclaimed third studio album, Nigerian singer, Asa, has revealed plans to hold a concert for her fans in London. The concert…

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Asa releases third studio album ‘Bed of Stone’

by Kolapo Olapoju Bukola Elemide, better known as Asa, has released her third studio album, 'Bed of Stone'. The 14-track album had been highly anticipated by fans of the petite…

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#TheYNaijaInterview: I am not the most expensive producer in Nigeria- Cobhams Asuquo

by Wilfred Okichie   The super talented producer and musician who currently divides his time between Nigeria and Houston, Texas was in the country to attend to the various issues…

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#TheYNaijaInterview: I am not the most expensive producer in Nigeria- Cobhams Asuquo

by Wilfred Okichie The super talented producer and musician who currently divides his time between Nigeria and Houston, Texas was in the country to attend to the various issues demanding…

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Asa talks new ‘Bed of stone’ album + Acoustic performance of new single (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian international singer, Asa is set to release her third album, 'Bed of stone' on the 25th of August, and the singer is currently on work-mode, promoting…

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Song review: Asa’s ‘Dead Again’ is a class act through and through

by Henry Chibuzor Igwe She fails to plug the gap between her foreign listeners and the ordinary Nigerian audiences, so that what we have on Dead Again is one-sided, and…

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Demola Rewaju: Once upon a time there was Styl-Plus

by Demola Rewaju The second problem as I see it was that they tried to shift from the R n B flavour which brought their first album much success to…

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I want to take my fashion label int’l someday – Rodney Emeka, winner of 2013 MTN Young Designer of the Year award

Rodney Emeka Igwedinma by Akan Ido YNaija recently met with Rodney Emeka Igwedinma, the winner of MTN Young Designer of the Year award and the young ambitious designer spoke about…

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Singer, Asa involved in a car accident in the US [DETAILS]

by Isi Esene International music superstar, Asa, was earlier today involved in an accident. The soul singer who sang chart-topping songs like 'Jailer' and 'Fire on the Mountain', had the…

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‘Sexual and objectifying’: American Apparel advert is banned in UK for showing models ‘half naked’ (PHOTOS)

Controversial US retailer American Apparel has once again flouted advertising regulations with images of women in vulnerable poses "likely to cause serious offence" to visitors to its website, a watchdog…

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D’Angelo, Eric Benet, Ada, Darey, Bez, more set for the first Calabar International Jazz Festival this Easter weekend

by Rachel Ogbu First was the Calabar Festival every December now Cross River State is set to debut the Calabar International Jazz Festival this Easter. The festival is designed to provide three…

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Don’t be a waist: 9 lessons from Iyanya’s success for new artistes (in fact, for everyone)

by Chi Ibe   I remember in 2011 seeing Iyanya slip out of an event at Terra Kulture, Lagos - he looked lost, as the paparazzi mobbed the 'hotter' stars.…

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Asa releases video for ‘Ba Mi Dele’ (WATCH)

by Isi Esene You can't help but commend the creativity that goes into Asa's videos. This video, 'Ba mi dele,' is another single out of her new album, 'Beautiful Imperfection'.…

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Asa raises the stakes! ‘The way I feel’ (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Is Asa now a nurse? Definitely not - music nurse, maybe. In this newly released video for the song, 'The way I feel', Asa plays a medical…

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Something New: Tamara debuts with ‘Too good to be true’

by Isi Esene In the first season of Naija Sings, Tamara, wowed with her vocal prowess, eventually finishing at 2nd place. A fast-rising solo artiste, the Bayelsa born lady whose…

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Interview: Ebisan is here to take over!

Ebisan: Here to stay! by Isi Esene Yes, she studied International Business Management in the university but music has always been her calling. Ebisan is a talented singer/songwriter, she's got…

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Peter Culshaw and Joe Muggs discuss the new Nigerian pop scene on UK Radio show 5

by Seyi Lawal Peter Culshaw who  just returned to the UK from Lagos, spoke on the Radio show 5 about his tour d’horizon of the dynamic Nigerian pop scene, featuring Asa,…

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#AMAA2012Review: Asa, 2face and the power of performance

by Collins Eboru Asa on the #AMAA2012 stage The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs) have come and gone but it still leaves a tang of excitement and hope for the…

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Something New: Lindsey Abudei covers Asa’s ‘Jailer’ this Easter

by Seyi Lawal Project Fame alumi, Lindsey Abudei returns with a lovely version of ASA’s award winning song “Jailer”.  Guitar by Atta Lenell. Click here to listen:LINDSEY-JAILER_COVER

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Asa now verified on twitter

by Lekan Olanrewaju Paris-based Nigerian soul singer, Bukola Elemide aka Asa has joined the enviable league of celebrities with verified status on the popular social network, Twitter. It is not…

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Stop! Asa raises alarm over ‘fake song’

by Hauwa Gambo   Below is text of a press release issued by the communication representatives for singer Asa: "It has come to our attention that a certain Nigerian Chronotech…

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#HotOffThePress: Blonde bombshell! Asa covers TW magazine’s January issue

by Wilfred Okiche Soul music diva Asa is hot on the cover of tw magazine's January issue. The songbird looks fly, fit and happy as she continues to explore her…

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What a year! Is Asa unstoppable or what?

by Wilfred Okiche It has been a phenomenal year for Nigerian born soul diva, Asa. Her sophomore album, 'Beautiful Imperfection' released late in 2010 carried over into 2011 and was…

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Video: Dakolo 'cries out' in a heartfelt live performance

by 'Ifreke Inyang Timi Dakolo finally dropped his long-expected album titled 'Beautiful Noise' this year. For every fan and admirer of the amazing vocalist, the wait was frustrating and laced with anxiety however critics…

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Hanging out with a genius! Cobhams speaks on his work, marriage and determination

by 'Ifreke Inyang Cobhams is one of the most respected Nigerian producers. He is the man behind Asa's  debut album, which became an international hit. In addition to producing the…

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The Headies are here! A preview of the 2011 HHWA

The Headies a.k.a Hip Hop World Awards is going down this Saturday and is poised to be this weekend’s biggest attraction. Over here, Wilfred Okiche has already caught the Headies…

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Competition! Harrysong activates #250,000 worth bonanza

by Wilfred Okiche Questionmark Entertainment will be giving out #50,000 worth of prizes to 5 fan each if they can state which old tune the label's act, Harrysong covered in the…

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Arise O' Compatriots! YNaija selects an Independence Celebration tracklist

Compiled by Wilfred Okiche YNaija wishes you a happy Independence Day celebration. Below are tunes, from the past and present, to spice up your day! Nigeria My Beloved Country -Funmi…

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