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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October 4, 2014

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 the ear. Since scaling music heights with her eponymous début body of work, Asa has become music royalty, carrying the burden of constantly having to... Read More

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September 17, 2014

“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 the lead single ‘Dead again’, and she has began a tour of Europe to promote the new record. Back at home, in Nigeria, Asa is... Read More

September 4, 2014

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 is scheduled to hold on Thursday, 2 October, at the Union Chapel in Islington, London, United Kingdom. Reports indicate that the London concert is among... Read More

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August 26, 2014

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 singer all over the world. The album has been available on itunes since Monday, 25 August. Asa has released two studio albums and one live-album,... Read More

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August 5, 2014

#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 his attention. As a record label boss, artiste, producer and business man, his life has been one of inspiration and his career has blossomed... Read More

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August 4, 2014

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

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August 2, 2014

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 the album and the first single ‘Dead again’. Asa says the songs on her new album were born from her life and the shock she... Read More

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June 9, 2014

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 pro-Europe at best. “Dead Again” is a fresh single from Asa, off her third Album “Bed of Stone” scheduled for a September release. The song... Read More

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May 10, 2014

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 the commercial sounds that most Nigerians seemed to prefer…until Asa came and proved the pundits wrong. There was nothing wrong with your sound Styl-Plus! Listening to Inspiration... Read More

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December 27, 2013

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

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 his background, career trajectory, his hope for the Nigerian fashion industry and his dream of working with the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Read the full interview... Read More

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May 14, 2013

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 accident in Nashville, Tennessee, US. According to the artiste, she was taking a walk around an intersection when she got hit by a car driven... Read More

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April 18, 2013

‘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 has ruled. The clothing brand has regularly broken advertising rules for using exploitative images of young women. Recently the brand posted six photos of a... Read More

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March 28, 2013

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 nights of fabulous headline performances as the ideal Easter weekend getaway for everyone. Starting this Friday March 29 at 7pm, the festival would feature music... Read More

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March 3, 2013

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. There was something about his face that made me sad. He had been some kind of celebrity since winning the first Project Fame in 2008,... Read More

December 23, 2012

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’. The video was directed by Tristan Holmes, enjoy it below.

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December 5, 2012

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 caregiver in a war veterans’ hospital voicing her frustration, fear, hopelessness and despair. This is quintessential Asa, always coming with a poignant message – watch... Read More

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October 20, 2012

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 name is Ijaw for a lovely bird has now released her debut single titled ‘Too good to be True‘. The track which is produced by... Read More

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September 22, 2012

Interview: Ebisan is here to take over!

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 lots of soul, a flavour that shines in all her work. In 2006 Ebisan co-wrote and recorded a song called ‘What Women Want’, which was very well received by... Read More

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July 15, 2012

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, Tiwa Savage, 2Face, Flavour and D’Banj, the “Koko-Master”, who has just had his first UK Top 10 hit with “Oliver Twist”. Also discussed was the... Read More

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April 29, 2012

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

by Collins Eboru The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs) have come and gone but it still leaves a tang of excitement and hope for the future in the Nigerian music scene, strange as that might seem. It gave us a chance to step into the new age and see how real super stars perform. While... Read More

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April 9, 2012

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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March 13, 2012

#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 clear when the account was verified but Twitter users began to notice the blue ‘good-tick’ badge, symbol of verification on her profile this morning. Asa... Read More

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February 24, 2012

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 Limited (a CD factory) based in Lagos Nigeria is preparing to go into commercial production of a purported Asa music production titled ‘Down On Me’.... Read More

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January 30, 2012

#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 feminine side. There’s nothing more to say. We like. It’s on the streets now – and it’s a feast now that there’s no other magazines... Read More

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December 30, 2011

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 one of the most played albums of the year. She cut a beautiful video for the disc’s second single ‘Why can’t we’ and had us... Read More

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November 7, 2011

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 have claimed its worth the wait. Timi proved beyond every doubt that he has been working very hard to release the very best in his... Read More

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November 3, 2011

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 album, Cobhams wrote and co-wrote several of its hits songs. He has also worked with Darey, Bez and Timi Dakolo amongst other notable artistes. In... Read More

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October 20, 2011

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 fever and he brings you a list of nominees he’ll be rooting for. 1) Oleku – Ice Prince Ft. Brymo : The most infectious single... Read More

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October 18, 2011

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 track ‘Baby Don’t Cry’ off his recently released debut album, ‘Testfy’. The kevin Lucciano owned record imprint that was once home to soul music singer... Read More

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

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

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

Asa to hold October concert in London [DETAILS]

Asa releases third studio album ‘Bed of Stone’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interview: Ebisan is here to take over!

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

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

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

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Asa now verified on twitter

Stop! Asa raises alarm over ‘fake song’

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

What a year! Is Asa unstoppable or what?

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

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

The Headies are here! A preview of the 2011 HHWA

Competition! Harrysong activates #250,000 worth bonanza

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