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Bukola Elemide, professionally known as Aṣa, is a Nigerian-French singer-songwriter born on 17 September 1982 in Paris, France. Raised in Lagos from the age of two, she later returned to Paris to study jazz music at IMFP, where her teachers encouraged her to become a recording artist. Aṣa debuted with her self-titled, platinum-selling album Aṣa (2007), followed by acclaimed works such as Beautiful Imperfection (2010), Bed of Stone (2014), Lucid (2019), and V (2022). Her musical style blends pop, soul, indie pop, Afrobeat, and reggae influences. Aṣa is known for her soulful voice, introspective songwriting, and guitar-driven performances.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Awards & Nominations

• 2008 – Prix Constantin: Best New Talent – Won:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• 2008 – The Headies: Album of the Year (“Aṣa”) – Won (at the 2008 Hip Hop World Awards):contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• 2010 – The Headies: Album of the Year (“Beautiful Imperfection”) – Nominated:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• 2010 – The Headies: R&B/Pop Album (“Beautiful Imperfection”) – Nominated:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• 2011 – Nigeria Entertainment Awards: Best Album (“Beautiful Imperfection”) – Nominated:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• 2012 – Victoires de la Musique (French Music Awards): Female Artist of the Year – Nominated:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

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Bukola Elemide, professionally known as Aṣa, is a Nigerian-French singer-songwriter born on 17 September 1982 in Paris, France. Raised in Lagos from the age of two, she later returned to Paris to study jazz music at IMFP, where her teachers encouraged her to become a recording artist.

Location: Nigeria

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