Bukola Elemide, professionally known as Aa, is a smoky-voiced Nigerian-French singer, songwriter, and recording artist. Asa's warm neo-soul songs incorporate elements of soul, pop, folk, and reggae, among other international influences. Early Life and Education Asa was born on September 17, 1982, in Sign Virgo, Paris. Her parents were studying cinematography in France at the
Nigerian songstress and songwriter, Asa (Bukola Elemide), recently caused a stir by singing – in a long black dress, appearing to mourn the demise of her nation - her hit 2007 song “Fire on the Mountain” to Nigerian leaders, including President Muhammadu Buhari, at an event in the presidential villa in Abuja.