Nigerian Singer, Asa Celebrates Her 33rd Birthday Today

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Nigerian Singer, Asa Celebrates Her 33rd Birthday Today

Asa, born 17 September 1982) is a Nigerian French singer, songwriter, and recording artist. Her stage name "Asa" means "Hawk" in Yoruba.

A?a was the only female child in the family and had three brothers. At a young age she began to look after the house during her parents' frequent absences. This is when A?a started to sing.

In 2004 A?a met her manager and friend, Janet, who introduced her to Cobhams Emmanuel Asuquo, who in turn became her musical partner and producer.

At this stage of her life,[when?] A?a returned to Paris. Back in Nigeria, her first single, "Eyé Adaba," then "Jailer," were beginning to get airtime. A?a soon signed to Naïve Records. Partnered with Cobhams, and with the new involvement of Christophe Dupouy, she produced her first album, A?a. The release of the album saw A?a win the prestigious French Constantin Award in 2008, where she was voted best fresh talent of 10 singers or groups by a jury of 19 music-industry specialists in Paris.
Her second album, Beautiful Imperfection, was released on 25 October 2010. The lead single from Beautiful Imperfection is titled "Be My Man" and was released in late September. A video for the song was released in mid-October. She also performed with Féfé at the Sydney Festival in 2011.

What is your favourite Asa song?
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