EN: Asa Opens Up About Challenges, Loneliness & Price Of Success

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  • čas přidán 8. 05. 2016
  • From Her First Album, Asa, A Cobams Asuquo Produced Body Of Work Which Achieved Critical Acclaim In 2007, To Bed Of Stones, Her 2015 Album And Several International Tours In Between, The Singer - Whose Songs Evoke A Myriad Of Emotions, From Somber Meditation As Experienced In Bibanke To Holy Rage With 'SATAN Be Gone', In This Interview, Says Her Journey Has Been An Uncertain Existence Fuelled By Good Fortune.
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Komentáře • 204

  • @abiloyeajayiemmanuel6301
    @abiloyeajayiemmanuel6301 Před 5 lety +198

    Forget wiskid and davido, ASA is the real music legend.

    • @adaama2283
      @adaama2283 Před 5 lety +12

      Thank you!! Asa is the real deal. Real talent. Unlike these so-called Afro-beats pretenders!!

    • @realtalkwithphil
      @realtalkwithphil Před 5 lety +5

      Real Talk 👍

    • @miraclechijioke1213
      @miraclechijioke1213 Před 5 lety +2

      Haha

    • @BlessedomTV
      @BlessedomTV Před 5 lety +27

      Her type of music appears to appeal to intellectuals mostly.

    • @use828
      @use828 Před 5 lety +1

      Abiloye Ajayi Emmanuel I CONCUR 👏👍

  • @idairottompaul6592
    @idairottompaul6592 Před 5 lety +152

    I came from a remote village in North Eastern part of Uganda, Asa's first song that I heard was jailer by that time technology was out of us and only radio stations owned the song so i promised my to look until I get. Cos it had a part in me, I love Asa. I hope one time you come to Uganda it will be the first I will go for a concert.

    • @Bookunming
      @Bookunming Před 4 lety +3

      Damn! I love what you wrote, especially where you mentioned the radio. Makes me wanna come to Uganda and relate with your culture.

    • @afri-ka1956
      @afri-ka1956 Před 3 lety

      @@Bookunming you are welcome.

  • @oluforijimibadejo5567
    @oluforijimibadejo5567 Před 5 lety +97

    I can't believe she puts it all down to luck...
    I mean that's the most humble thing I ever heard from a Nigerian artist

    • @oakpropertiesportharcourt
      @oakpropertiesportharcourt Před 4 lety +1

      Very True

    • @oludarealaba9947
      @oludarealaba9947 Před 2 lety +1

      That's correct dear Badejo,.
      Despite bn outstanding in all lines and sounds in her music,,that's what actually led to her Identity bn revealed,,,,it's a process,,,

  • @kayodeojo2309
    @kayodeojo2309 Před 5 lety +129

    Success is good but it does not protect against emptiness, but there's a friend that sticks closer than any other... find him and know him... Jesus Christ.

  • @anuoluwaadewale7561
    @anuoluwaadewale7561 Před 5 lety +39

    I just can't imagine Africa music without Asa.The very day I heard Asa song in a restaurant in uae I was down to earth. Keep moving my living legend, much love from your great fan. Respect

  • @kolawoleamaka9967
    @kolawoleamaka9967 Před 5 lety +22

    My husband love for ASA is extra ordinary at a point I don't have any choice than to fall in love with her song as well.

  • @kamarraji64
    @kamarraji64 Před 5 lety +80

    She does not only sing good songs, she also tells stories with her songs. A music philosopher kinda.

    • @peecho27
      @peecho27 Před 4 lety +1

      "Music philosopher", that's the phrase I've been looking for.

  • @continusincorporation6388

    This woman doesn't know the kind of talent that she is. You're huge, Asa!

  • @doubleedgedsword7411
    @doubleedgedsword7411 Před 4 lety +9

    She deserves multiple Grammy Awards

  • @BlessedomTV
    @BlessedomTV Před 5 lety +34

    I love you Asa, you are a rare gem. a deep mind making philosophical musical. May God bless you and keep you Asa!

  • @amoakokojo4672
    @amoakokojo4672 Před 5 lety +40

    She's so humble. It's as if she doesn't know how much of a legend she is.

  • @akinolafeyisolaademola4363
    @akinolafeyisolaademola4363 Před 5 lety +14

    Asa
    A musical poet and philosopher.
    Thanks for always reminding us that music 🎶 is different from noise. One of the few sanes we have in the Nigerian industry

  • @godisable8021
    @godisable8021 Před 5 lety +72

    Mehn I play asa to sleep sometimes. Her songs get into my spirit😍

    • @Bjcrypto545
      @Bjcrypto545 Před 5 lety +2

      Peterson Ben smart man. Salute from Hawaii!

    • @tayoojo5643
      @tayoojo5643 Před 5 lety +3

      Peterson Ben listen to TY Bello as well. She sings like her as well and she’s Nigeria from same tribe Yoruba

  • @carolrhoden9204
    @carolrhoden9204 Před 3 lety +3

    it was nice to come across your music on a Friday afternoon on a rainy day in the UK May 21 2021 for the first time

  • @d-b9845
    @d-b9845 Před rokem +2

    The straight face with which you sang that fire on the mountain during the renaming of NNPC endeared you to me!
    You're a jewel

  • @VoidW_onb
    @VoidW_onb Před 5 lety +54

    Members of my family and I are from Trinidad 🇹🇹 and Tobago. We love your work 😍😘

    • @tayoojo5643
      @tayoojo5643 Před 5 lety +1

      rachel fortune listen to TY Bello as well.

    • @Bookunming
      @Bookunming Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for the love, sister.

  • @aronuobinna3921
    @aronuobinna3921 Před 5 lety +5

    Asa !! She sings sense into music

  • @Xucesful_Promise_Brown
    @Xucesful_Promise_Brown Před 4 lety +7

    Asa Is just irreplaceable, she's a great philosopher, a legend and too inspiring.. I can't stop listening to her song's 🎵 🎵

  • @robindunford
    @robindunford Před 4 lety +4

    Asa is such a lovely person, as well as being a wonderful singer.

  • @dreamEternal
    @dreamEternal Před 3 lety +2

    Her songs remind me of Fela in their message and their Afro-centric message that touches and extends the globe

  • @paulsam8413
    @paulsam8413 Před 5 lety +5

    ASA is one musician I dearly loved and respect. She’s so talented. Her singing voice is so unique that no singing voice could be compared with. Can’t forget one of her song till I die. The first time I heard the song was from sleep. I mean I woke up from the song, it so deep to soul. Eye a daba tin fo lo ki. God continue to bless her voice. I know imma’ see her someday. Peace.

  • @aladesoyinmayokun3023
    @aladesoyinmayokun3023 Před 8 lety +22

    i so much love ds lady.........cant compare her music wt any on ds planet. ...

  • @ajayiayomide3068
    @ajayiayomide3068 Před 5 lety +13

    Rare gem of an artiste.... Your debut album will always be the highlight of my childhood ❤️❤️💯

  • @koladehenry3939
    @koladehenry3939 Před 5 lety +33

    Presently in Nigeria, we only have two artiste, Asa and d rest, no one like asa in d industry, when it comes to music , she is not just in d same planet with others

    • @okochaten
      @okochaten Před 5 lety +4

      She's a true artist. Simi and Johnny Drille give off those cool vibes also.

    • @eyesightstv6537
      @eyesightstv6537 Před 5 lety +2

      I’d humbly like to add Adekunle Gold and maybe Falz (only when he decides to speak to the authorities)

    • @atolagbeolusholadavid9161
      @atolagbeolusholadavid9161 Před 4 lety

      @@okochaten what about BEAUTIFUL NUBIA

    • @aidagoncalves5310
      @aidagoncalves5310 Před 4 lety

      @@okochaten you are so right. These two are such a fresh of breath air. I am from Timor Leste and I love their songs.

    • @chrisoghenetegamaloney5799
      @chrisoghenetegamaloney5799 Před 4 lety

      Kolade Henry nneka

  • @chikwadojohn2107
    @chikwadojohn2107 Před 5 lety +8

    Asa my favourite artiste whose music and style is flawless.

  • @Caramelly11
    @Caramelly11 Před 5 lety +8

    The level of simplicity I want to attain. 🙏🙏

  • @riminimachunga476
    @riminimachunga476 Před 5 lety +10

    Asa is an exceptional artist. Her music is deeply felt in my spirit. The little that she has shared about her personal life... Heartfelt. Asa is great! I have heard her song as a background music in a Greek Television movie. A Greek Senior Citizen was watching the show!

  • @JulianaorMark1040
    @JulianaorMark1040 Před 5 lety +6

    ‘Eyé Adabà’ for life was the only song that inspired my personality... Thank you 🙏 Asa!

  • @babatundeodebiyi
    @babatundeodebiyi Před 5 lety +15

    Your music is Awesome! Your concert I attended in Zurich was so good. Please come again to Switzerland.
    Blessings!

  • @chamaschamalie4622
    @chamaschamalie4622 Před 6 lety +12

    I love asa, I listen to her songs all day long at work. .am addicted

  • @ikemefunachude615
    @ikemefunachude615 Před 5 lety +8

    I love Asa.. she s phenomenal.. I m proud of u... you are a living legend.. I celebrate you

  • @estherwilliam5516
    @estherwilliam5516 Před 5 lety +6

    Mehn! I can't stop playing ASA songs
    The beginning is a touching song, keep it up ma

  • @sylviakasepa2736
    @sylviakasepa2736 Před 6 lety +7

    I love your music, it always helps me relax

  • @murphyeguaoje8077
    @murphyeguaoje8077 Před 5 lety +45

    I bought her first song "ASA with songs like jailer, fire on the mountain and others. And I heard a lady who sang in poetry.
    She didn't show no ass or naked girls displaying their intestines but she sang with a voice and diction so clear with a bit of Yoruba accent.
    I play her music all the time. The songs will be like fine wine that becomes priceless with times.
    And hey lady find Jesus in your calm moments he will help you get over the noise of the crowded hours

    • @use828
      @use828 Před 5 lety +5

      MURPHY EGUAOJE Nice! I love your closing statement 👏👏👍. Life with Jesus and after here is most important. All these will pass, where we spend eternity is very key.

    • @murphyeguaoje8077
      @murphyeguaoje8077 Před 5 lety +4

      E.D. Akin thanks bro. Yes Jesus has really helped me get over the craziness of the noise out there hustling. At the end of the day I come back to my room. When I sought him in my little room he helps me sought the noise in the big world.
      Hence my advice to ASA and everyone no matter the status should find that balance in life. Else one might go crazy. Or being Rich yet sad, not contented and depressed.

    • @use828
      @use828 Před 5 lety +2

      MURPHY EGUAOJE. NA SO BROS, NO GREATER LOVE THAN THAT OF JESUS AND D ALMIGHTY, THAT WHILST WE WERE YET SINNERS, YET SINNERS AND YET SINNERS THE CONCEPT OF THE CRUCIFIXION WAS CONCEIVED BY D GODHEAD 💗🙌 👏👍 Isaiah 26:3 (KJV) Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

  • @tasiec.benjamin5474
    @tasiec.benjamin5474 Před 5 lety +4

    ASA, for me you are the best in this our generation. Your songs I always want to listen to. May God take you higher.
    Please keep this standard going, do not water it for anything. I love you Dear

  • @noeu8414
    @noeu8414 Před 5 lety +4

    Frm uganda love the music have all albums. Play them when alone

  • @gummibear1735
    @gummibear1735 Před 5 lety +14

    Come to New Zealand! I'll fly to Wellington to celebrate you!

  • @safebethack
    @safebethack Před 5 lety +3

    Asa God Bless you, you've been my Mentor since my childhood till now, with you I know how good music sound

  • @natural4248
    @natural4248 Před 6 lety +10

    You are an impeccable artist
    You are so real
    Love you

  • @olaniranoladimeji3141
    @olaniranoladimeji3141 Před 4 lety +1

    my love for asa is beyond explanations, love everything about you, your music, coolness and uniqueness.

  • @imuwahenodeh4830
    @imuwahenodeh4830 Před 5 lety +7

    She is a Legend already

  • @Roverttrub
    @Roverttrub Před 4 lety +1

    I love her Voice and songs. The best in Nigeria.

  • @kejikeji7955
    @kejikeji7955 Před 5 lety +3

    I love you so so much Asa can't find anyone like you and I which to have this spirit in you, you're my inspirations 😔♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @jaybluejan6157
    @jaybluejan6157 Před 5 lety +8

    She's just too good, love you ma lady

  • @jiddasaid4456
    @jiddasaid4456 Před 4 lety +2

    A story teller. A chronicler of the human condition. An echo, nostagiia-inducing. An unwilling mystique......
    An artist whose artistry transcends ordinary art.

  • @paulozara2024
    @paulozara2024 Před 6 lety +4

    Acho Asa uma das mais importantes cantoras e compositoras da atualidade, pena que aqui no ocidente, principalmente no meu país, Brasil, ela não é conhecida. Mas eu particularmente gosto muito das suas músicas.

  • @wayesvillage1758
    @wayesvillage1758 Před 5 lety +16

    She reminds me of Nse Etim

  • @phoenixt5942
    @phoenixt5942 Před 5 lety +15

    For me....the best artiste Nigeria has produced... asides fela and some legends....the ones of today are just making noise degrading woman show their wrist watch and cars.

  • @adeyanjuodunuga4704
    @adeyanjuodunuga4704 Před 4 lety +1

    Your style of music is awesome and every concert you have showed up to perform is wow.Though more than a legend, you are yet to know who you are in Christ.May the Lord help you.

  • @mathiasphidocy1173
    @mathiasphidocy1173 Před 2 lety

    I love you courage as a woman, your songs has impaired me to be were I am today

  • @MrNanah38
    @MrNanah38 Před 5 lety +10

    This is the definition of down to earth

  • @phillrhymesnews5633
    @phillrhymesnews5633 Před 5 lety +4

    My number 1 female artist Africa

  • @ericaameh6596
    @ericaameh6596 Před 5 lety +2

    You are the best Asa

  • @denniswest6223
    @denniswest6223 Před 5 lety +3

    All I can say is I love ASA she gives hopes

  • @esigyekyewaadanso5567
    @esigyekyewaadanso5567 Před 5 lety +2

    Forever my favorite.. Asa

  • @eddykoriciza2126
    @eddykoriciza2126 Před 5 lety +2

    ASA is just on top up there 👋

  • @adewalebankole7980
    @adewalebankole7980 Před 4 lety +1

    She is so special to me, physically, emotion...

  • @oluforijimibadejo5567
    @oluforijimibadejo5567 Před 5 lety +13

    Anything I say about her is just an understatement.
    I only Favour Christian artists but I just can't resist ASA.
    Try plying in when you are about to sleep or while alone in the toilet and you will appreciate it more

  • @mathewskambani9116
    @mathewskambani9116 Před 3 lety

    Your songs are timeless im always in love with your songs very

  • @oluforijimibadejo5567
    @oluforijimibadejo5567 Před 5 lety +1

    Her songs are ever green

  • @dooella8970
    @dooella8970 Před 5 lety +4

    I love you Asa...I hope to meet you someday

  • @tobioyeniyi1656
    @tobioyeniyi1656 Před 5 lety +1

    I love you ASA. Hopefully I'll give you a hug someday

  • @charitycharles2391
    @charitycharles2391 Před 2 lety +1

    I love you Asa!!!💕

  • @iamAMJ_
    @iamAMJ_ Před 6 lety +3

    Genius!

  • @beautymamaehis1610
    @beautymamaehis1610 Před 5 lety +3

    Her voice sn style is 1 in a million

  • @adedotunoluwatosin8794
    @adedotunoluwatosin8794 Před rokem +1

    No does it better like Asa. She's premium 💞

  • @jaymzmore6249
    @jaymzmore6249 Před 4 lety

    hmmmm ASA my messi of African music. love you real big

  • @solenaleonard
    @solenaleonard Před 4 lety +3

    Legend. That's all i need to say :)

  • @abdukareemoriyomi7861
    @abdukareemoriyomi7861 Před 7 lety +25

    I really love u ASA u are truly legend

  • @faith-greenaraugustine6658

    legend

  • @Bennydexta
    @Bennydexta Před 7 lety +12

    you are so divine asa!

  • @Ponton_Tintin
    @Ponton_Tintin Před 4 lety +1

    I dint know what it was like to love some one so much and not be able to see her till I saw her and listened to *preacher man and *no one knows tomorrow. Number 1 on my bucket list is to meet Asa before I die.

  • @ollyjonnies6365
    @ollyjonnies6365 Před 5 lety

    Luv her so much!!

  • @publichealth9470
    @publichealth9470 Před 5 lety +2

    Africa goddess of music!

  • @felixjar536
    @felixjar536 Před 6 lety +2

    Legend

  • @craighart9301
    @craighart9301 Před 5 lety +10

    ASA IS VERY LUCKY AS SHE HAS BEEN BLESSED WITH TRULY GREAT TALENT. LUVhART

    • @oluforijimibadejo5567
      @oluforijimibadejo5567 Před 5 lety

      Craig Hart it's okay to say she is talented but I won't put it down to luck.
      I mean you can't be lucky every time.
      She is too consistent to be defined as lucky. Always hitting the bulls eye. She is just class and ever in form

  • @faith-greenaraugustine6658

    my mentor

  • @feonajackie1903
    @feonajackie1903 Před 4 lety

    You hv had a fan here since 2008💜💜💜💜

  • @kwameasimah
    @kwameasimah Před 4 lety

    I am always playing your music

  • @crownjefferson
    @crownjefferson Před 4 lety

    I love Asa songs

  • @shadrachebuka772
    @shadrachebuka772 Před 2 lety

    I wish to see this lady again

  • @esinamgeorgina4736
    @esinamgeorgina4736 Před 5 lety +13

    Please give whom the honour is due she is a
    MUSICIANS/ARTISE

  • @knifychris139
    @knifychris139 Před 5 lety +6

    Asa is our own tracy chapman&sade adu in an African way

  • @ceehigh9967
    @ceehigh9967 Před 4 lety

    She is so beautiful....

  • @jedidiahesther5255
    @jedidiahesther5255 Před 5 lety +1

    You know this 👍🏽

  • @emekaigwe2816
    @emekaigwe2816 Před 5 lety +19

    Can Asa do a duet with or feature Adele already?. When ASA? When?!

  • @anthonyodaoosawere8885
    @anthonyodaoosawere8885 Před 5 lety +5

    But there's always a difference when you spot natural inner beauty

  • @Thelilianfranklin
    @Thelilianfranklin Před 2 lety

    I love you Asa

  • @christianahadebola
    @christianahadebola Před 4 lety

    Asa pls come tour in the states... pleaaaaaseeeeee

  • @maureenforbah7303
    @maureenforbah7303 Před 4 lety

    I love her

  • @KingTblakHOCafrica
    @KingTblakHOCafrica Před 5 lety +1

    My baby girl for life

  • @Ssaino1
    @Ssaino1 Před 3 lety

    Love you Asa

  • @QuadriAyinde-xi4cq
    @QuadriAyinde-xi4cq Před měsícem

    ❤❤❤❤❤ for you ASA

  • @giwamark3176
    @giwamark3176 Před 2 lety

    On point ASA..

  • @sammyjoncing156
    @sammyjoncing156 Před 5 lety +3

    I love u scatter

  • @olumideadeyemi-wilson2537
    @olumideadeyemi-wilson2537 Před 7 měsíci

    Ambode was a performer. Many Lagosians above average intelligent have something good to say 💭 about him.
    He really delivered
    That he didn't allow the party leaders to steal was his downfall☹️ Awon OLE!

  • @oluwafemiii
    @oluwafemiii Před měsícem

    I am not even famous, however I feel the pain and can relate with it to some extent.

  • @Dozantv
    @Dozantv Před 6 lety +2

    I love Asa

  • @mercyiyamu8705
    @mercyiyamu8705 Před 7 lety +2

    Satan be gone transforms me into wild lone lion/wolf and all I want to do I run to your rescue, why I don't know...I feel it's an African DNA problem or your voice and beat unlocks something deeply within me that turns me into jungle mode :l

  • @maaleem4864
    @maaleem4864 Před 4 lety +5

    A quick one guys.. Asa's Lucid the album is coming out October 11, 2019.. So watch out

    • @dovewatchtv2310
      @dovewatchtv2310 Před 4 lety

      This is December I haven't see the album why are you lying

    • @maaleem4864
      @maaleem4864 Před 4 lety

      @@dovewatchtv2310 the album is out since way back. Search google for Lucid album