Abiodun hosts France-based Nigerian singer, Asa 

The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday played host to Bukola Elemide, the France-based Nigerian singer, songwriter, and recording artiste popularly called Asa.

Abiodun announced this on his verified Facebook page on Tuesday.

The governor said, “We were delighted to welcome the renowned musician, @asaofficial, to our office today as we prepare for the upcoming Christmas Carol.”

Aṣa, who is an indigene of the state, was born in Paris to Nigerian parents who were working and studying cinematography in France.  Her family returned to live in Nigeria when she was two years old.

Her parents hail from Ogun State, Nigeria.

Aṣa grew up in Lagos and, 18 years later, returned to Paris, where her life as an artist took off.

See the pictures below.