In an emotional tribute uploaded on her Instagram page, French-Nigerian singer-songwriter Asa announced the death of her mother, stating that she passed away from a brain tumor.
"My mother, my
reason to be, my queen, my everything. A sudden brain tumour came and took you
too soon," she wrote in a post shared some hours ago.
The tribute painted an intimate picture of a woman whose love for her daughter went beyond her own limitations. "You couldn't hold a note to save your life, but you sang every one of my songs with your whole heart," Asa wrote, in what was perhaps the most affecting line of the post. She described her mother as generous, kind, shy, funny, and, above all, her biggest fan.
"Your strength, your love, and your spirit will remain with me forever. Rest now, Mum," she concluded.
Born Bukola
Elemide in Paris to Nigerian parents, Asa spent her early childhood in
Lagos before returning to France at 18, where her career as one of Africa's
most distinctive and celebrated voices took shape. Her music has always carried
a deeply personal emotional weight, and the woman she described in that tribute
appears to have been a huge part of that.
The post drew an
outpouring of condolences from fans and fellow artists. Singer Johnny
Drille wrote, "I'm so so
sorry, Asa. I pray God comforts you this season," while Tiwa
Savage added, "May her soul rest in perfect peace." Fans
also sympathized with the musician, who is regarded as one of Africa's finest
songwriters. For over two decades, Asa has maintained her status as an
award-winning icon who draws inspiration from her Yoruba heritage to make
modern folk music that speaks to sociocultural and political affairs.
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