Aṣa (born on 17 September 1982) is the Nigerian-French singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice, poetic lyricism, and genre-blending sound that moves effortlessly between soul, jazz, folk, and Afrobeat. Born Bukola Elemide, Aṣa rose to prominence with her self-titled debut album in 2007, which introduced the world to her introspective, socially conscious songwriting and warm, textured vocals. With critically acclaimed albums like Beautiful Imperfection, Bed of Stone, and V, she has become a singular voice in global music—deeply rooted in heritage, yet universally resonant.

Her personal style is understated, artful, and unmistakably her own—often favouring androgynous tailoring, earthy tones, and subtle West African influences with a bohemian twist. Eyewear is central to her signature look: Aṣa is rarely seen without her iconic round glasses or softly squared optical frames, typically in matte black or tortoiseshell. Whether it’s classic Ray-Ban rounds or Anna-Karin Karlsson or French labels like Cartier and Chloe, her glasses add an air of quiet intelligence and timeless soul. On stage or off, Aṣa’s eyewear reflects her essence—grounded, expressive, and beautifully unbothered.