- Asa brought her A-game, unleashing a powerhouse performance of her iconic hit “Eye Adaba” for President Bola Tinubu in France, leaning fans with mixed reactions.
- The Nigerian leader is in France for a high-profile three-day visit, where he’s been warmly hosted by President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte.
Nigerian music legend, Bukola Elemide, aka Asa, lit up the stage with a stunning live performance of “Eye Adaba” for President Bola Tinubu during his high-profile visit to France.
Currently in France for a high-stakes three-day visit, President Tinubu and his wife Oluremi are engaging with global leaders, including President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte, in a bid to attract much-needed investment to Nigeria.
And there, amidst the diplomatic exchanges, Asa, in the video, stood as a symbol of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage — a reminder of the beauty that still thrives in a nation struggling with turbulence
With her band in tow, Asa effortlessly commanded the crowd, her serene yet powerful presence radiating through every note. As usual, she was the epitome of poise, seamlessly blending her soulful voice with an energy that electrified the room.
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But the reactions were far from unanimous. As “Eye Adaba” filled the air, some listeners couldn’t shake the feeling that the song selection was, at best, a missed opportunity.
In the midst of Nigeria’s crippling hardships, escalating poverty, and societal unrest, many argued that Asa’s anthem of choice should have been the biting “Fire on the Mountain,” a track that directly calls out the corruption, inequality, and suffering so many Nigerians face.
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This comes on the heels of a jaw-dropping moment at a state dinner in Paris, where a French band delivered a show-stopping performance that paid tribute to President Bola Tinubu with a rendition of P-Square’s iconic hit “Testimony (Taste the Money)”.