Singer, Asa reveals how Islam influenced her music

Internationally acclaimed recording artiste, Asa has revealed that she was once a Muslim and that Islam played an important role in her style of music.In an interview with My Africa Podcast, Asa, told show host, Andre Blaze,this:

“I come from a Muslim background, and I actually had a stint with Islam. I was a Muslim for about 2 years or 3 years. I was a Muslim after high school because I lived with my grandparents. My grandparents were Muslims from Lagos Island, and yes it did influence the way I see things and the way I write.”

“It influenced the song ‘Awé’. You see just near where I used to live, there was a mosque, and we had a munedžim who calls out prayers.

“He would [do it] early morning by 5 O’clock, ‘Allaaaah’. That was amazing, It just inspired ‘Away’, so yeah, Islam, Christianity is always going to be part of my history.”

The singer is currently on a European tour for her album, ‘Bed of Stone’, visiting major cities on the continent.