Nigerian talent manager
Asa Asika |
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Born | Asa Asika (1990-08-14) 14 August 1990 (age 34)
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Nationality | Nigerian |
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Alma mater | White Sands School |
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Years active | 2012–present |
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Known for | Plug Entertainment |
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Board member of | The Plug |
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Asa Asika (born 14 August 1990), is a Nigerian talent manager, best known as Davido's manager, also the co-founder of The Plug (subsidiaries; Plug Entertainment, Plug Live, The Plug Music, Plug Films, Plug Publishing, and Plug Sports) and The Block Party Series.
Early life
Asa Asika was born on 14 August 1990,[1] and is the oldest of three siblings. His mother died when he was seven years old.[1]
Career
Asika began his career at Storm 360, working at shows for Obi Asika, when he was sixteen,[2] until 2012, when his uncle, and Olisa Adibua ended their partnership. At Storm 360, he worked with Ikechukwu, ELDee, Sasha P, Naeto C, and became talent manager to YQ,[3] and other clients including R2Bees and Davido. In 2013, he founded his entertainment management company, StarGaze Management Company,[4] after he split with Davido. In 2014, he signed Naeto C, Boj, a member of the musical group DRB LasGidi, and Ayo Jay, to StarGaze Management Company.[4] In 2016, he founded The Plug Entertainment (aka The Plug),[5] a management firm. In 2017, he became Davido's manager again, under The Plug Entertainment.[6] He won Artiste Manager of the Year at The Beatz Awards 2019,[7] and 2018 City People Music Awards.[8] On 22 March 2021, he received multiple plaques from RIAA for Davido, and Ayo Jay.[9]
Personal life
He is the nephew of Obi Asika, and cousin to Naeto C. In January 2018, his relationship with Cuppy[10] became public, and ended in 2020.[11]
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