“Baba Wey Fit Dey Sleep”: Reactions As Asa Performs Fire on the Mountain in Buhari’s Presence, Clip Goes Viral

“Baba Wey Fit Dey Sleep”: Reactions As Asa Performs Fire on the Mountain in Buhari’s Presence, Clip Goes Viral

  • Singer Asa was among other notable and influential guests who attended the relaunch ceremony of the NNPC
  • However, the music star’s song of choice at the ceremony, which had President Buhari in attendance, has stirred reactions on social media
  • Asa who is known for socially-conscious music performed her hit track, Fire on The Mountain, and many believe she was sending a message across

Nigerian singer Bukola Elemide, aka Asa, is currently trending on social media following her performance at the relaunch ceremony of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

The ceremony had several top dignitaries in attendance, including President Muhammadu Buhari, and Asa was present to serenade the audience with her music.

Asa and Buhari
Asa performs Fire on The Mountain in Buhari's presence. Photo: @asaofficial/@muhammadubuhari
Source: Instagram

However, the singer’s choice of song at the event has stirred reactions from Nigerians on social media.

Asa, who is known for making socially-conscious music, delivered a powerful performance of her hit single, Fire on the Mountain.

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The lyrics of the 2007-track tell a story of a nation that has been ravaged by problems and the lackadaisical attitude of citizens and those in power.

Watch Asa’s performance below:

Social media users react

chicapparelhub_ said:

"She picked the right song for the right event."

realestatewithqueen said:

"Asa pass the message subtly to them , they must hear word."

simplyabde said:

"Baba wen fit de sleep sef."

uchennannanna said:

"Will they still get the message ?‍♀️."

sandypreneur said:

"Omo! Vawulence served in a peaceful manner."

ag_courage said:

"I love this I for like to see their faces o cos her lyrics speaks the current state of naija."

nenejones_esq said:

"Baba be picking his teeth and be like “wetin kwansign me? I am tayad of this job fa.”

uniquestellp said:

"Even as she dey sing in his presence, does bubu know the wordings ni na that one we suppose dey after he fit dey clap sef."

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng gathered the report of a video of American superstar Chris Brown and Nigeria's Rema performing their hit single Time N Affection that got people talking online

The two singers vibed well as they thrilled their fans during the Afronation concert in Portugal.

The video sparked hilarious reactions from members of the online community as some of them talked about the recent influx of American singers into the Nigerian market.

Source: Legit.ng

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Adeyinka Odutuyo Adeyinka Odutuyo is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with over four years of working experience at Legit.ng. He is currently the deputy HOD of the Gossip and Entertainment Desk. Adeyinka holds a degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies from Osun State University, Osogbo. He graduated in 2016. He emerged as Legit.ng's Best Entertainment Editor in 2020 and 2021. Contact: adeyinka.odutuyo@corp.legit.ng