Mary Asombang Asaba popularly known as ASABA is a Cameroonian singer, songwriter, and vocalist. She’s not just a singer, she has a powerful voice along with a unique sound. Asaba is Bangwa by origin, from Libialem Sub Division in the South West Region of Cameroon. Though born and raised in Muea – Buea on the 7th of July 1992. Asaba was single raised by her mum.
Asaba had a passion for singing and songwriting at a remarkably young age. During her childhood days, she was always given musically related nicknames in school. Some popular ones were “Choir Mistress”, “Bagis”, “Delta State”, “DJ Christina” etc. Nicknames like these came because of her ability to entertain people. Her time too in the choir shaped her into a better singer. Asaba was also an active member of her church choir, where she played the role of the lead vocalist.
According to her, she said she draws inspiration from the likes of Charlotte Dipanda, Whitney Houston, Adele, Simi, Andra Day, and Asa. Some people have compared her style to Nigeria’s Simi. Asaba has a strong and unique voice which she now channels into creating a blend of Afropop, Afrobeats, and RnB. She hopes to use her voice and music as a tool to help others struggling to find themselves.
CAREER
It can be said that her career started in 2007 when Asaba was introduced to TrackZone Records as a Gospel Artist. There, she came across DAPHNE, MARTINO DACHRISTO, and so many others.
And then, in 2009, DJ Subzee (i.e owner of TrackZone Records) introduced her to M1 Studios. This is where she began molding her music career. While here, she got in contact with Emile Ngomba ‘’The Father of All’’, Salatiel, Mr. Leo, Adelle Clarice, Myra Davida, just to name a few. From that point on, she kept on working hard and strong from the background.
In September 2020, Asaba’s music career took a turn for good. That year, she was signed to Starfish Entertainment. A UK-based Cameroonian entertainment company involved in artist management. One month after this deal was signed, Asaba released her first official video titled “Yele”. This act alone signifies her talent and readiness to take the Cameroon music industry by storm. And till then she has been consistently delivering masterpieces to Cameroonian music lovers.
ASABA’S SONGS
Asaba has released five (05) singles so far, with amazing videos. Judging from the progress, it is clear that her record label is putting inadequate resources, expertise, and guidance to see that ASABA breaks boundaries.
EDUCATION / WORK
In 2018, Asaba earned a State Registered Nursing Diploma through BIAKA University institute Buea. After her studies, she moved to Yaoundé for a professional internship at the Yaoundé Central hospital where she served for 8months. Shortly after, she was employed in an occupational health and safety company in Limbe called NOIIA LTD.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• In November 2016 she participated in a theme song for AWCON titled ‘’WE ARE CHAMPIONS’’ alongside artists like Salatiel, Mr. Leo, Daphne, Minks, and many more to support the female indomitable lionesses during the African Women’s Cup of Nation.
• Same 2016 she took part in the bright light project for Ebola titled ‘’WE DO IT FOR AFRICA’’ to pay tribute to all those who lost their lives as a result of Ebola and all those children who were left as orphans because of the deadly pandemic.
• As a backup artist her most exciting project has been ‘’PARTOUT ‘’ by Mr. Leo. It is exciting to know that after she did the backup for the song just hours later she went into labor and had her baby on July 12th, 2017.
• She was the lead backup singer for the cultural festival organized by the ministry of culture at the Buea trade fair in 2015. Mary also writes songs for other artists, especially females.
Asaba also stresses that inspiration comes mostly from her life experiences. From her story and journey through hurdles and challenges. Asaba spends most of her free time bonding with her daughter, watching movies, and cooking. Her major preoccupation right now is to put in her best to deliver beyond the expectation of supporters and lovers of her music.
Follow ASABA on all Social media platforms at;
FB: Asaba Official
IG: @asaba.official
Twitter: @AsabaOfficial
Youtube: STARFISH ENTERTAINMENT
