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Fuji Fans Excited As K1, Pasuma, Osupa Settle Rift, Party Together

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2 years ago

August 27, 2023

Fans of fuji music were excited during the week when pictures and videos of veteran fuji musicians— Wasiu Ayinde, aka K1 de Ultimate; Saheed Okunola aka Saheed Osupa; and Wasiu Alabi, aka Pasuma, together surfaced on the Internet.

It is public knowledge that the three music heavyweights had not been on good terms for some time, so many could not believe their eyes when the trio were spotted on stage during the 50th birthday party of an Islamic singer, Ahmad Alawiye’s 50th birthday.

At the party, top fuji artistes took turns to entertain guests at the shindig. When K1 de Ultimate, who is also the Mayegun of Yorubaland, took to the stage, he was joined by Pasuma and Saheed Osupa.

As K1 performed to the delight of guests, Osupa went round greeting people and spraying naira notes on some of his friends at the party. Shortly after, he handed K1 bundles of cash, which K1 appreciated by singing his praise.

As he serenaded Osupa, K1 then drew Pasuma closer, and put his hands around both singers as they all danced together. Osupa later took over the stage from K1 and continued to thrill the guests, while Pasuma continued dancing as he sang.

Many of the party guests could be seen marvelling at the reunion, with some urging them to release new songs and albums together to further prove that the widely-publicised rift in the fuji music industry had become a thing of the past.

Recall that some years ago, Pasuma and Osupa had fallen out, and went on to release songs and even albums attacking each other. Their rift also spilled to K1, particularly because of his closeness to Pasuma.

Some of the guests at the event were the Chairman of the Lagos State Parks and Garages, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo; actress, Fathia Balogun; and another fuji singer, Sulaimon Adekunle, aka KS1 Malaika.
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Fela Kuti Is Only African Artist Greater Than Me – Burna Boy

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2 days ago

October 31, 2025

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Grammy-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has claimed that the Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti, is the only African artist greater than him.

He made the claimed during a recent livestream with popular Australian streamer, Playboymax.

“He [Fala Kuti] is the king. He is the only one [African artist] who is greater than me. He is the only one,” Burna Boy boasted.

The ‘Last Last’ crooner’s bold claim elicited mixed reactions, with many saying it was overreaching.

While Burna Boy is currently one of the biggest artist in African, the hierarchy of the of the greatest African artists in history remains a debate.

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Adekunle Gold Reveals Ongoing Battle With Sickle Cell Disease [VIDEO]

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2 days ago

October 31, 2025

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Famous Nigerian musician Adekunle Gold has revealed that he is still battling sickle cell crisis.

He made this known in a video of his latest interview shared on social media.

Sharing his experiences, the 38-year-old musician said, “I still have crises.”

While lamenting the pain caused by the disease, Adekunle Gold disclosed that he has been on lifelong medication since he was five years old.

Advising the public on the importance of genotype testing, he noted: “My vision is to make more noise about it because a lot of people don’t know about it, and the important organisations are not making so much moves regarding it”.

“Where sickle cell is more popular or where people know it most is my country Nigeria. And it happens when an SS matches an SS. And that’s why knowing your genotype is very important because the point is you should not bring many more kids that have sickle cell.

“Unfortunately for me, my parents are sickle cell and they brought me to the world. The first time I ever heard of sickle cell was I would fall sick every time with my joints paining me. So when we talk about crisis, it is pains on your joints, my legs and sometimes stomach. It’s really crazy.

“The first time I noticed that I had it was the night I fell sick and my dad wasn’t home and my mum put me on her back and we walked miles to the hospital. I don’t remember how old I was, maybe like 5 or 7. That was when the doctor told me about it, and they told me that I will be taking folic acid and B complex for the rest of my life. And that’s my life for a very long time even till now.

“I still have crises once in a while but not as bad as I had it when I was a child, you know maybe because I have found a way to take care of myself more properly. And I’m grateful to God for the resources to be able to do that.”

Watch him speak here

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How ‘I Faked Madness To Earn Public Sympathy’ – Shina Peters

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1 week ago

October 25, 2025

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Veteran Afro-Juju legend, Sir Shina Peters, has opened up about the unusual strategy that helped reshape his image after his controversial exit from Prince Adekunle’s band.

During an appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast, the “Ace” crooner recounted that his decision to leave the band sparked widespread backlash, with many accusing him of betraying his mentor for money.

He narrated how his team deliberately made him look like a mentally unstable person and showcased him in public to gain public sympathy.

“People protested against me when I left Prince Adekunle’s band because they believed I left my father figure for money. Then the owner of my record label and some media heads came up with an idea.

“They asked me to braid my hair for three days without loosening it, then I wore some torn up cloths. After that, they took me to Oyingbo Market to buy ewedu while recording everything. I didn’t even know what they were up to.”

The veteran singer said the stunt continued in Badagry, where he was filmed behaving like a mentally unstable person at a construction site handled by Julius Berger.

“They told me to act like a madman and eat in public. All of that was done to change people’s narratives and earn empathy from fans,” he said.

Sir Shina Peters explained that the carefully planned drama ultimately helped him win back public sympathy and rebuild his image as a solo artiste.