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K1 De Ultimate M.O.N
Mayegun of Yorubaland. OLORI Omo Oba Akile Ijebuland
Background information
Birth nameWasiu Ayinde Adewale Olasunkanmi Omogbolahan Anifowoshe
Also known asIgi Jegede,( King of Fuji Music,Oba Orin, Arabambi, Mayegun General, Ade Ori Okin because Fuji itself is any form of music in the world.) ( Oba Orin) (Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Barrister) (King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal) Kwam1, (k1 de Ultimate)
Born (1957-03-03) 3 March 1957 (age 67)
Agarawu, Lagos State, Nigeria
OriginIjebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria
GenresFuji music
Occupationssinger, performer
Years active1980–present
LabelsFuji Repete

K1 De Ultimate (born Wasiu Omogbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal , 3 March 1957), is a Nigerian Fuji musician. He popularized a brand of the fuji genre based on the work of the fuji creator Ayinde Barrister known as Talazo fuji that appeals to all age groups, irrespective of tribe and background.[1]

Background

The King of Fuji Music: Olasunkanmi Ayinde Marshal, K1 De Ultimate discovered his interest in music when he was 8. His parents initially opposed but he continued to pursue his passion and by the time he was 15 he had won various local musical competitions.[2] He later became member of Ayinde Barrister's band, the Supreme Fuji Commanders from 1975 to 1978 after previously serving under him as instrument packer. He also adopted the name of Ayinde into his name after seeking the permission and blessing of his master Ayinde Barrister. He released his first album titled Iba with the special track 'Abode Mecca' in 1980, and thereafter, his most successful album Talazo '84 in 1984. He has won many titles and several music awards.

Music career

K1 De Ultimate began his global tour between North America and Europe in 1986 and performed at Hammersmith Town Hall in 1987. That was followed by New York city, United States with full Talazo Band on Sep. 28 1990, London Yuppie 1 & 2 Nights 1991/92, European Tour 1995, Berlin 1997, North America (USA & Canada '98), Canada 2000, and USA Tour 2003. He has continued non stop touring annually since.[3] In 1995 he delivered the first Fuji performance ever at WOMAD Festival. He is also the only Fuji musician to perform at Troxy, WOMEX and SOB's.[4]

Chieftaincy titles and awards

Discography

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Hit Live Play (Listed By Gani Olawale Sodiq, TGaine)

And Many More Hit Live Eko for show USA 1990 Concert

Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2013[6] K1 De Ultimate The Headies | Hall Of Fame Won
2014[7][dead link] K1 De Ultimate City People Lifetime Achievement Award Won

References

  1. ^ a b Harris, Craig. "Ayinde King Wasiu Marshal | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved May 29, 2016.
  2. ^ Paul Wale Ademowo, " ISBN 978-9-78322-089-8, Publisher: Effective Publishers (1996)
  3. ^ "Reference at allafrica.com".
  4. ^ "Reference at www.rkjmediang.com".
  5. ^ "Alaafin installs Wasiu Ayinde as Mayegun of Yorubaland". 14 January 2020.
  6. ^ "The Headies 2013 | View Winners List + Pictures". NotJustOk. 27 December 2013. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017.
  7. ^ "Reference at www.topcelebritiesng.com".
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