The news of the death of the mother of the popular musician was announced on K1 De Ultimate’s official media page on Saturday morning.
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Nigerian Reggae musician, Austin Peter, popularly known as King Wadada, is the organiser of the concert.
The fete was a three-day event, starting with unveiling of the fuji music Hall of Fame at the Fuji Chamber residence of Barrister in Isolo, Lagos, visits to underprivileged homes, Gala night and the musical carnival which also featured presentation of awards to some deserving fuji musicians, including General Kollington Ayinla and K1, both of whom did not attend the occasion.
“Ayinla Omowura: Life and Times of an Apala Legend,” written by Festus Adedayo, is one of the most authoritative texts on the life of the Apala crooner whose posthumous profile I recently published. In my research, I came across this important and timely book, which is a necessary read for those interested in traditional Yoruba music and a snapshot of the post-colonial working class of Abeokuta. Read my review here. Dr, Adedayo, lawyer and veteran journalist, kindly responded to a few of my questions in the most exhaustive manner, in excess of what I needed for my piece. So here my full interview with him, a rare treat for lovers of Yoruba music:
Legendary Fuji Musician, Adewale Ayuba, on Wednesday advised Nigerian youths to explore the therapeutic essence of music as it could heal emotional and psychological hurts.
Fast Star Entertainment Artist, Skiibii Mayana, has reportedly died on Friday morning. The upcoming act, who is signed to the…