What playing indigenous African music at the age of 15 is to me – K1 de Ultimate

Nigerian Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 de Ultimate, has disclosed what it means for him to be playing indigenous African music at the age of 15.

Speaking at the just-concluded colloquium held to celebrate late Fuji creator, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, at Radisson Blu, Ikeja, Lagos, K1 told critics that his 50 years in music “means a lot”.

In his words: “I started doing music at the age of 15. I may not be good at calculations but I am sure I have put in more than 50 years of my life into fuji music.

“If you think it’s not a big deal, I think it means a lot.”

He urged Fuji artists to keep promoting the traditional genre of music positively.

“I think this is the best time for all fuji musicians, wherever they might be, to draw from their inner strength, wake up from their slumber, and boost the image of this genre of music.

“You may not like me but you cannot change the will of God over my life. So, you should join hands with me to duly recognize and celebrate the pathfinder of fuji music (Barrister), who created opportunities for many people,” the fuji musician said.