Adewale Akanji
Balogun, son of late Fuji maestro, Sikiru Ayinde Balogun has called on all Fuji
musicians to put an end to the ongoing controversy.
The US-based Fuji
artiste better known as Barry Showkey dropped this in a message, he claimed was
revealed to him in a dream by his late father some days ago.
On the controversy
brewing up as a result of the latest interview granted by King of Music, Saheed
Osupa, to BBC News Yoruba where the Ibadan based singer said King of Fuji
Music, Wasiu Ayinde lacks wisdom to lead.
Barry Showkey said,
the Fuji Originator appeared to him in his dream and directed him to speak to
all parties, “I am not the type that talks on issues that doesn’t concern me. I
always mind my business. But, in this case, like a Yoruba adage that says
"Ohun to ba Oju;,o ti ba Imu".any issue with the eyes is a threat to
the nose) An insult on any member of my family, is an insult on me personally
and this is not acceptable. I would have reacted differently based on my
emotions but, after the messages my Dad gave me in my dream, my perceptions changed
on how to tackle the issue.
My late Dad, Dr.
Sikiru Ayinde Barrister appeared to me and ordered me to send his message to
all Fuji artistes, both at home and abroad. He said the latest crisis on his
daughter (Modina) should be put to end. He said he does not want to hear anyone
from anywhere talk about this topic again. He said I should tell everyone that,
there is more work to do as regards rescuing the hibernating future of Fuji
music than dwell on non-issues. He said I should warn any other persons planning
to grant any interview to escalate the issue rather than uplifting the
image of Fuji will encounter the wrath of God and pay with their career. These
are the words of my father and they now represent my views on the lingering crisis.
I also want to use this opportunity to appeal to everyone to shelve their
swords and embrace peace” He said.
Asked if Barrister is
happy with the current role of Fuji in the Music industry in Nigeria, Barry
Showkey said, “He is not happy at all. He complained bitterly about the lack of
young Fuji artistes. He said, Fuji stars are produced in their early 20s. he is
not happy that, we have no stars even in their 30s. he wants everybody to work
together and solve the problem. Also, he gave me a personal assignment which he
said I must do. He showed me how to go about it and insisted that, I must share
the knowledge with all Fuji artistes especially the young ones who are making
efforts to grow. He said with the new approach, Fuji music will again take absolute
control of the Music scenes from Hiphop music whose musical ingredients is
actually Fuji".
Saheed Osupa in the
controversial interview was in a highly emotional mood as he argued Wasiu
lied by his claimed relationship with Barrister. According to him, there
is no relationship with Ibadan and Ijebu.
The entire brouhaha started
some weeks back when another singing daughter of Barrister, Asabi Modinat
BarryTide, was quoted as calling Wasiiu Ayinde her father’s dry cleaner. The
report must have infuriated K1 who sent in strong words during another BBC
Yoruba interview.
Meanwhile, with this
message of Barrister sent through his own son, it remains to be seen how Fuji
stars will respect the late singer in death.
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