Wasiu Ayinde: The Tantrum Of ‘Ganusi’ And The Hubris Of A Music Legend By Alaba Abdulrazak
When discussing indigenous musicians in Nigeria, particularly in the realm of Fuji music, the name Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, known as K1, is indispensable.
Although he has superiors, many of his fans—and indeed, he himself—believe that following the death of Fuji music originator Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, he stands as the preeminent figure in the genre.
Despite the fact that the Fuji music scene is rife with rivalry and discord, where artists often vie for supremacy, Wasiu Ayinde has firmly established himself as a formidable force within this vibrant musical tradition.
For some time now, Wasiu Ayinde has faced criticism from the family of the late Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister and fellow Fuji musician Saheed Osupa regarding his attempts to reinterpret the history of Fuji music, a g...
