March 17, (THEWILL) – Fuji artiste, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as K1 De Ultimate, has stated that he will always be loyal to his former boss, Sikiru Ayinde (Barrister).
He made this known at an event organised to celebrate the late icon of Fuji originator tagged “Sikiru Ayinde Barrister’s 1st Colloquim.”
The event held at Raddison Blu, Ikeja on Wednesday. While making his remarks at the event, the Mayegun Of Yorubaland stated, “I am sorry it took us over ten years (since the demise of Barrister in 2010) to come up with a program like this.”
“However, a lot has been put in place. We had to wait for this long because there were various ideas we had to sample as regards doing this the right way.”
“It took me a while to seek the support of relevant stakeholders in the industry to make this a reality. I called a lot of professionals and even Barrister’s fans that he never met in his lifetime.”
“It gladdens my heart to see the turnout of today. I could not just sit down in my house and make this happen. I needed support from stakeholders and I’m happy I got it.
Today, it is obvious that the wait is worth it.”
“I am doing this to honour the memory of a man that I loved. I never had any animosity with my boss. Barrister has gone (passed on). One day, I’ll also go; just like everyone else.”
He also revealed that plans are underway to get the government to immortise the late Barrister.
“The next stage is to get the government to immortise Barrister. We also want them to declare that Fuji music is the only African indigenous music that has evolved and endured over the years.”
“I think this is the best time for all Fuji musician, wherever they might be to draw from their inner strength, wake up from their slumber and boost the image of this genre.”
While welcoming another Fuji artiste, Ayinla Kollington to the event, K1 stated, “Permit me to welcome one of our fathers to this program, it is my hope that one day, an event like this will be held in his honor.”
The event was attended by dignitaries in the entertainment industry. 9ice, Pasuma, Barry Jhay, Kola Onanuga and Taye Currency were the artistes who performed at the event.
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