- The Lagos Fuji Music Festival became the epicenter of the genre’s glory, with its grand stage hosting a constellation of its legendary stars.
- In a riveting clip, Pasuma was seen deep in conversation with Osupa, while Malaika and Obesere radiated their presence within their own entourage.
- Yet, the buzz wasn’t just about who was there, but who was conspicuously missing—KWAM 1, the genre’s crowned king, left fans astonished and questioning his absence from an event so pivotal to his realm.
Just like Afrobeats, Fuji music continues to reign supreme in Nigeria, and its enduring influence was showcased in a grand celebration on Wednesday, August 21, at the illustrious Blue Roof Pavilion, LTV 8, Ikeja, Lagos.
The festival, an opulent tribute to Fuji’s finest and its enduring legacy, was a glittering spectacle featuring the genre’s elite: Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, King Saheed Osupa, Obesere, Adewale Ayuba, Malaika, Kollington, and Gospel singer Yinka Ayefele as celebrity guest, amongst others.
In a captivating moment captured on video, Pasuma, accompanied by his entourage, made a striking entrance and gracefully greeted the esteemed elders of the Fuji world.
The scene was electric as Pasuma engaged in animated conversation with Osupa, while Malaika and Obesere mingled within their own circle.
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Saheed Osupa, Pasuma and Malaika Sit Together In Unity At The Lagos Fuji Festival Currently Happening in Lagos 🎵🤴❤️ pic.twitter.com/czA7Ls7Xo0
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) August 21, 2024
The event also paid a heartfelt homage to the late Fuji legend Ayinde Barrister, with the audience observing a solemn minute of silence to honor his memory and contributions to the genre.
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Yet, the festival’s glamour was slightly overshadowed by the conspicuous absence of Fuji’s reigning monarch, King Wasiu Ayinde, famously known as KWAM 1.
His absence was a topic of great intrigue and speculation among fans, who eagerly scanned the footage for his familiar presence.
However, it was later revealed that KWAM 1 was overseas, dazzling audiences in the United States with his electrifying Fuji performances, proving that his influence stretches far beyond the shores of Nigeria.
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