K1 De Ultimate Explained

K1 De Ultimate should not be confused with Ayinde Barrister.

K1 De Ultimate M.O.N
Honorific Suffix:Mayegun of Yorubaland. OLORI Omo Oba Akile Ijebuland
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Wasiu Ayinde Adewale Olasunkanmi Omogbolahan Anifowoshe
Alias:Igi Jegede,(King of Fuji Music,Oba Orin, Arabambi, Mayegun General, Ade Ori Okin) (Oba Orin) (King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal) Kwam1, (k1 de Ultimate)
Birth Date:1957 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Agarawu, Lagos State, Nigeria
Origin:Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria
Genre:Fuji music
Years Active:1980–present
Label:Fuji Repete
Occupations:singer, performer

K1 De Ultimate (born Wasiu Omogbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal , 3 March 1957), is a Nigerian Fuji musician. He popularized a brand of the fuji genre based on the work of the fuji creator Ayinde Barrister known as Talazo fuji that appeals to all age groups, irrespective of tribe and background.[1]

Background

The King of Fuji Music: Olasunkanmi Ayinde Marshal,K1 De Ultimate discovered his interest in music when he was 8. His parents initially opposed but he continued to pursue his passion and by the time he was 15 he had won various local musical competitions.[2] He later became member of Ayinde Barrister's band, the Supreme Fuji Commanders from 1975 to 1978 after previously serving under him as instrument packer. He also adopted the name of Ayinde into his name after seeking the permission and blessing of his master Ayinde Barrister. He released his first album titled Iba with the special track 'Abode Mecca' in 1980, and thereafter, his most successful album Talazo '84 in 1984. He has won many titles and several music awards.

Music career

K1 De Ultimate began his global tour between North America and Europe in 1986 and performed at Hammersmith Town Hall in 1987. That was followed by New York City, United States with full Talazo Band on Sep. 28 1990, London Yuppie 1 & 2 Nights 1991/92, European Tour 1995, Berlin 1997, North America (USA & Canada '98), Canada 2000, and USA Tour 2003. He has continued nonstop touring annually since.[3] In 1995 he delivered the first Fuji performance ever at WOMAD Festival. He is also the only Fuji musician to perform at Troxy, WOMEX and SOB's.[4]

Chieftaincy titles and awards

Discography

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Studio albums listed by Gani Olawale Sodiq Tgaine)

Hit Live Play (Listed By Gani Olawale Sodiq, TGaine)

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Awards

|-|2013[6] |K1 De Ultimate|The Headies | Hall Of Fame||-|2014[7] |K1 De Ultimate|City People Lifetime Achievement Award||-

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ayinde King Wasiu Marshal | Biography & History. Harris, Craig. AllMusic. May 29, 2016.
  2. Paul Wale Ademowo, ", Publisher: Effective Publishers (1996)
  3. Web site: Reference at allafrica.com.
  4. Web site: Ezekiel . Adetunji . 2024-07-15 . K1 De Ultimate Biography and information . live . 2024-07-15 . Npickmeup.
  5. Web site: Alaafin installs Wasiu Ayinde as Mayegun of Yorubaland. 14 January 2020.
  6. Web site: The Headies 2013 View Winners List + Pictures . NotJustOk . 27 December 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170202024342/http://notjustok.com/2013/12/27/the-headies-2013-view-winners-list/ . 2 February 2017.
  7. Web site: Reference at www.topcelebritiesng.com.

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