Iconic Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has clarified his relationship with the late Fuji music legend, Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, insisting it was that of a father and son rather than a master and apprentice.
Ayinde made these revelations during a pre-recorded interview with Agbaletu TV, which was released recently.
He stated that contrary to widespread beliefs that he trained as a Fuji musician under Barrister, the Mayegun of Yorubaland stressed that he did not live with the late icon as an apprentice.
He acknowledged that while some musicians had indeed gone to Barrister to learn Fuji music, his own relationship with the late legend was rooted in admiration and affection, ultimately leading to a bond akin to that of parent and child.
“I didn’t go to learn music from Barrister, because some people do go to learn music; I just loved him from when I was little. I saw him as a role model and I moved closer and identified with him. He welcomed me, and I became his child. I learnt good characters and ideals from him.”
He recounted that his relationship with Barrister dated back to when the late musician lived in a one-room apartment.
He said, “Alhaji Barrister and I did a lot, right from a young age. I lived with him right from when he was staying in one-room apartment. I was always there with him, and it got to a point that he insisted that he wanted to know my parents, so I took my mother to him. Afterwards, he accepted that I should continue staying with him.”
He also debunked claims that he had at any point insulted Barrister, describing such accusations as baseless.
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“I have never granted any interview on this issue because it is heavy for me to say and accept that I insulted Barrister. What actually happened was that I had a friend who was also a musician, and he had issues with Barrister. But, I did not have any issue with Barrister.”
He further clarified events that took place during a concert at Liberty Stadium, saying, “Father and child should not fight. On that day, at Liberty Stadium, the show featured Sawaba. He was the one who insulted Barrister, not me.
“The only thing I told him was that the concert we just did, if the boss talked to me, he would do so in a way so as to forgive him because we both performed at the concert. But, I swear with all I have that I did not insult Barrister.”
Explaining the role he played in promoting Fuji music, Ayinde stated that he was instrumental in registering the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN) with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and drafting its constitution.
“When I had the privilege to make Fuji music mine, I didn’t do so. I registered Fuji music with the Corporate Affairs Commission as the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), with the genre officially titled Fuji,” he said.
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