Olubadan Storms Genesis For Askari Fuji
Top Fuji singer, Alhaji Adeyinka Ishola Isiaka aka Askari has concluded plans to release a new single titled 'Ibadan'.
The single, according to Ishola is to promote Ibadan ,Oyo State as a town and to share some historical perspectives about the town with his audience and to correct a lot of misconception and misrepresentation about the town.
Askari a native of Ibadan and a respected Chief, Mogaji Alare from the Agbejonku Royal Dynasty Aremo Ibadan, Askari to nko Fuji is the first police officer to play Fuji music in Nigeria; the first ibadan- born Fuji artist to be installed a Mogaji; first Ibadan born Fuji artiste to released and dedicate a full album to propagate and eulogize Ibadan virtues as the largest warlord city in Africa.
He is so passionate about the song because as a Royal Ambassador of Ibadan, he sees it as a right to protect the ancient town of Ibadan and to live his mark on the sands of time for yet unborn generations.
Continuing, he said the single will be released after the Listening Party scheduled for Genesis HAll, Molete Road, Ibadan, Oyo State on Sunday 8th December 2024 and will be released on all online digital platforms,. There will be limited hard copy (CD) for the purpose of launching at the venue.
He added that the single is a result of serious research and composition. 'it is not just a song but a statement of fact which is a must for every body irrespective of his or her town.'
Mogaji Adeyinka said because of the importance he attached to the single, he has invited the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as Father of the Day, to be supported by High Chiefs, the Mogajis and other big wigs in Ibadan and other parts of Nigeria 'We are releasing the single with all the glamour it deserves "because its not just a song but an historical research laced with best of compositions and good musical work"
Other guests include the CEO of Ilaji Farms and Resorts, Engr Jubril Dotun Sanusi; the Jagun Olubadan, Chief Osuolale Akeem; Senator High Chief Sharafadein Alli; Hon Rasheed Akogun; members of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII,) led by Barister Ajewole; Ambassador Club of Ibadan; Indigene for Social Awareness Club Ibadan, Azakhope Integrated Ventures led by Olori Ishola Asisat Opeyemi; Barrister Sanni Odu; Mr Yemi Dollar; Oloye Abiola Gbonka the Balogun of Ibadan, top notch business moguls and who is who in Ibadan and Lagos.
Askari informed that after releasing the teaser on all social media platforms, he has been receiving lots of accolades from fans, friends and well-wishers who told him to release the single as soon as possible 'now that the D-Day is here, nothing will stop the release of the master piece.'
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