Veteran fuji musician, Ayinla Kollington, has boldly declared himself as the unrivaled king of fuji music both in Nigeria and abroad.
Speaking in a recent interview on Agbaletu TV, the music icon addressed his absence at the burial of the mother of fellow fuji legend, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as K1 De Ultimate. Kollington explained, “I called him several times, but he didn’t pick up or return my calls. Even on New Year’s Day, I tried again—no response. So, I left him alone.”
He dismissed K1’s status in the fuji music industry, saying, “If he’s the head of the princes, that’s in Ijebuland—not in Fuji music. Even if he wants to be the head of Fuji, there’s a song he sang… does he want to be God? He became head of the princes and still wants to be Fuji’s leader. Why not kill me then? It’s not possible, even if he tries. Only God decides death. The one I survived didn’t take my life, no one else can.”
Kollington firmly stated that when it comes to Fuji music, he stands alone at the top. “When they ask, who is the head of Fuji music, both here and abroad—my name is what they’ll mention. I am the number one authority,” he said, even quoting K1’s own lyrics to reinforce his claim.
He also addressed the politics within the industry, saying, “Some people beat around the bush, looking for connections. By God’s grace, K1 has the network and has risen—but that doesn’t change the truth. I remain the authority of Fuji music.”
Reflecting on his early days, Kollington recalled that it was fellow pioneer Sikiru who encouraged him to start a music career while they were both in the army. After gaining permission through a written request, he ventured into music, enduring many struggles. “Fuji existed before I began, but I suffered a lot because of it. It was Sikiru and I who started Fuji music,” he said.
This comes days after a similar video of K1 De Ultimate discussing his journey into Fuji was shared on Dele Adeyanju’s YouTube page.
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