K1 De Ultimate
| K1 De Ultimate | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Olasunkami Wasiu Ayinde Marshal |
| Also known as | King of Fuji, Kwam 1, Wasiu Ayinde , Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde |
| Born |
3 March 1957 Agarawu, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Fuji music |
| Occupation(s) | singer, performer |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Labels | Fuji Repete |
K1 De Ultimate (born Olasunkanmi Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, March 3, 1957), is a Nigerian Fuji musician. He is known for introducing the genre to the sounds of keyboards, saxophones and guitars .[1]
Background
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 1979. He released his first solo album 'Abode Mecca' in 1979. He released his most successful album Talazo 84 in 1984.[1]
Music Career
K1 De Ultimate began his global tour between North America and Europe in 1984 and he has continued touring annually since.[3] In 1996 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]
Discography
- Studio albums
- 1984: Talazo '84
- 1996:Legacy
- 1996: Faze 2 Global Tour '96
- 1997: Talazo Fuji Party Music
- 1999:Fuji Fusion (Okofaji Carnival)
- 2003: Big Deal
- 2001:Statement
- 2011: Tribute To My Mentor
- 2010: Instinct
- Live albums
- 1984: Ise L'Ogun Ise
- 1985: Elo-Sora
- 1986: Tiwa Dayo
- 1986: Erin Goke - Lecture
- 1987: Talazo In London
- 1987: Aiyé
- 1988: Sun - Splash
- 1989: Fuji Rapping
- 1987: Achievement
- 1990: Jo Fun Mi (Dance For Me)
- 1991: American Tips
- 1991: Fuji Collections
Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013[8] | K1 De Ultimate | The Headies | Hall Of Fame | Won |
| 2014[9] | K1 De Ultimate | City People Lifetime Achievement Award | Won |
References
- 1 2 Harris, Craig. "Ayinde King Wasiu Marshal | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved May 29, 2016.
- ↑ Paul Wale Ademowo, "The King of Fuji Music: Dr. Wasiu Ayinde Anifowoshe Marshal" ISBN 978-9-78322-089-8, Publisher: Effective Publishers (1996)
- ↑ http://allafrica.com/stories/201408010118.html
- ↑ http://www.rkjmediang.com/2016/09/29/olasunkanmi-marshal-k1-de-ultimate-continues-set-new-standards-indigenous-music/
- ↑ http://205.234.252.102/~enownow/news/story.php?sno=8043
- ↑ http://www.sternsmusic.com/discography/2334
- ↑ https://www.discogs.com/artist/3214483-Wasiu-Ayinde-Barrister
- ↑ http://notjustok.com/2013/12/27/the-headies-2013-view-winners-list/
- ↑ http://www.topcelebritiesng.com/fuji-king-k1-wins-city-peoples-lifetime-achievement-award//