By Tony Nwanne
Legendary Fuji artiste Adewale Ayuba has thrown his weight behind the Nigeria entertainment industry, adding that the industry is indeed taking the country places. The singer said he will be a fulfilled man ones he receives Grammy Award.
He also gave kudos to the media for promoting artistes and their crafts.
The fuji singer who made this assertion during an interview recently was of the view that he has indeed made a lot sacrifices for the industry to grow, alongside other artists who had made the industry what it is now.
The ‘Happy people’ crooner talks about Fuji music acceptance and relevance among young artistes of today’s generation – Nigeria and beyond, speaking of how he tries to blend with the trend to cater for his music while still maintaining the originality he is known for.
Asked if he would be collaborating with younger artistes at some point, Adewale says he has been working with artistes like Jazzman Olofin, Tiwa Savage and soon Yemi Alade, but is really about exporting Fuji music to the Western world.
On a final note, he reveals what he terms as success as an artiste and human.
Speaking on whether he feels he has been able to pass across his message to the world through his music, the singer says marketing and promotion of his album is a limiting factor in getting his music across beyond Nigerian shores, but he is grateful for the support.
Ayuba also reveals the recording process in releasing a song back then and now, why Sony Records which he was signed to and recorded the very successful album “Bubble” left Nigeria.
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