Pasuma crowned King of Fuji

Abass Akande Obesere, the Paramount King of Music, PK1st and National President of Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), has crowned top Fuji musician, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma King of Tungba music.

The crowning which was witnessed by some top Fuji acts and other prominent musicians took place on Friday July 13, 2012 during a musical show organized by Lagos Weekend Television inside its Agidingbi premises in Ikeja, Lagos when Ologbojo as Obesere is fondly called declared Pasuma king during a joint music performance.

Before the crowning, the FUMAN chairman asked the crowd if the artiste is worth the title and he was greeted with a noisy scream in acceptance.

While giving reasons for his action, Obesere said Pasuma deserves the title as he has contributed immensely to Fuji music. In his words, he said: “When you call someone a king, there should be paraphernalia of office around him, and Pasuma really has it. He is a king of his own.”

Pasuma before now appeared to be a prominent figure in the Arabambi family, a Fuji musical group founded by Fuji star, King Wasiu Ayinde where Pasuma holds sway as vice.

And with the crowning, especially coming from the stable of Obesere - an arch-rival of the Fuji maestro, music fans could be well in for a fresh showdown as the two top Fuji icons may rekindle their age-long feud.