Fuji Music is a genre of music that consists of Aro, Afro,Sakara, Apala, juju, gudugudu and high life all in mixed in one pattern. The Fuji genre is dominant in the western part of Nigeria. The genre has been existing long before hip hop was known in Nigeria dating back to the era of King Sunny Ade. A lot has changed in Fuji as It is no longer a one man show as it was in the days when king Sunny Ade ruled.
Of recent times, there has been a stiff competition between fuji artistes as battle of supremacy is the other day with everyone trying to prove he is better. Just as all fingers are not equal, so the size of the pocket varies too. Some Fuji
artistes are more in demand than others, so the money they collect per show differs.
These fuji artists are not just rich, but are also big on influence, having a big celebrity status, respect and fame in the society.
The Top 10 Richest Fuji Artists Include:
1. K1 The Ultimate
Also known as Olasunkanmi Wasiu Ayinde Marshall was Born on the 3rd of March, 1957 in Agawaru,Lagos state. K1 the ultimate is one of the pioneers of fuji in Nigeria. He is among the oldest Fuji musicians in the countrywith over 10 studio albums. The fuji legend has done a collaboration with Nigerian rapper olamide, a song titled ‘anifowose’. He has a networth of around N750 million naira.
2. Pasuma Wonder
Pasuma Wonder is one of the leading acts In fuji. His real name is Wasiu Ajibola Alabi but prefers to go by his stage name Pasuma Wonder. His is also popularly known as ‘oga nla’ (The boss). Pasuma was born on the 27th
of November 1967 in Mushin, Lagos. He is the richest Fuji star in the country beginning his music career as early age 20. He is arguably the most popular fuji artist in Nigeria making cameo appearances in Yoruba movies and has featured the famous diva, tiwa savage in an mp3 single. He has a networth of around N650 million naira and comes in at no 2 on the list of Top 10 Richest Fuji Artists In Nigeria.
3. Abass Akande Obesere
Obesere has established himself as one of the best fuji stars of all Time. He entered when into the music scene after his primary school education in kwara state. Obesere was born on the 28th day of January in 1965 to the very prominent family of Pa Abass, His first ever album was titled “introduction” however he became popular with his other album ‘vulgar’ and has since then, recorded numerous album sales. He is an avid Muslim and like k1 has also done a collaboration olamide. He has a networth of around N500 million naira and comes in at no 3 on the list of Top 10 Richest Fuji Artists In Nigeria.
4. Saheed Osupa
Saheed also known as Akorede Babatunde Okunola was born in 1969 in Lagos state to the family of Pa Moshood Ajiwere. He started his musical career way back in 1983 while he was still in the Ibadan polytechnic. He released
his first album in the year 1993 titled ‘Fuji fa disco’ he has gone ahead to add 28 studio albums to his tally. He has also debuted as an actor, featuring in many yoruba movies including Eni Eleni,Ose Maami, iku Oba,
Agbeere Oju etc. He has a networth of around N450 million naira andcomes in at no 4 on the list of Top 10 Richest Fuji Artists In Nigeria.
5. Sulaiman Alao Malaika (Ks1)
Also Malaika also known as KS1 was born on the 15th of February 1973 in the state of Lagos. He hails from Ogun state where he was raised up in his early childhood. He also kick started his career in the same year as ayuba.
He has had a very successful career earning him lots of ambassadorship. He’s also an ambassador to Tecno mobile, Amador suits, Sherfex oil and gas. He has a networth of around N420 million and comes in at no 5 on the list of Top 10 Richest Fuji Artists In Nigeria.
6. Adewale Ayuba (Mr Johnson)
yuba is one of the oldest Yoruba artistes in fuji’s genre of music. He earlier attended Remo secondary school, although he gained admission to the University he couldn’t further and had to drop out. He was recognized
in 2004 as the best entertainer of the year in America by the Nigerian in America community association. His net worth is estimated as N400 million. Among his popularly released album were igida, ife(love), ijo fuji(fuji
dance), Mr Johnson and award winning, bubble.
7. Remi Aluko
Remi Aluko is the seventh richest Fuji musician in Nigeria currently and he is also known as Ajela. Despite being born a christian, he has fought against all odds to emerged as one of the big guns in the music sphere.
This Fuji music sensation is popularly known for giving a Fuji touch to several hip hop tunes, but he appeals to a large audience that are mostly transporters or conductors. His net-worth is estimated at around N300 million naira and comes in at no 2 on the list of Top 10 Richest Fuji Artists In Nigeria
8. Shefiu Alao
9. Muri Thunder
Muri Thunder is one of the Nigerian musicians who came from dilapidated neighborhood where majority are suffering from penury. He started his career from the scratch and find his way to the top after many years of struggling. He finally reached fame and respect as a result of his continuous persistent and consistency. He has a net worth of about N160 million naira and comes in at no 2 on the list of Top 10 Richest Fuji Artists In Nigeria
10. Taiye Currency
His real name is Taiye Akande Adebisi, but popularly known by his stage name Taiye Currency, he has been able to fine tune his music career to secure this position on this list of wealthiest Fuji musicians in Nigeria today.
He is yet to cover more ground in Nigeria , he is only well recognized in Oyo state given that that’s his home of residence. In a bid to cover more ground , he is now performing for different audiences in Lagos to expand
his area of influence. He has a net worth of about N80 million naira and comes in at no 10 on the list of Top 10 Richest Fuji Artists In Nigeria.