Saheed Osupa

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Saheed Osupa
Birth nameAkorede Babatunde Okunola Saheed
Also known asKing of Fuji, Olufimo, Matagbamole
BornAugust 7 1969 (age 51–52)
Ajegunle, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
OriginIbadan (Ayeye)
Genres
Fuji, Hip hop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1983–present

Akorede Babatunde Okunola (born August 7, 1969) also known by stage names Saheed Osupa or King Saheed Osupa (K.S.O) is a Nigerian Fuji musician, film actor and

Early life[]

Saheed Osupa was born in the Mosafejo area of Ajegunle, Lagos State but grew up as a child in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.[1] His father, Moshood Ajiwere Layeye was a Wéré music artist and also an elder cousin of Fuji musician Ayinde Barrister.[2]

Education[]

Saheed Osupa went to Amuwo Odofin High School in Lagos, where he graduated in 1987.[3] In 1992, he completed his National Diploma programme at The Polytechnic, Ibadan after studying Business Administration. He is an alumnus of the American International College where he studied Networking Operations.[3]

Career[]

Fuji Music[]

Saheed Osupa started music professionally as a teenager in 1983 as a fuji artiste.[4] His first album was titled Fuji Fa Disco, Followed by Fuji Blues. He has released over 40 studio albums including a 4-in-1 studio album titled Mr. Music.[5] In 2008, Saheed Osupa was declared the "King of Fuji Music" by Ayinde Barrister.[6]

Hip hop music[]

Saheed Osupa is the HIP FUJI Creator, On 12 of June 2018 he released his first hip Fuji Album titled: Non Stop. On 20 December 2014 Saheed Osupa released a hip hop single titled "Vanakula" produced by K-Solo.[7] On 13 April 2015, he released another K-Solo produced single titled "African Beauty" with vocals from Yetunde Omobadan.[8] On 8 August 2015, he featured Seriki in another single titled "Womi".[9]

On November 7, 2015, Saheed Osupa was listed in The NET's "Most Successful Nigerian musicians".[10][11][12]

Acting[]

Saheed Osupa has appeared in over 30 Yoruba films.

Rivalry with Wasiu Alabi Pasuma[]

Saheed Osupa and Wasiu Alabi Pasuma have had a rivalry.[13] Saheed Osupa claimed that several fruitless peace meetings took place in 2010 and 2011.[14]

Discography[]

Selected singles[]

As lead artist
Year Title Album
2014 "Vanakula" TBA
2015 "African Beauty" (Yetunde Omobadan) TBA
"Womi" (Seriki) TBA
2018 "Labodan" (Temitope Kush) TBA
"Abeke" TBA
"Awon Temi" Ft Temitope Kush TBA

Studio albums[]

  • Fuji Fadisco
  • Fuji Blues
  • Fuji Demonstration
  • Master Blaster
  • Stainless Fuji
  • Fuji Boggie
  • Unbeatable
  • Shuffle Solo
  • Ovation
  • Scores
  • Hot Shot
  • Advice
  • New Edition (Shuffle Solo 11)
  • Authentic
  • Big Daddy
  • Champion
  • London Delight under Marvin Giwa Promotion
  • African Delight
  • American Fuji Slide
  • World Tour
  • London Extra
  • Respect and Reliable - 2 in 1
  • Fuji Icon
  • Endorsement - 3 in 1
  • Mr. Music - 4 in 1
  • Marriage Affair
  • Barrybration
  • Euro Splash
  • Time Factor
  • Impact
  • Turn By Turn
  • The Main Man
  • Capability
  • Tested and Trusted - 2 in 1
  • Guaranteed
  • Lord of Music - 2 in 1
  • Transparency and Transformation - 2 in 1
  • New Dawn - 2 in 1
  • New resolution
  • Pacesetter 2017
  • Non Stop 2018
  • Dynamism (Monday 13/8/2018)
  • C Caution 2019
  • Integrity (07/08/2019)
  • Permutation (23/12/2019)
  • Special request-2 nd 1(05/07/2020)

Selected filmography[]

  • Eni Eleni
  • Ero Sese Koowe
  • Ese Mefa Laye
  • Ose Maami
  • Ashiru Ejire
  • Onibara Ogunjo
  • Iku Oba
  • Igba Iwase
  • Agbeere Oju
  • Alukoro
  • "Aroba(Fable)"
  • Osoro baba ojo
  • Oloju ede
  • Adigun olori odo
  • Onimoto

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award ceremony Prize Result
2013 FIBAN Awards Best Fuji Artist Nominated
Yoruba Academy Awards Best Musician in an Acting Role Won
2015 City People Entertainment Awards Best Fuji Musician of the Year Won
Nigerian Achievers Award 2015 Best Fuji Music Artist Nominated
2019 The Yoruba Image International Awards Best Fuji Musician of the Year Won

References[]

  1. ^ Ayotebi, Femi (9 April 2017). "K1 insulted his master, Barrister – Saheed Osupa". The Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  2. ^ Akinola, Sikiru (18 July 2015). "I USED TO HAVE STAGE-FRIGHT –SAHEED OSUPA". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Obatusin, Taiwo. "Saheed Osupa speaks on war in the house of Fuji". Nigeria Films. Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  4. ^ "I am a self-made man - King Saheed Osupa". Vanguard News. 2011-08-05. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  5. ^ "'My fight with Pasuma is simply over supremacy' - Saheed Osupa". Ecomium Magazine. 30 December 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  6. ^ "Pasuma Wonder VS Saheed Osupa: Who is taking over Fujidom?". The Sun News. 23 August 2014. Archived from the original on 19 November 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  7. ^ Alash, Bob (23 December 2014). "New Music: King Saheed Osupa - Vanakula". Jaguda.com. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  8. ^ "King Saheed Osupa – African Beauty Ft Yetunde Omobadan". NaijaBamBam. 13 April 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  9. ^ "Saheed Osupa ft. Seriki – WOMI (prod. K-Solo)". NotJustOk. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  10. ^ Badmus, Kayode (7 November 2015). "NET SPECIAL: Most successful Nigerian musicians ever". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  11. ^ Showemimo, Dayo (19 December 2014). "Saheed Osupa to drop debut hip hop single, 'VanaKula'". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  12. ^ Timilehin, Ajagunna (27 November 2015). "Saheed Osupa unveils poster for new 2-in-1 album". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  13. ^ "MAN Ban: Saheed Osupa, Pasuma lock horns". The Sun Newspaper. 15 March 2015. Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  14. ^ Akintola, Lukmon (5 April 2014). "My grouse with Mosebolatan and Pasuma –Saheed Osupa". Daily Independent Newspaper. Archived from the original on 22 March 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.

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