K1 De Ultimate (born Wasiu Omogbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal, 3 March 1957), is a Nigerian Fuji musician. He popularized a brand of the fuji genre based on the work of the fuji creator

Ayinde Barrister Sikiru Ololade Ayinde Balogun, MFR, (9 February 1948 – 16 December 2010) better known by his stage name Ayinde Barrister and Barry Wonder, was a Nigerian-born Yoruba singer-songwriter, songproducer and music performer. He is regarded as a p ...

known as Talazo fuji that appeals to all age groups, irrespective of tribe and background.

Background

The King of Fuji Music: Olasunkanmi Ayinde Marshal, 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. He later became member of

's band, the Supreme Fuji Commanders from 1975 to 1978 after previously serving under him as instrument packer. He also adopted the name of Ayinde into his name after seeking the permission and blessing of his master

. He released his first album titled Iba with the special track 'Abode Mecca' in 1980, and thereafter, his most successful album Talazo '84 in 1984. He has won many titles and several music awards.

Music career

K1 De Ultimate began his global tour between

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and

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in 1986 and performed at

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in 1987. That was followed by

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, United States with full Talazo Band on Sep. 28 1990, London Yuppie 1 & 2 Nights 1991/92,

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Tour 1995,

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1997, North America (USA & Canada '98),

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, and USA Tour 2003. He has continued nonstop touring annually since. In 1995 he delivered the first Fuji performance ever at

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. He is also the only Fuji musician to perform at

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and

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Chieftaincy titles and awards

* Badabarawu of Ogijo in 1985 * Ekerin Amuludun of Ibadanland in 1986 * Golden Mercury of Africa Title in 1986, * Honoris Causa of Music at Saint John University Bakersfield California USA in 1989. * Crown as King of Fuji, (Oluaye Fuji Music) at NTA Ibadan in 1993. * The Oluomo of Lagos by King Adeyinka Oyekan of Lagos in 1999 * On Monday, January 13, 2020, he was installed by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi as the first Mayegun of Yorubaland. Merit Award title M.O.N member of other Niger by president Muhammad Buhari on 11 October 2022, this page Arrange and list by Gani Olawale Sodiq Tgaine *Wasiu Ayinde Marshal Officially Crowned as Olori Omooba of Akile ijebuland on 26 September 2023 by King Sikiru Adetona Awujale of Ijebu land, owner of Mayegun Resort Ijebu Ode K1 de ultimate Grant Another title as Otunba Fidipote mole of Fidipote dynasty the same September 2023,( TGAINE INTERNATIONAL 2023 )

Discography

: King wasiu Ayinde Marshal M.O.N Studio albums listed by Gani Olawale Sodiq Tgaine) *1980: Iba (TGaine) *1981: Esi Oro (TGaine) *1982: Igbalaye (TGaine) *1984: Talazo System (TGaine) *1984: Talazo '84 (TGaine) *1984: Ise L'Ogun Ise (TGaine) *1984: Ijo olomo (TGaine) *1985: Talazo Disco 85 (TGaine) *1985: Alhaji Chief Wasiu Ayinde Barrister and His Talazo Fuji Commanders Organisation Oloriki Metta / Ki De Se Vinyl LP Leader Record / LRC (LP) 05 (TGaine) *1985: Elo-Sora (TGaine) *1985: Pomposity (TGaine) *1986: Ori (TGaine) *1986: Tiwa Dayo (TGaine) *1986: Erin Goke - Lecture (TGaine) *1986: Baby Je Kajo (TGaine) *1987: Talazo In London (TGaine) *1987: Aiyé (TGaine) *1987: Adieu Awolowo (TGaine) *1988: Sun - Splash (TGaine) *1988: Fuji Headline (TGaine) *1988: My Dear Mother (TGaine) *1989: Fuji Rapping–– (TGaine) *1989: Achievement (TGaines) *1990: Jo Fun Mi (Dance For Me) (TGaine) *1991: American Tips *1991: Fuji Collections (TGaine) *1993: The Ultimate (TGaine) *1995: Consolidation (TGaine) *1995: Reflection (TGaine) *1995: Talazo Fuji Party Music Compact Disk (TGaine) *1996: Legacy (TGaine) *1996: Faze 2 Global Tour '96 (TGaine) *1997: History (Edited by TGaine) *1997: Berlin Compact Disk (TGaine) *1999: Fuji Fusion (Okofaji Carnival) (TGaine) *2000: New Era (TGaine) *2000: Faze 3 (TGaine) *2001: Message (TGaine) *2001: Statement (TGaine) *2001: New Lagos (TGaine) *2002: Gourd (TGaine) *2003: Big Deal (TGaine) *2006: Flavour (TGaine) *2011: Tribute To My Mentor (TGaine) *2012: Instinct (TGaine) *2012: Fuji Time (TGaine) *2017: 22 Dec Fuji Ep Let Music Flow (TGaine) *2020 Fuji The Sound Fuji Hip ( Gani Olawale Sodiq, tgaine) *2022 Timeless ( Gani Olawale Sodiq Tgaine) Hit Live Play (Listed By Gani Olawale Sodiq, TGaine) *1984: Talazo System *1984: Omo Akorede *1986: Golden Mercury *1989: Siliky *1990: American Tour Live *1991: Yuppie Night 1 n 2 *1994: Consolidation live Ade Bendel *1995: Sabaka Night *1995: Oju Opon *1995: Fadaka Club *1995: London Hamburg Amsterdam Berlin 95 *1997: London Hamburg Amsterdam Berlin Paris 97 *1998: United Kingdom Live *1998: New York Chicago Atlanta Houston & Canada Tour Toronto Montreal live 1998 *1999: New Era Live United Kingdom *1999: Afinni *2000: Canada live *2007: United Kingdom Ireland Tour Live *2007: The Truth Live And Many More Hit Live Eko for show USA 1990 Concert *1995 Womad Concert *1997 Benson & Hedges *1999 Benson & Hedges Loud in Lagos *2020 Fuji the Sound ep *2023 Timeless Fuji - A celebratory album emphasizing his legacy.

Awards

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, Hall Of Fame , , - , 2014 , K1 De Ultimate , City People Lifetime Achievement Award , , -

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:K1 De Ultimate 1957 births 20th-century Nigerian musicians Living people Musicians from Ogun State Yoruba musicians Nigerian world music musicians Nigerian bandleaders Musicians from Lagos Yoruba-language singers of Nigeria 20th-century Nigerian male musicians