Fuji music, an indigenous genre originating from the southwestern region of Nigeria, has captivated audiences for decades and has transcended borders, gaining international recognition.
Among the iconic figures in the history of Fuji music is King Saheed Osupa, whose music has left an indelible mark on multiple generations.
Recently, Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy showered praise on Saheed Osupa during an Instagram live session hosted by one of Burna Boy's associates.
In the video, Burna Boy sang lines from the renowned American hip-hop group Wu Tang Clan before urging those unfamiliar with their music to listen to Saheed Osupa, whom he aptly dubbed the "Yoruba Wu Tang."
In response to Burna Boy's recognition, Saheed Osupa took to his Instagram page to express his heartfelt appreciation. He thanked Burna Boy for the acknowledgment and embraced the moniker given to him.
Furthermore, Saheed Osupa encouraged Burna Boy to continue pushing Afrobeats to new heights, recognizing his groundbreaking achievements in the industry.
"As a legendary musician that is lyrically fabulous… Awon Temi koni’gbo, won fi mi buga gan, won ni my musical dexterity is too much, Mi o ke’re ninu aye, Mo ni sia gan . “Extracted from the album titled POWER OF MUSIC”.
People that listen and understand the depth of my music are of high IQ and are very intelligent, I don’t make music for fun alone, I do Fuji music to teach morals and touch people’s life in different ways…
Thanks to all my great fans all of over the world. I can’t love u less and to @burnaboygram thank you for the compliment and the jibe, you guys should keep pushing afrobeats to the world. I love you, guys
Lest I forget, My new names as quoted by @burnaboygram
Osupa- Yoruba Wutang. Wutang Ibile. OG before IG"
The exchange between Burna Boy and Saheed Osupa highlights the cross-generational appreciation and respect within the Nigerian music industry.
It showcases the influence of legendary artists like Saheed Osupa and their enduring impact on the evolving sound of Nigerian music.
