Saheed Osupa
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 Hip Fuji Creator
Saheed Osupa | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Akorede Babatunde Okunola Saheed |
| Also known as | King of Fuji, Olufimo, Matagbamole |
| Born | August 7 1969 (age 51–52) Ajegunle, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Ibadan (Ayeye) |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1983–present |
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. 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.[4] In 2008 Saheed Osupa was declared the "King of Fuji Music" by Ayinde Barrister.[5]
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.[6] On 13 April 2015, he released another K-Solo produced single titled "African Beauty" with vocals from Yetunde Omobadan.[7] On 8 August 2015, he featured Seriki in another single titled "Womi".[8]
On November 7, 2015, Saheed Osupa was listed in The NET's "Most Successful Nigerian musicians".[9][10][11]
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.[12] Saheed Osupa claimed that several fruitless peace meetings took place in 2010 and 2011.[13]
Discography
Selected singles
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| Year | Title | Album |
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| 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
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
- Ayotebi, Femi (9 April 2017). "K1 insulted his master, Barrister – Saheed Osupa". The Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- Akinola, Sikiru (18 July 2015). "I USED TO HAVE STAGE-FRIGHT –SAHEED OSUPA". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- 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.
- "'My fight with Pasuma is simply over supremacy' - Saheed Osupa". Ecomium Magazine. 30 December 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- "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.
- Alash, Bob (23 December 2014). "New Music: King Saheed Osupa - Vanakula". Jaguda.com. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- "King Saheed Osupa – African Beauty Ft Yetunde Omobadan". NaijaBamBam. 13 April 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- "Saheed Osupa ft. Seriki – WOMI (prod. K-Solo)". NotJustOk. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- Badmus, Kayode (7 November 2015). "NET SPECIAL: Most successful Nigerian musicians ever". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- Showemimo, Dayo (19 December 2014). "Saheed Osupa to drop debut hip hop single, 'VanaKula'". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- Timilehin, Ajagunna (27 November 2015). "Saheed Osupa unveils poster for new 2-in-1 album". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- "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.
- 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.
