Why Fuji as a genre of music cannot just fade away- Obesere

Fuju musician, Abass Akande, better known as Obesere, has said Fuji as a genre of music cannot fade away.

The musician stated this in a chat with Punch.

According to the singer, the traditional genre of music is still popular among youths, thus, cannot just fade away.

He said “Fuji music is still very popular. It depends on how one looks at it. Don’t forget that in 2020 when one of my songs of over two decades ‘Egungun be Careful’, resurfaced, it was well accepted among the youths.

“Also, I have performed at different concerts hosted by my team and corporate bodies. Youths were the ones that filled up the venues. That means they are still enjoying the genre. Fuji is a traditional genre of music that cannot just fade away.”

Speaking on the inclusion of vulgar lyrics in his music, Obesere added “I created the ‘Asakasa’ style and it has been widely accepted. That is why younger artistes are infusing it in their music. Even if a song’s lyrics are vulgar, as you say; it depends on how one uses it and the message that one is trying to pass.

“Many people are actually hypocrites. They act funny when listening to vulgar lyrics, but that is exactly what they do behind closed doors. But, they condemn it in the open. My vulgar lyrics are ‘coded’ (veiled), but the listener would know what I am driving at. It is the younger ones are taking it (vulgar lyrics) to another.”