One of the new crop of young artistes hoisting high the flag of Fuji Music is Akeem Ayinde aka Atagungun.
The talented Fuji act, who hails from the ancient city of Ibadan, Oyo state, is poised to make a name for himself with his brand of Fuji music which he dubbed, Fuji Classical.
Speaking about his foray into music and why he decided to be a Fuji musician, Atagungun stated that he was driven by his passion and that Fuji music speaks more about the philosophy of life, “My passion drives me into music. I’ve been in love with music since my childhood days and have been planning to make a career out of it. For me, Fuji music is about the philosophy of life. Thank God the dream is gradually coming into reality,” he said.
Fazed with challenges while trying to climb the ladder of Fuji music, Atagungun noted that the journey isn’t an easy one saying, “It wasn’t easy starting out. People don’t really used to give new artists the chance to exhibit their talents but one just needs to keep pushing on and not get discouraged. Another issue is funding, especially in renting or getting instruments. During the shows, we always have challenges with area boys who usually drag us for money and if we don’t comply with them, they most times chase us with bottles.”
Atagungun, who says Fuji maestro, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal is his mentor, describes his type of Fuji music as Fuji classical while noting that his dancing skills and voice sets him apart from his peers.
