Born Wasiu Ayinde Adewale Omogbolahan Anifowoshe on the 3rd of March 1957 in Agarawu, Lagos Island, the young Wasiu began his career in music soon after his father died when he was just 13 years old.
He
released his first album in 1980. In 1984 he released the classic album
“Talazo 84″, featuring a new up-tempo and dynamic beat that was
instantly dubbed the “Talazo System”The album became an instant hit and
fuji music has never been the same again.
The impact of that album transformed
Wasiu into a national icon, and within a few years, he had incorporated
western elements into the music such as the keyboard, saxophone and
guitar .
Among his
many awards are FAME musician of the year, best Fuji artist at the NMA
(Nigerian Music Awards) and best African artist at the WOMAD Festival in
Reading 1996. In 1994, Wasiu was crowned the King of Fuji music, and
officially re-named King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal the First (KWAM 1) by the
King of Oyo in Ibadan.
Waisu is currently planning to celebrate his 58th birthday in Dubai with few friends and family.
K1 has released over 120 records to his credit.
Old and Still Looking Younger and FRESH than his Age. Many more years K1
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