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| birth_place = [[Ajegunle]], [[Lagos]], [[Lagos State]], Nigeria |
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| occupation = Singer-songwriter |
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'''Akorede Babatunde Okunola''' (born |
'''Akorede Babatunde Okunola''' {{IPAc-en||audio=Yo-Saheed Osupa.ogg }} (born 7 August 1969) also known by stage name '''Saheed Osupa''' or '''King Saheed Osupa (K.S.O)''' is a [[Nigerian]] [[Fuji music|Fuji]], [[Nigerian musicians|musician]], film actor, and Hip Fuji Creator. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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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]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://punchng.com/k1-insulted-his-master-barrister-saheed-osupa/|title=K1 insulted his master, Barrister – Saheed Osupa|work=[[The Punch|The Punch Newspaper]]|last=Ayotebi|first=Femi|date=9 April 2017| |
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]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://punchng.com/k1-insulted-his-master-barrister-saheed-osupa/|title=K1 insulted his master, Barrister – Saheed Osupa|work=[[The Punch|The Punch Newspaper]]|last=Ayotebi|first=Femi|date=9 April 2017|access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref> His father, Moshood Ajiwere Layeye was a [[Were music|Wéré music]] artist and also an elder cousin of Fuji musician [[Ayinde Barrister]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/i-used-to-have-stage-fright-saheed-osupa/|title=I USED TO HAVE STAGE-FRIGHT –SAHEED OSUPA|work=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation Newspaper]]|last=Akinola|first=Sikiru|date=18 July 2015|access-date=4 February 2016}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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===Fuji Music=== |
===Fuji Music=== |
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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''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.encomium.ng/my-fight-with-pasuma-is-simply-over-supremacy-saheed-osupa/|title=‘My fight with Pasuma is simply over supremacy’ - Saheed Osupa|work=Ecomium Magazine|date=30 December 2015| |
Saheed Osupa started music professionally as a teenager in 1983 as a fuji artiste.<ref>{{Cite web|date=5 August 2011|title=I am a self-made man - King Saheed Osupa|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/08/am-a-self-made-man-king-saheed-osupa/|access-date=26 March 2021|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref> 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''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.encomium.ng/my-fight-with-pasuma-is-simply-over-supremacy-saheed-osupa/|title=‘My fight with Pasuma is simply over supremacy’ - Saheed Osupa|work=Ecomium Magazine|date=30 December 2015|access-date=5 February 2016}}</ref> In 2008, Saheed Osupa was declared the "King of Fuji Music" by Ayinde Barrister.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/day-female-fan-stripped-felix-duke/|title=Pasuma Wonder VS Saheed Osupa: Who is taking over Fujidom?|work=[[The Sun (Nigeria)|The Sun News]]|date=23 August 2014|access-date=4 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119130600/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/day-female-fan-stripped-felix-duke/|archive-date=19 November 2015}}</ref> |
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===Hip hop music=== |
===Hip hop music=== |
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Saheed Osupa is the HIP FUJI Creator, On 12 |
Saheed Osupa is the HIP FUJI Creator, On 12 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jaguda.com/2014/12/23/new-music-king-saheed-osupa-vanakula/|title=New Music: King Saheed Osupa - Vanakula|publisher=Jaguda.com|last=Alash|first=Bob|date=23 December 2014|access-date=4 February 2016}}</ref> On 13 April 2015, he released another K-Solo-produced single titled "African Beauty" with vocals from Yetunde Omobadan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://naijabambam.com/king-saheed-osupa-african-beauty-ft-yetunde-omobadan/|title=King Saheed Osupa – African Beauty Ft Yetunde Omobadan|publisher=NaijaBamBam|date=13 April 2015|access-date=4 February 2016}}</ref> On 8 August 2015, he featured Seriki in another single titled "Womi".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.notjustok.com/2015/08/08/saheed-osupa-ft-seriki-womi-prod-k-solo/|title=Saheed Osupa ft. Seriki – WOMI (prod. K-Solo)|publisher=[[NotJustOk]]|date=8 August 2015|access-date=4 February 2016}}</ref> |
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On 7 November 2015, Saheed Osupa was listed in ''[[Nigeria Entertainment Today|The NET]]'''s "Most Successful Nigerian musicians".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thenet.ng/2015/11/net-special-most-successful-nigerian-musicians-ever/|title=NET SPECIAL: Most successful Nigerian musicians ever|work=[[Nigeria Entertainment Today]]|last=Badmus|first=Kayode|date=7 November 2015|access-date=4 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thenet.ng/2014/12/saheed-osupa-to-drop-debut-hip-hop-single-vanakula/|title=Saheed Osupa to drop debut hip hop single, ‘VanaKula’|work=[[Nigeria Entertainment Today]]|last=Showemimo|first=Dayo|date=19 December 2014|access-date=4 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thenet.ng/2015/11/saheed-osupa-unveils-poster-for-new-2-in-1-album/|title=Saheed Osupa unveils poster for new 2-in-1 album|work=[[Nigeria Entertainment Today]]|last=Timilehin|first=Ajagunna|date=27 November 2015|access-date=4 February 2016}}</ref> |
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===Acting=== |
===Acting=== |
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==Rivalry with Wasiu Alabi Pasuma== |
==Rivalry with Wasiu Alabi Pasuma== |
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Saheed Osupa and [[Wasiu Alabi Pasuma]] have had |
Saheed Osupa and [[Wasiu Alabi Pasuma]] have had several rivalry.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sunnewsonline.com/new/man-ban-saheed-osupa-pasuma-lock-horns/|title=MAN Ban: Saheed Osupa, Pasuma lock horns|work=[[The Sun (Nigeria)|The Sun Newspaper]]|date=15 March 2015|access-date=4 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205114001/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/man-ban-saheed-osupa-pasuma-lock-horns/|archive-date=5 February 2016}}</ref> Most notable were their fight for success in 1998/1999 and for supremacy around 2007. Osupa whom believed his good friend Pasuma would side him in feuds with other Fuji musicians most especially Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde. Pasuma however took the side of K1 D ultimate and was adopted as K1's deputy. Saheed Osupa released about 10 records addressing these feuds and they were all successful. He took all his contemporaries to the cleaners and he was someway accorded the winner and King Of Music(Fuji). |
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He subsequently released the first ever 4-in-1 album in 2007/2008 named Mr Music. This album sold over 20 million copies worldwide. It is referred to as one of his most successful albums and the most successful Fuji albums in the 20th century. |
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He went on to winning several awards and honors. The feud continued into later 2012. Saheed Osupa claimed that several fruitless peace meetings took place in 2010 and 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/04/my-grouse-with-mosebolatan-and-pasuma-saheed-osupa/|title=My grouse with Mosebolatan and Pasuma –Saheed Osupa|work=[[The Daily Independent (Lagos newspaper)|Daily Independent Newspaper]]|last=Akintola|first=Lukmon|date=5 April 2014|access-date=4 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150322172257/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/04/my-grouse-with-mosebolatan-and-pasuma-saheed-osupa/|archive-date=22 March 2015}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
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*''Champion'' |
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*''London Delight''under Marvin Giwa Promotion |
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*''African Delight'' |
*''African Delight'' |
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*''American Fuji Slide'' |
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*''Respect and Reliable'' - 2 in 1 |
*''Respect and Reliable'' - 2 in 1 |
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*''Fuji Icon'' |
*''Fuji Icon'' |
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*'' Endorsement - 3 in 1 |
*'' Endorsement'' - 3 in 1 |
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*''Mr. Music'' - 4 in 1 |
*''Mr. Music'' - 4 in 1 |
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*'' Marriage Affair'' |
*'' Marriage Affair'' |
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*''Lord of Music'' - 2 in 1 |
*''Lord of Music'' - 2 in 1 |
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*''Transparency and Transformation'' - 2 in 1 |
*''Transparency and Transformation'' - 2 in 1 |
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* ''New Dawn - 2 in 1 |
* ''New Dawn'' - 2 in 1 |
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* ''New resolution'' |
* ''New resolution'' |
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*''Pacesetter'' 2017 |
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*''Non Stop'' 2018 |
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* Dynamism (Monday 13 |
* Dynamism (Monday 13 August 2018) |
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*''C Caution'' 2019 |
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* Integrity (07/08/2019) |
* Integrity (07/08/2019) |
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* Permutation (23 |
* Permutation (23 December 2019) |
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* Special request-2 nd 1(05/07/2020) |
* Special request-2 nd 1(05/07/2020) |
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* Eni Olohun (2020) |
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* Permutation(2020) |
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* Special Request (2020) |
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* What Next (2020) |
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* Diary (2021) |
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* Direction(2021) |
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* Power of Music (2022) |
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* Fuji Template (2022) |
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==Selected filmography== |
==Selected filmography== |
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Olokiki Oru 1,2 & 3 |
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==Awards and nominations== |
==Awards and nominations== |
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Revision as of 17:34, 7 April 2024
Saheed Osupa | |
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Birth name | Akorede Babatunde Okunola Saheed |
Also known as | King of Fuji, Olufimo, Matagbamole |
Born | Ajegunle, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria | 7 August 1969
Origin | Ibadan (Ayeye) |
Genres | |
Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1983–present |
Akorede Babatunde Okunola // (born 7 August 1969) also known by stage name Saheed Osupa or King Saheed Osupa (K.S.O) is a Nigerian Fuji, musician, film actor, and Hip Fuji Creator.
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]
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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 as a fuji artiste.[4] 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.[5] In 2008, Saheed Osupa was declared the "King of Fuji Music" by Ayinde Barrister.[6]
Hip hop music
Saheed Osupa is the HIP FUJI Creator, On 12 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.[7] On 13 April 2015, he released another K-Solo-produced single titled "African Beauty" with vocals from Yetunde Omobadan.[8] On 8 August 2015, he featured Seriki in another single titled "Womi".[9]
On 7 November 2015, Saheed Osupa was listed in The NET's "Most Successful Nigerian musicians".[10][11][12]
Acting
Saheed Osupa has appeared in over 30 Yoruba films.
Rivalry with Wasiu Alabi Pasuma
Saheed Osupa and Wasiu Alabi Pasuma have had several rivalry.[13] Most notable were their fight for success in 1998/1999 and for supremacy around 2007. Osupa whom believed his good friend Pasuma would side him in feuds with other Fuji musicians most especially Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde. Pasuma however took the side of K1 D ultimate and was adopted as K1's deputy. Saheed Osupa released about 10 records addressing these feuds and they were all successful. He took all his contemporaries to the cleaners and he was someway accorded the winner and King Of Music(Fuji).
He subsequently released the first ever 4-in-1 album in 2007/2008 named Mr Music. This album sold over 20 million copies worldwide. It is referred to as one of his most successful albums and the most successful Fuji albums in the 20th century.
He went on to winning several awards and honors. The feud continued into later 2012. Saheed Osupa claimed that several fruitless peace meetings took place in 2010 and 2011.[14]
Discography
Selected singles
As lead artist
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Year | Titel | 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
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- 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 August 2018)
- C Caution 2019
- Integrity (07/08/2019)
- Permutation (23 December 2019)
- Special request-2 nd 1(05/07/2020)
- Eni Olohun (2020)
- Permutation(2020)
- Special Request (2020)
- What Next (2020)
- Diary (2021)
- Direction(2021)
- Power of Music (2022)
- Fuji Template (2022)
Selected filmography
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- 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
- Onimoto
Olokiki Oru 1,2 & 3
Awards and nominations
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Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
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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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "I am a self-made man - King Saheed Osupa". Vanguard News. 5 August 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ "'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.
External links
- Saheed Osupa at IMDb
- 1967 births
- Musicians from Ibadan
- Male actors from Ibadan
- Yoruba male actors
- Yoruba musicians
- 20th-century Nigerian musicians
- American International College alumni
- 21st-century Nigerian musicians
- Male actors in Yoruba cinema
- Yoruba-language singers
- Nigerian male film actors
- Living people
- Nigerian male musicians
- The Polytechnic, Ibadan alumni
- Nigerian songwriters