Sulaimon Alao Adekunle, the famous Nigerian Fuji musician, who is popularly known as KS1 Malaika, has dismissed claims by singer Small Doctor that Fuji music is dying.
Malaika pointed to the continued success of Fuji artists who emerged after Remi Aluko, noting the genre’s enduring influence on other music styles, including Hip Hop.
While he acknowledged that Fuji faces challenges—especially limited support from TV and radio stations—he insisted the genre remains strong and vibrant.
He also emphasized the value of perseverance, stating that success in any profession comes through dedication and hard work.
He wrote on X: “My dear music son @iam_smalldoctor. I read your submission and understanding of Fuji Music, where you said after the emergence of “Remi Aluko”, there’s no other known Fuji musician, and that Fuji is dying.
“Although everyone is entitled to the right to freedom of speech and expression. But let me educate you some more respectfully, because it’s the genre of music I belong to and should know better than you. It’s so unfortunate to say that after “Remi Aluko”, there is no other known Fuji artist. I totally disagree with you. There are quite a number of Fuji musicians after Remi Aluko, doing absolutely well both at home and abroad.
“At least, we have other genres of music, for example: Apala and Juju. If you say Fuji is dying, what will you say to them? Don’t forget, a lot of HipHop musicians are on Fuji tempo till date. If Fuji receives the kind of attention and support TV/Radio stations accord HipHop, Fuji Music would go further and bigger. Despite the challenges, it remains highly formidable and a threat to other genres of Music.
“Fuji Music is more detailed than your genre of music. Furthermore, we support our upcoming ones in our own way, millions of people sings hip hop also, but few were noticed, to become a star artist it’s not by anyone’s power’ knowledge or wisdom.
“Whatever someone chooses as a profession, you just need to continue doing it, and you will meet your target one day.
“I appreciate the fact, you said you stand to be corrected, and also because we share a bond, hence my response.”
