Saheed Osupa
Akorede Babatunde Okunola, also known by the stage names Saheed Osupa or 'King Saheed Osupa, 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 in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. His father, Moshood Ajiwere Layeye, was a Wéré music artist and also an elder cousin of Fuji musician Ayinde Barrister.Education
Osupa went to Amuwo Odofin High School in Lagos, and graduated in 1987. 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.Career
Fuji music
Osupa started music professionally as a teenager in 1983 as a Fuji artiste. 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. In 2008, Osupa was declared the "King of Fuji Music" by Ayinde Barrister.Hip hop music
On 20 December 2014, Osupa released a hip hop single titled "Vanakula" produced by K-Solo. On 13 April 2015, he released another K-Solo-produced single titled "African Beauty" with vocals from Yetunde Omobadan. On 8 August 2015, he featured Seriki in another single titled "Womi".On 7 November 2015, Osupa was listed among The NETs "Most Successful Nigerian musicians".
On 12 June 2018, Osupa released his first hip Fuji album, Non-Stop.
Acting
Osupa has appeared in over 30 Yoruba films.Rivalry with Wasiu Alabi Pasuma
Osupa and Wasiu Alabi Pasuma have had a rivalry. Osupa released about 10 records addressing their feud. The feud continued into 2012. Osupa claimed that several fruitless peace meetings took place in 2010 and 2011.Discography
Selected singles
Studio albums
- Fuji Fadisco
- Fuji Blues
- Fuji Demonstration
- Master Blaster
- Stainless Fuji
- Fuji Boggie
- Unbeatable
- Shuffle Solo
- Ovation
- Scores
- Hot Shot
- Advice
- New Edition
- 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 1New Dawn - 2 in 1 New resolution
- Pacesetter 2017
- Non-Stop 2018
- Dynamism
- C Caution 2019
- Integrity
- Permutation
- Special request-2 nd 1
- Eni Olohun
- Permutation
- Special Request
- What Next
- Diary
- Direction
- Power of Music
- Fuji Template
- Phenomenon
- Everlasting And Oracle