Fuji stars reunite at Sikiru Ayinde Barrister memorial

In honour of his legacy in the African music industry, Fuji musicians and cultural figures from across the state converged on the late Sikiru Ayinde Barrister’s residence in Isolo, Lagos.

Barrister, who was born on February 9, 1948 in Ibadan, died on December 16, 2010. He was 62.

During his 15th anniversary remembrance, two Fuji heavyweights Saheed Osupa and Wasiu Alabi Pasuma stood out as the centre of attention among other attendees.

The two artistes were seen smiling and gisting throughout the occasion while fans shower them with praise for embracing peace despite their past rivalries.

Speaking to The Nation, veteran musician Ayinla Kollington reflected on his long friendship with Barrister.

“I have nothing to say than to pray for my friend. May Almighty Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus,” he said.

Some of the attendees include Waka icon Salawa Abeni; Fuji veteran Adewale Ayuba; President of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), S.K. Sensation; and singer Adio Atawewe.

Others were Yoruba actor and chanter Baba Ajobiewe; Alhaji Isola Yoboro, popularly known as Fuji Sandoka; Islamic singer Alhaja Medinat Barrytide; and Barrister’s grandson, BarryJhay alongside several industry colleagues and admirers.