In new video, Osupa recognises Pasuma as Fuji musician

It seems that the long-standing feud between Fuji stars Saheed Osupa and Wasiu Alabi Pasuma has ended.

For many years, Osupa and Pasuma had been at odds over Fuji supremacy. Nevertheless, in current occasions, followers have began seeing the 2 collectively on stage, sparking curiosity and questions amongst their followers.

In August 2023, Osupa and Pasuma shared the stage with Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also called Kwam 1, at Islamic singer Ahmad Alawiye’s fiftieth birthday celebration in Lagos.

A video from the occasion that went viral confirmed Pasuma and Osupa becoming a member of Kwam 1 throughout his reside efficiency, with their senior colleague visibly delighted by the reunion.

Within the video, Kwam 1 greeted them warmly, giving them pecks on the cheeks as followers celebrated the touching second.

Whereas leaving the stage, Osupa and Pasuma exchanged just a few phrases, shook fingers, and shared a short facet hug.

Though the 2 Fuji icons have seldom appeared collectively—the 55-year-old’s Saturday video marks a uncommon second of public recognition and heat between two of the style’s largest names, lengthy seen as rivals.

Acknowledgement

Within the video, Osupa, additionally identified by his stage identify King Saheed Osupa (Ok.S.O.), claimed he possesses each new and outdated data within the Fuji music business that nobody else has.

The singer, who started his profession in 1983 as a young person, acknowledged Pasuma as a revered Fuji musician alongside himself, referring to himself as ‘king.’

He additionally paid tribute to the late Agbajelola Barusati and cautioned folks towards taking the glory that belonged solely to Jesus and Mohammed.

He sang: “I do know lots that folks don’t know and I do know these issues which can be new in Fuji music and outdated issues. I do know Alhaji Pasuma within the Fuji business, and he’s one of many Fuji musicians. I do know Osupa, the late Agbajelola Barusati; God ought to give him everlasting relaxation and people who had been his merchandise.

“The spirit in Mohammed can’t be in comparison with some other; don’t evaluate the spirit in Jesus with that of his disciples. Cease saying it’s you as a result of it’s solely God that’s I’m that I’m and don’t say it’s us as a result of solely God solutions that as nicely.”

This isn’t the primary time Osupa has sung in parables, leaving his followers and others scrambling for the which means.

The ‘Vanakula’ hitmaker has launched songs addressing feuds between him, Pasuma, and different Fuji musicians, centering on the pursuit of success and supremacy.

Considered one of his common albums, ‘No Extra Conflict’, launched in 2020, displays his name to place previous conflicts behind him.

Many imagine that this album marked the decision of points between him, Pasuma, and others.

The album options tracks like ‘Extra Conflict,’ ‘Ija Pari,’ ‘Jaiye Ore Mi,’ ‘Ijo Ore,’ and ‘Iya Ibeji.’

Mates, not foes

On 21 August 2023, Osupa, in a video posted on his Instagram, introduced he paid a go to to Pasuma at his Omole residence in Lagos, months after the singer misplaced his mom, Alhaja Adijat Kuburat.

Within the video caption, Osupa introduced he visited his colleague to commiserate with him on his mom’s dying, who died in April 2023.

He wrote: “Let’s play on; If music is the meals of affection. I spent a really particular second with my outdated good friend, brother, and colleague, Pasuma, at his Omole residence right this moment. And in addition to commiserate with him on the demise of his late mum whereas I used to be away. Might God proceed to be with you, Iba Wasi.”

Pasuma, on his Instagram web page, appreciated Osupa for his go to, acknowledging that they had been cordial.

Pasuma wrote; “Thanks for the go to baaaa sulia kingy kingy jacky mandator olufimo 1, I respect this, one love hold us collectively, welcome again residence.”