Fuji Music’s Roots: A Chat with Legends

In a captivating Apple Music Radio session, Nigerian Fuji icon Adewale Ayuba joined Afrobeat star Adekunle Gold to trace Fuji’s origins. Born from wéré music—an Islamic-inspired genre for Ramadan wake-ups—Fuji evolved under pioneers like Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, who named it after Mount Fuji.

Ayuba, with his “Bonsue Fuji” innovation and a Doctorate in Music, highlighted its blend of Yoruba talking drums and modern vibes. This dialogue underscores Fuji’s global rise, influencing artists like Burna Boy and King Saheed Osupa.

As African music fuses traditions, Fuji’s cultural heartbeat endures, bridging generations.