Oludasile Fuji anchorman Otunba Olatokunboh Muhilliy, has eulogized the unifying qualities of the late Fuji creator Ayinde Barrister Mfr whose music attracted even non Yorubas like Salihu Dantata Mahmud Salihu, in a widely followed programme across the world.
He was appreciated for his love for Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister’s music.There is no doubt that the music of Ayinde Barrister were reflections of happenings in the society especially in the areas of underdevelopment, bad leadership and lacking amenities as well as lost human capacity building.
In his fantasia Fuji album side 1, he specifically made case for democracy and advocated for an end to military rule even while the military were in power.
“Again in his album precaution, he advised against disintegration particularly using himself as an example having fought the Biafran civil war. He highlighted the consequences of war.The Fuji new waves album was not also an exception as he propagated the country Nigeria by emphasizing that Nigeria remains a country of dignity where no tribe can unseat another,he pledged to be loyal, faithful and honest by pledging to her sovereignty.
A recipient of the prestigious medal of the commonwealth secretary general musical legend of commonwealth, Africa international music Ambassador, member of the order of the Federal Republic and numerous traditional titles such as Sarkin Wakan Kano in 1988 by the late Emir of Kano Abdullahi Ado Bayero.
He made a move to make peace between Abacha and Abiola through Late Lamidi Adedibu,but later mistaken by some detractors who later advised MKO to declare himself of the prestigious musical legend of commonwealth,member of the order of Federal Republic Mfr, Africa.
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