Sequel to the success of his
birthday celebration in faraway Canada, the fuji Icon Alhaji Rasheed Ayinde
Merenge will this Friday launches his double album" Oga wa Nbẹ and
Authority to mark his 56th birthday.
The
City of Ibadan at Jorgor event centre will house the who is who in the most
popular city in Africa as top fuji Acts Sule Àlàó Malaika and Taye Currency
shall make the occasion memorable
Rasheed
Ayinde in his submission said, "Merenge band has come a long way in the
act of fuji music, in a couple of months we shall be 40 years in the trade of
music and this shows that verily the one time Serubawon and later Merenge
crooner is a household name and an authority in the world of music particularly
fuji.
"Coming
out with an album at this point in time with those beautiful titles leaves a
lot to be imagined.
Our
goal is to set the record straight and give appreciation and encouragement to
those that have played a pivotal role in taking that genre of music this far.
"
He
stressed further that," Fans can't wait to celebrate my twin brother,
Fatai Alade and I, it's our 56th birthday and it's going to be loud in Ibadan.
We have had it in Canada, this is the Nigeria version for family, friends and
my amiable fans. Ankara is the ticket to the venue with lots in Stock."
Ayinde said.
Alhaji
Rasheed Ayinde Merenge took fuji music professionally four decades ago. His
album Serubawon sold him out to many music lovers and the name glued to his
personality and it became a big alias in every music lovers mouth.
Upon
the release of Merenge, another beautiful album that took the centre stage
almost three decades ago, Alhaji Rasheed became an Icon whose versatility in
music encompasses every aspect of human endeavours.
As
the day draws near, the city of Ibadan is getting ready to host people from all
walks of life to the success celebration of a birthday party of a living Legend
and the album launch of one of the best musicians around.
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