Popular Fuji musician Adewale Ayuba has recently revealed why he relocated to the United States.
In a recent interview with Teju Babyface, Ayuba revealed that his initial relocation to the U.S. occurred in 1995.
He disclosed that he and his band member travelled to America for their three-month summer show.
Ayuba said they could not return to Nigeria after their show ended due to threats from Sani Abacha, the late military head of state.
Ayuba explained that after releasing an album advocating for the freedom of political detainees, including the late Moshood Abiola, he faced serious threats.
The singer said while in the US, he enrolled in school and completed his documentation to become an American citizen.
Following Abacha’s death in 1998, Ayuba returned to Nigeria to perform at the Benson and Hedges Concert.
Ayuba also revealed he met his wife in America.
“I left for America with my full band members in 1995 for a summer show and others. We came to America for about three months and then returned to Nigeria,” Ayuba said.
“I returned to Nigeria in 1998 when Abacha died. The three years I stayed in America were by the grace of God because he is a good planner.”
Ayuba noted that he only performed on weekends in the U.S., allowing him ample time during the week to pursue education and other activities.
