Fuji music star Sulaimon Alao Adekunle, popularly known as KS1 Malaika, has responded to recent remarks by singer Small Doctor suggesting that the Fuji genre is fading.
Malaika firmly dismissed the claim, asserting that Fuji music continues to thrive and influence other genres, including Hip Hop.
Acknowledging the challenges Fuji music faces—particularly limited exposure on mainstream TV and radio—Malaika emphasized the genre’s resilience and ongoing relevance.
He highlighted the success of numerous Fuji artists who emerged after Remi Aluko, contrary to Small Doctor’s assertion.
He also stressed the importance of perseverance and dedication in any profession. In a post shared on X, Malaika addressed Small Doctor directly:
“My dear music son @iam_smalldoctor. I read your submission and understanding of Fuji Music, where you said after the emergence of ‘Remi Aluko’, there’s no other known Fuji musician, and that Fuji is dying.
“Although everyone is entitled to the right to freedom of speech and expression. But let me educate you some more respectfully, because it’s the genre of music I belong to and should know better than you. It’s so unfortunate to say that after ‘Remi Aluko’, there is no other known Fuji artist. I totally disagree with you. There are quite a number of Fuji musicians after Remi Aluko, doing absolutely well both at home and abroad.
“At least, we have other genres of music, for example: Apala and Juju. If you say Fuji is dying, what will you say to them? Don’t forget, a lot of HipHop musicians are on Fuji tempo till date. If Fuji receives the kind of attention and support TV/Radio stations accord HipHop, Fuji Music would go further and bigger. Despite the challenges, it remains highly formidable and a threat to other genres of Music.
“Fuji Music is more detailed than your genre of music. Furthermore, we support our upcoming ones in our own way, millions of people sings hip hop also, but few were noticed, to become a star artist it’s not by anyone’s power’ knowledge or wisdom.
“Whatever someone chooses as a profession, you just need to continue doing it, and you will meet your target one day.
“I appreciate the fact, you said you stand to be corrected, and also because we share a bond, hence my response.”
