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Akorede Babatunde Okunola (born 7 August 1969) also known by stage name Saheed Osupa or King Saheed Osupa (K.S.O) is a Nigerian Fuji, musician, film actor, and Hip Fuji Creator.
Early life
Saheed Osupa was born in the Mosafejo area of Ajegunle, Lagos State but grew up as a child in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.[1] His father, Moshood Ajiwere Layeye was a Wéré music artist and also an elder cousin of Fuji musician Ayinde Barrister.[2]
Education
Saheed Osupa went to Amuwo Odofin High School in Lagos, where he graduated in 1987.[3] In 1992, he completed his National Diploma programme at The Polytechnic, Ibadan after studying Business Administration. He is an alumnus of the American International College where he studied Networking Operations.[3]
Fuji Music
Saheed Osupa started music professionally as a teenager in 1983 as a fuji artiste.[4] His first album was titled Fuji Fa Disco, Followed by Fuji Blues. He has released over 40 studio albums including a 4-in-1 studio album titled Mr. Music.[5] In 2008, Saheed Osupa was declared the "King of Fuji Music" by Ayinde Barrister.[6]
Hip hop music
Saheed Osupa is the HIP FUJI Creator, On 12 June 2018 he released his first hip Fuji Album titled: Non-Stop. On 20 December 2014, Saheed Osupa released a hip hop single titled "Vanakula" produced by K-Solo.[7] On 13 April 2015, he released another K-Solo-produced single titled "African Beauty" with vocals from Yetunde Omobadan.[8] On 8 August 2015, he featured Seriki in another single titled "Womi".
On 7 November 2015, Saheed Osupa was listed in The NET's "Most Successful Nigerian musicians".
Acting
Saheed Osupa has appeared in over 30 Yoruba films.
Awards and nominations
This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (February 2016)
Year Award ceremony Prize Result
2013 FIBAN Awards Best Fuji Artist Nominated
Yoruba Academy Awards Best Musician in an Acting Role Won
2015 City People Entertainment Awards Best Fuji Musician of the Year Won
Nigerian Achievers Award 2015 Best Fuji Music Artist Nominated
2019 The Yoruba Image International Awards Best Fuji Musician of the Year Won
