Dr. Adewale Ayuba, an enigmatic phenomenon of our time
By Ayokunle Akinrimisi PhD.
In every generation and time, certain personalities always have their impact and footprints on many lives, in every sphere of life and the vocation or trade they choose to embrace for their livelihood. History and posterity has a golden abode for such individuals.
Dr. Ayuba is one of so many of such entities. He prides himself so lucidly different from the pack. Ayuba worked so hard to maintain steeze and uncommon flair for more than four decades in the music industry in Nigeria nay Africa.
This multiple award winning singer and song writer has released several hit songs with unique styles, melodious rhythms, strong vocality and exceptional quality instrumentation that will stand the test of time.
From ‘Ibere’ his first ever album to ‘Ise Oluwa’ (enroute kolobakoloba) the message in his music, the political struggle of the dark junta era, his Bonsue genre of fuji brand was a massive weapon against the undemocratic elements of yesteryears.
Ayuba is an epitome of ‘Omoluwabi’ a decent nomenclature for a gentle soul. Hardly will anyone ever come across Dr. Ayuba or any of his Bonsue Vibrations team members in a scandalous or messy circumstances either in the past or now. He is a complete gentleman and this achieved status of his is a wide spread notion about him all around the globe. (Fantastic stuff) you actually don’t need to be wayward before you can perform a fuji brand.
Lest I forget, before his emergence on the big stage, the general notion of music lovers about fuji music was discouraging, laughable and ridiculous. It was said to be the brand of music for touts and rascals (not for decent people) but Ayuba changed this narrative with style, composition, dandy dress sense and composure which endeared him to the educated elites till date.
Ayuba was the first fuji musician who branded himself among university students in those days. He took fuji music to all our tertiary institutions in Nigeria and around Africa with huge fame and candor commencing from the prestigious University of Lagos, OAU, UI, Unilorin, only to mention a few.
Ayuba’s contribution to the development of fuji music and music in general is unquantifiable. He is one of the forerunners who escalated fuji brand to the whole wide world. He has performed in almost all the nations of the world, a standard no other fuji musician can boast of, except Late Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister (the pioneer of fuji genre) only.
Ayuba’s deliberate mixture of Yoruba and English languages in his music, gave him a giant stride of immeasurable proportion when it comes to acceptance. (Good job)
Dr. Ayuba’s life and time is a testament of a successful journey anchored on hardwork, resilience, dedication and doggedness. This is a timeless lesson to all up coming artists, successful people are hardworking and determined. Challenges are part of success stories, but if you believe in yourself and press forward daily, I can assure you, good success is right on the way, this is the story of Dr. Adewale Ayuba.
With his music brand, his fame and success, he still ensured he had for himself good educational attainment, a feat that set him far apart from his peers. Ayuba is not on the same level with several others when we do assessment on creative prowess, academic standard, branding and character. He stands tall. Reasons we all love him.
Dr. Ayuba is a family man per excellence, a cross-tribal marriage that shows his love for national unity and oneness, blessed with beautiful children led by a medical doctor of high repute, Dr. Adebisi Ahmed Ayuba and his first daughter, a computer engineer, who designed the mascot of a major global sporting event recently. (No noise) he has shown discipline and courage of a great father and a loving husband, little wonder, the visible peace around him.
A hotelier, a realtor, a brand ambassador for several outfits and a fashion guru. Mr. Johnson sends positive vibes everywhere he goes. He doesn’t make noise about all his achievements, he is a complete gentleman and adorable. We, your fans all around the world appreciate your lifestyle, your music and the kind of man you have branded yourself to be, the Enigmatic phenomenon of our time.
Akinrimisi writes from Amsterdam, Netherlands
