Saheed Osupa

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| birth_name = Akorede Babatunde Okunola Saheed

| alias = King of Fuji, Olufimo, Matagbamole

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|08|07|df=y}}

| birth_place = Ajegunle, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

| origin = Ibadan (Ayeye)

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| genre = {{flatlist|Fuji, hip hop}}

| occupation = Singer-songwriter

| instrument = Vocals

| years_active = 1983–present

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Akorede Babatunde Okunola {{IPAc-en||audio=Yo-Saheed Osupa.ogg }} (born 7 August 1969), also known by the stage names 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 in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.{{cite news|url=http://punchng.com/k1-insulted-his-master-barrister-saheed-osupa/|title=K1 insulted his master, Barrister – Saheed Osupa|work=The Punch Newspaper|last=Ayotebi|first=Femi|date=9 April 2017|access-date=20 July 2017}} His father, Moshood Ajiwere Layeye, was a Wéré music artist and also an elder cousin of Fuji musician Ayinde Barrister.{{cite news|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/i-used-to-have-stage-fright-saheed-osupa/|title=I USED TO HAVE STAGE-FRIGHT –SAHEED OSUPA|work=The Nation Newspaper|last=Akinola|first=Sikiru|date=18 July 2015|access-date=4 February 2016}}

Education

Osupa went to Amuwo Odofin High School in Lagos, and graduated in 1987. 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.{{cite news|url=http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/1887/3/saheed-osupa-speaks-on-war-in-the-house-of-fuji.html|title=Saheed Osupa speaks on war in the house of Fuji|work=Nigeria Films|last=Obatusin|first=Taiwo|access-date=4 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205070431/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/1887/3/saheed-osupa-speaks-on-war-in-the-house-of-fuji.html|archive-date=5 February 2016}}

Career

=Fuji music=

Osupa started music professionally as a teenager in 1983 as a Fuji artiste.{{Cite web|date=5 August 2011|title=I am a self-made man - King Saheed Osupa|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/08/am-a-self-made-man-king-saheed-osupa/|access-date=26 March 2021|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}} 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.{{cite news|url=http://www.encomium.ng/my-fight-with-pasuma-is-simply-over-supremacy-saheed-osupa/|title=‘My fight with Pasuma is simply over supremacy’ - Saheed Osupa|work=Ecomium Magazine|date=30 December 2015|access-date=5 February 2016}} In 2008, Osupa was declared the "King of Fuji Music" by Ayinde Barrister.{{cite news|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/day-female-fan-stripped-felix-duke/|title=Pasuma Wonder VS Saheed Osupa: Who is taking over Fujidom?|work=The Sun News|date=23 August 2014|access-date=4 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119130600/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/day-female-fan-stripped-felix-duke/|archive-date=19 November 2015}}

=Hip hop music=

On 20 December 2014, Osupa released a hip hop single titled "Vanakula" produced by K-Solo.{{cite web|url=http://jaguda.com/2014/12/23/new-music-king-saheed-osupa-vanakula/|title=New Music: King Saheed Osupa - Vanakula|publisher=Jaguda.com|last=Alash|first=Bob|date=23 December 2014|access-date=4 February 2016}} On 13 April 2015, he released another K-Solo-produced single titled "African Beauty" with vocals from Yetunde Omobadan.{{cite web|url=http://naijabambam.com/king-saheed-osupa-african-beauty-ft-yetunde-omobadan/|title=King Saheed Osupa – African Beauty Ft Yetunde Omobadan|publisher=NaijaBamBam|date=13 April 2015|access-date=4 February 2016}} On 8 August 2015, he featured Seriki in another single titled "Womi".{{cite web|url=http://www.notjustok.com/2015/08/08/saheed-osupa-ft-seriki-womi-prod-k-solo/|title=Saheed Osupa ft. Seriki – WOMI (prod. K-Solo)|publisher=NotJustOk|date=8 August 2015|access-date=4 February 2016}}

On 7 November 2015, Osupa was listed among The NET{{'}}s "Most Successful Nigerian musicians".{{cite news|url=https://thenet.ng/net-special-most-successful-nigerian-musicians-ever/|title=NET SPECIAL: Most successful Nigerian musicians ever|work=Nigeria Entertainment Today|last=Badmus|first=Kayode|date=7 November 2015|access-date=4 February 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://thenet.ng/saheed-osupa-to-drop-debut-hip-hop-single-vanakula/|title=Saheed Osupa to drop debut hip hop single, ‘VanaKula’|work=Nigeria Entertainment Today|last=Showemimo|first=Dayo|date=19 December 2014|access-date=4 February 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://thenet.ng/saheed-osupa-unveils-poster-for-new-2-in-1-album/|title=Saheed Osupa unveils poster for new 2-in-1 album|work=Nigeria Entertainment Today|last=Timilehin|first=Ajagunna|date=27 November 2015|access-date=4 February 2016}}

On 12 June 2018, Osupa released his first hip Fuji album, Non-Stop.

=Acting=

Osupa has appeared in over 30 Yoruba films.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}

Rivalry with Wasiu Alabi Pasuma

Osupa and Wasiu Alabi Pasuma have had a rivalry.{{cite news|url=http://www.sunnewsonline.com/new/man-ban-saheed-osupa-pasuma-lock-horns/|title=MAN Ban: Saheed Osupa, Pasuma lock horns|work=The Sun Newspaper|date=15 March 2015|access-date=4 February 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205114001/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/man-ban-saheed-osupa-pasuma-lock-horns/|archive-date=5 February 2016}} Osupa released about 10 records addressing their feud. The feud continued into 2012. Osupa claimed that several fruitless peace meetings took place in 2010 and 2011.{{cite news|url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/04/my-grouse-with-mosebolatan-and-pasuma-saheed-osupa/|title=My grouse with Mosebolatan and Pasuma –Saheed Osupa|work=Daily Independent Newspaper|last=Akintola|first=Lukmon|date=5 April 2014|access-date=4 February 2016|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150322172257/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/04/my-grouse-with-mosebolatan-and-pasuma-saheed-osupa/|archive-date=22 March 2015}}

Discography

=Selected singles=

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Year !Title !Album
2014 \|"Vanakula" \|{{TBA}}
rowspan="2"\|2015 \|"African Beauty" (Yetunde Omobadan) \|{{TBA}}
"Womi" (Seriki) \|{{TBA}}
rowspan="2"\|2018 \|"Labodan" (Temitope Kush) \|{{TBA}}
"Abeke" \|{{TBA}}
\|"Awon Temi" Ft Temitope Kush \|{{TBA}}

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Year

!Title

!Album

2014

|"Vanakula"

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rowspan="2"|2015

|"African Beauty" (Yetunde Omobadan)

|{{TBA}}

"Womi" (Seriki)

|{{TBA}}

rowspan="2"|2018

|"Labodan" (Temitope Kush)

|{{TBA}}

"Abeke"

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|"Awon Temi" Ft Temitope Kush

|{{TBA}}

==Studio albums==

Fuji Fadisco
Fuji Blues
Fuji Demonstration
Master Blaster
Stainless Fuji
Fuji Boggie
Unbeatable
Shuffle Solo
Ovation
Scores
Hot Shot
Advice
New Edition (Shuffle Solo 11)
Authentic
Big Daddy
Champion
London Delight under Marvin Giwa Promotion
African Delight
American Fuji Slide
World Tour
London Extra
Respect and Reliable - 2 in 1
Fuji Icon
Endorsement - 3 in 1
Mr. Music - 4 in 1
Marriage Affair
Barrybration
Euro Splash
Time Factor
Impact
Turn By Turn
The Main Man
Capability
Tested and Trusted - 2 in 1
Guaranteed
Lord of Music - 2 in 1
Transparency and Transformation - 2 in 1
New Dawn - 2 in 1
New resolution
Pacesetter 2017
Non-Stop 2018

Dynamism (13 August 2018)
C Caution 2019
Integrity (07/08/2019)
Permutation (23 December 2019)
Special request-2 nd 1 (05/07/2020)
Eni Olohun (2020)
Permutation(2020)
Special Request (2020)
What Next (2020)
Diary (2021)
Direction(2021)
Power of Music (2022)
Fuji Template (2022)
Phenomenon (2023)
Everlasting And Oracle (2024)

Selected filmography

Eni Eleni
Ero Sese Koowe
Ese Mefa Laye
Ose Maami
Ashiru Ejire
Onibara Ogunjo
Iku Oba
Igba Iwase
Agbeere Oju
Alukoro
Aroba (Fable)
Osoro baba ojo
Oloju ede
Adigun olori odo
Onimoto
Olokiki Oru 1, 2 & 3

Awards and nominations

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Year !Award ceremony !Prize !Result
rowspan="2"\|2013 \|FIBAN Awards \|Best Fuji Artist \|{{nom}}
Yoruba Academy Awards \|Best Musician in an Acting Role \|{{won}}
rowspan="2"\|2015 \|City People Entertainment Awards \|Best Fuji Musician of the Year \|{{won}}
Nigerian Achievers Award 2015 \|Best Fuji Music Artist \|{{nom}}
rowspan="2"\|2019 \|The Yoruba Image International Awards \|Best Fuji Musician of the Year \|{{won}}

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Year

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!Result

rowspan="2"|2013

|FIBAN Awards

|Best Fuji Artist

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Yoruba Academy Awards

|Best Musician in an Acting Role

|{{won}}