Wasiu Alabi Pasuma
{{Short description|Nigerian fuji musician (born 1967)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Wasiu Alabi Pasuma
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| birth_name = Wasiu Alabi Ajibola Odetola
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1967|11|27|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Mushin Lagos State, Nigeria
| othername = Ajibola, Pasuma Wonder, Oganla, Bawasi, Lagata, Ijoba Fuji, Sheu Fuji, Gauzu Fuji, Aljannah Fuji
| nationality = Nigerian
| citizenship = Nigeria, Georgia{{cite news|last1=Patricia|first1=Uyeh|title=Fuji singer, Pasuma gets honoured with Georgia state citizenship|url=http://allure.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/fuji-singer-pasuma-gets-honoured-georgia-state-citizenship/|access-date=7 April 2018|publisher=Vanguardngr.com|date=2 May 2018}}{{cite news|last1=David|title=Fuji Musician, Pasuma Awarded Honorary Citizenship of Georgia, USA (Photos)|url=http://www.informationng.com/2018/03/fuji-musician-pasuma-awarded-honorary-citizenship-of-georgia-usa-photos.html|website=Informationng.com|publisher=Informationng.com|date=21 March 2018}} US
| children = 10
| spouse =
| occupation = film actor
fuji musician, Hip hop musician
}}
Wasiu Alabi Odetola {{IPAc-en||audio=Yo-Wasiu Alabi Odetola 2.ogg}} (Pasuma) {{Audio|Yo-Pasuma.ogg |pronunciation|help=no}} (born 27 November 1967), also known as "Oganla", "Pasuma Wonder", "Bawasi" is a Fuji musician, Nigerian film actor.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-08|title=I almost emptied my account helping people during COVID-19, says Pasuma|url=https://punchng.com/i-almost-emptied-my-account-helping-people-during-covid-19-says-pasuma/|access-date=2021-06-13|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}
Early life
He was born on 27 November 1967 and is originally from Edunabon-Ife in Osun State. and spent his childhood and part of his early adulthood in Mushin, Lagos State.{{Cite web |last=Black |first=Henry |date=2016-03-25 |title=The Aftermath Of Mushin Day: Saheed Osupa and Pasuma |url=https://www.nigeriafilms.com/the-aftermath-of-mushin-day-saheed-osupa-and-pasuma/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=Nigeriafilms |language=en-US}}
He was raised by his mother, Alhaja Adijat Kubura Odetola, also known as Iyawo Anobi, whom he frequently acknowledges in his music as a significant source of support.{{Cite web |last=Eze |first=Chinelo |date=2023-04-07 |title=Fans And Colleagues Mourn As Pasuma Loses Mum |url=https://guardian.ng/life/whatsnew-entertainment-celebrity-gist-and-so-on/fans-and-colleagues-mourn-as-pasuma-loses-mum/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}
Career
Pasuma began writing songs in 1984, drawing inspiration from his role model K1 De Ultimate, who released the album Talazo 84 that same year. Encouraged by the positive reception of the album, Pasuma went on to release his debut music album in 1993.{{Cite web |last=Nation |first=The |date=2022-01-23 |title=Pasuma: I've recorded 60 albums in my 37 years on stage {{!}} The Nation |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/pasuma-ive-recorded-60-albums-in-my-37-yearson-stage/ |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=The Nation Newspaper |language=en-US}} Pasuma released his album Recognition in 1993. Since then, he has released over 30 albums and established himself as a prominent figure in the Fuji music scene in Nigeria.{{cite web |title=On new logo, Kwara flaunts its tourist attractions |url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/arts-life/on-new-logo-kwara-flaunts-its-tourist-attractions/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013032549/https://punchng.com/entertainment/arts-life/on-new-logo-kwara-flaunts-its-tourist-attractions// |archive-date=13 October 2020 |access-date=21 January 2015 |work=The Punch}}
Pasuma has collaborated with various recording artists, including Bola Abimbola and King Sunny Ade.{{cite web |title=Wasiu Ayinde Rejects Pasuma At His "K1 Live Unusual" Concert, Saheed Osupa, Obesere, Ayuba, 2Face, Olamide To Grace Show |url=http://www.nigeriatell.com/news/wasiu-ayinde-rejects-pasuma-at-his-k1-live-unusual-concert-saheed-osupa-obesere-ayuba-2face-olamide-to-grace-show#.VKnUAMXgHa8/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013032552/http://www.nigeriatell.com/news/wasiu-ayinde-rejects-pasuma-at-his-k1-live-unusual-concert-saheed-osupa-obesere-ayuba-2face-olamide-to-grace-show#.VKnUAMXgHa8/ |archive-date=13 October 2020 |access-date=21 January 2015 |work=nigeriatell.com}} In addition to his music career, he has appeared in several Nigerian films, such as Iyanje, Gangs of Lagos and Alenibare.{{Cite web |title=Pasuma joins 'Gangs of Lagos' cast [See photos] {{!}} Pulse Nigeria |url=https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/movies/pasuma-joins-gangs-of-lagos-cast-see-photos-2024081816223811937 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=www.pulse.ng |language=en}}
On 6 September 2015, he was named Best Indigenous Artist of the Year at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards, surpassing artists like Olamide, Phyno, and Flavour.{{cite news |last1=Kayode |first1=Badmus |date=7 September 2015 |title=Pasuma defeats Olamide and Phyno to emerge Indigenous Artist of the Year |url=http://thenet.ng/pasuma-defeats-olamide-and-phyno-to-emerge-indigenous-artist-of-the-year/ |access-date=7 September 2015 |publisher=Kayode |agency=The net.ng}}
In 2020, Pasuma released the album MMM (Money Making Machine) during the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated that the album was intended to entertain his fans at a time when parties and large gatherings were restricted due to the pandemic.{{Cite web |last=Ige |first=Tofarati |date=2020-11-08 |title=I almost emptied my account helping people during COVID-19, says Pasuma |url=https://punchng.com/i-almost-emptied-my-account-helping-people-during-covid-19-says-pasuma/ |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}} MMM was well-received and contributed to his popularity, particularly among listeners who had previously associated the Fuji genre with older audiences.{{Cite web |title=Helping people during lockdown almost left me broke – Pasuma |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/11/08/helping-people-during-lockdown-almost-left-me-broke-pasuma/ |access-date=2024-12-23 |language=en-US}}
In 2021, Pasuma received the Best International Music Video award at the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards).{{Cite web |date=2022-03-01 |title=HAPAwards celebrates Pasuma, supports WAKANDA-One City Initiative |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/03/hapawards-celebrates-pasuma-supports-wakanda-one-city-initiative/ |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}
In 2022, he released the Afro-Fuji single Omo Ologo, featuring Qdot, which received critical acclaim. That same year, he released two Fuji albums titled Legendary and Human Nature, the latter being a December-themed project.{{Cite web |title=Fuji legend Pasuma & Street-hop veteran Q Dot combine for new single 'Omo Ologo' |url=https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/music/pasuma-and-q-dot-combine-for-new-single-omo-ologo-2024072523025846989 |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=www.pulse.ng}}
Selected videography
{{Incomplete list|date=February 2016}}
= Film =
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Role !Notes |
| rowspan="2" |2018
|Alenibare |Girl | |
| Iyanje
|Sam | |
| rowspan="3" |2021
|Himself | |
| Under the Carpet
|Himself | |
| The Ghost and the Tout Too
|Himself | |
| 2023
|London | |
Music Video
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Director !Ref |
| 2016
|Aiye Miami (Remix) As featured artist |H2G Films |
References
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Category:Nigerian male film actors
Category:People from Kwara State
Category:Male actors from Lagos
Category:20th-century Nigerian musicians
Category:21st-century Nigerian musicians
Category:Male actors in Yoruba cinema
Category:Yoruba-language singers of Nigeria
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