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Kollington Ayinla
FujiNigeria
A pioneering force in Fuji music since the 1960s, Kollington Ayinla revolutionized the genre by blending traditional Yoruba percussion with modern instrumentation and witty, socially conscious lyrics that spoke directly to everyday Nigerians. His infectious energy and innovative arrangements earned him a devoted following across West Africa and established him as one of the architects of Fuji's transformation from street music into a dominant force in Nigerian popular culture. Through albums like "Fuji Garbage" and "Fuji Talisman," Ayinla demonstrated the genre's capacity for both serious social commentary and irresistible rhythmic innovation, cementing his legacy as an essential figure in African music history.
Discography
Albums
Omo Mariwo
EMI1975
Ibi Eri Kigbe Mi Lo
EMI1976
Vol. 3
EMI1977
1[B] Ibukun Ni Fun Onilaja / Obirin O'Gbagbe Ojo Ibale / Ilu Doro / Odi Gbere / Eiye Ire Imefun
Africa Apartheid
EMI1978
1[A]
2[B]
Vol. 1
Mucson Music1978
Vol. 2
Mucson Music1978
F'Awo Raja
Olumo1978
Late Chief Ayinla Omowura
1979
1[A] Late Chief Ayinla Omowura
Me Kun Nu Nji-Ya
Olumo1980
Esin O Faja
Olumo1981
1[A] Esin Ofa'Ja / Adebowale Abaru / Raphael Ajiboye / Emajo Disco Fuji / Omo Elere Niwa
2[B] Ija Pari / Ajala Around The World / Late Bobo Doherty / Ogun Ajobo (Ikorodu) / E Gbasi E Run Mo
Ironu Ko Papo
Olumo1981
Alakara Ofe Keni Keji Odin
Olumo1981
[B] Ise Logun Ise / Chief Kokumo Fayoyin
1981
Eda Ko Laro Pin
Olumo1982
Austerity Measure
Olumo1982
1[A] E Sora F'Aiye / Alhaji Kazeem Shokas / Olusegun Ogunwole / Sweet Sixteen / Jedi Jedi O M'Akowe
2[B] Austerity Measure / Chief Ademola Amigun / Lady May / Oro Lori Alatika / E Ma Je Dagunro
Ija Ope
Olumo1982
1[A]
2[B]
Motun De Pelu Ara
Kollington1982
1[B] E Se Mo Dupe / Chief Kolawole Idowu / Samson Ogunlade / Bo Ri Ba Ti Kun / Oluwa Ma Lofi Ran Wa
Asiko Lo To
Kollington1982
1[A] Asiko Lo To / Oro Asotele / Alhaji Amoo Azeez (Herald) / Victor Olaleye / Ori Oye Ti Mo Gberu
Oro Idibo Nigeria
Kollington1983
1[B] Eni A Fe Lamo / Aditu Ede / Fuji '78 Organization / E Ma Fori We Ori / Onisu Lo Ni' Yan
Kolawore Oku
Kollington1983
1[A] Omo Ara'Ye Ogun / Odyb Ileya Soju Emi / Opa P Le Pa Agogo / Gunnugun Ki Ku Kewe
Nigeria Kole Ku
Kollington1983
Owo Tuntun
Kollington1983
Knock Out Special
Kollington1983
Ijoba Ti Tun
Kollington1984
1[A] Ka Dupe Lowo Ologun / Food Ti Din'Wo / Ile Yi O Ni Baje / Awi Fun Won To / Ba Mi Gbowo Mi
Ite Lorun
Kollington1985
1[A] Ero Okan Mi / Chief Akin Gbadebo / Ayinla Lo Lorin / Opon Orin Tajode / Kolawole Korin Tuntun
Omo Araiye
Kollington1985
Se Boti Mo
Kollington1985
1[A] Se Bo Timo / Cocaine / Alhaja Binta Bisi Shaba / Ere Lo Ye Kama Se / Ko So Loko Loko
Ori Mi Gbe Mi
Kollington1986
1[A] Ori Mi Gbe Mi / Late Pa Bilewumi Oshofa / Sanni Shitu / Adie Yin Ogun / Ota Se Bi Obaje
Ba Mi Dupe
Kollington1986
1[B] Kolawole Ki Lo De / Chief Joseph Afolayan / Kayode Olalekan / Eje Ka Jo Jo / Bi A Ba Ntoro Omo
Second Tier
Kollington1986
1[B] Plorun Nikan L'Oba / Alaragbo Ku Abo / Ibraimoh Danmusa / Iyawo Mi Ma Segberaga / Ayinla Ti De
Ikilo
Kollington1987
1[B] Ibi Ba Fuji De / Mo Gbere Mi Dode / Sir Alex Akinyele / Esu Ma Fa Foto Mi Ya . Ofu Aridegbe
Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo
Kollington1987
1[A] Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo
American Yankee
Kollington1987
1[B] Mass Mobilisation (Mamaser) / Mr Jumoke Ogunkeye / Mother Jolomi / Iyawo Asinge / Teleda Lase
Message
Kollington1988
Quality
Kollington1988
Blessing
1988
1[A] E Ye Ika Se / Oromo Adie Fo / Ko S'Ohun Tan O Le Fi Gberaga / Adio Shile / Won Ti Gbe Oye Fun Mi
Nigeria
Kollington1989
1[B] Ayinla Ma Lo Gbode / Iran Pana Pana / Fa Baby Mora / Pekele Pekele / Diro Mo O
Megastar
Kollington1990
1[B] Ohun Ti Oju Bari / People's Bank / Imoran Ota Ti Di Ofo / Awa Ti Di Oja Oyingbo / Mr. Akindele
Fuji Ropopo LP;
1990
Ijo Yoyo
1990
1[A} Awusu Bi Lahi / Ayinla Ti Dode / Ijo Yoyo / Owo Ni Eje / Eni Ba N Gbegi Dina
2[B] Oba Ma Je Nsin Won Waye / Alhaja Ibatu "Melvina Fashion" / Omo Egbe Wa Ko Niku / Census
Lakuku La La
1991
[B] Bi General Gborin Tuntun De / Basorun Abiola / Karaye Ma Se Damu Awa / Abere Ajesara
1991
Arewa
1991
Kasabubu
1992
1[A} Ope Fun Oba Rere / Ijo Bere / Kasa Bubu / Ilara Po Pupo / Ayinla Mi Ma Wo Be
2[B] Olorun Iba / late Sulukanani (Emir of Ilorin) / Bi Monkey Ba Fariga / Akiika Ka Won Le Nu Ko
Ijo Mbe
1993
1[A] Ijo Mbe
Unity
1993
1[A] Mo Dupe / Omo Nigeria / Adani Tan / Ere De / Ariwo Ge Nile Ota
Kaya
1994
1[A] Graduation / "Kaya" / Owon Epo Petrol / Bakassi / Ayinla So Fun Won
Ojo Opon
1994
1[A] Igbeyawo / President Mandela / Yoruba / Oju Opon / Irinse Tuntun
2[B] Iwa Rere / Mo Dupe Foluwa / Dr. Lanre Shittu / E Dancier / Akinrogun Ka Re Le
Fuji Kokoma
1995
Happy Days
1996
1[B] Bi Ma Ba Nkorin / Ibrahim Sulu Gambari (Emir of Ilorin) / Femi Allen / Omo Kwara
Miracle
1996
Tukasa
1997
1[A] Wa Jo Ijo General / Di Mi Mu Ori Mi / Kola Lo 'Npede / Mo Fe Be / Tukasa / Eyi Ga
Kollington Live in America 1997
Oracle1997
Kollington in Texas
1997
Kollington USA 97
Oracle1997
Democracy
1998
1[A] Democracy / Late Chief M. K. O. Abiola
2[B] Ayinla Ko S'ewu / Chief Rafiu ajiboye / What's Up Men... / Ademola Oyefeso / Maa Fijo Yin Baba
Survival
1999
Soso
Babs Video & Music Co2000
1[A] Ikilo / Soso / Onibaje Eda / I No Know Say?
Fuji Ragga
Babs Video & Music Co2001
1[A] Ilaha Alahu / Iteriba / Iya Mi / A Gbere Wa De / Fuji Ragga / Baba Metumbi / Ileri Ayo
Caution
Babs Video & Music Co2002
1[B] A Sw Maa Sorire / Ilu Eko/ Governor Tinubu / Mo Gbere Mi Dode / General Kareem Adisa
London Special
Babs Video & Music Co2003
1[A] London Special
2[B] London Special
Kebe Lomo
Babs Video & Music Co2003
1[A] Sukura Lilahi / Orin Ogbon Ti De / Kebe Lomo / Baba Ti Segun / E Ba Mi Dupe / Germany + London
2[B] Te Pa Mose / Omo Nigeria / Gbogbo Oselu / Gbenga Adeboye / Oyekan Sun Re / Oba Akiolu Kaabo
Warning!
Babs Video & Music Co2004
1[A] Emi A R'ire Gba / Amoran / Emi Ni Nomba I / Adedibu Ladoja
2[B] Warning / Oba Moblaji Olyaye / Up Lawal / Ijo Kebe
No Shaking
Corporate Pictures2005
1[A] My Dear / Se Nbe Fun Won / No Shaking / Ijo Olomo / King Sunny Ade
2[B] Woru O Woru Oko / B'Orin Ba Sonu / Itan Fuji / Late Epo Akara / Late (Alh) Rukayat Lawal
Back To Sender
2007
1[A] Mukulu Muke / Esi Oro / Aja Sita Ni Hoho / Oju To Ti R'okun / Back To Sender / Oni Moto Erora Se
Great Day Ojo Nla
2007
Adieu My 5/6
2008
1[Disk 1] Adieu My 5/6
2[Disk 2] Ijo Swagga
Eshin Funfun: White Horse
2017
1Track 1 / Track 2
Baba Be
2020
1Track 1 / Track 2
Aye Kan
2021
1Track 1 / Track 2