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Wasiu Ayinde Marshal 1
FujiNigeria
Born in 1957 in Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal pioneered the modernization of Fuji music by blending traditional Yoruba percussion and call-and-response vocals with horn sections, synthesizers, and contemporary production techniques that transformed the genre from street entertainment into a sophisticated popular art form. His prolific output spanning hundreds of albums and his electrifying live performances established him as one of Africa's most influential bandleaders, earning him the honorary title "K1 De Ultimate" and securing his place as a defining figure in Nigeria's musical landscape since the 1980s. Through his innovations and commercial success, Marshal elevated Fuji music to international recognition and demonstrated its capacity for artistic depth and cultural resonance across generations.
Discography
Albums
Iba
1980
1[A] contents unknown
2[B] contents unknown
Mecca Special
1981
1[A] Mecca Special / Alh. Suraju Shafau / Alh. Wasiu Odusanwo
2[B] Adashe Ni Huni / Iba Agba / Metta Layinde / Oloye Kekere / Alhaja Aratu Abike / Ganiyu Adekoya
Ogun Kogun
1981
1[A] Osuntdoriro
2[B] Oguntogun
Esi Oro
1982
1[A] Ayinde Lagba / Alhaji Mufu Bello / Sonmori Club of Lagos / Esi Oro
Oloriki Meta / Ki De Se
1982
Igba Laiye
1983
1[A] Alayinde Nki Yin / Alhaji Tunji Adesanya / Alhaji Monsuru Egbeyemi / Sunsun Laiye
2[B] Eje Komode Owa / Igba Laiye / Late Alh. Adisa Anifowose / Eje Komo Yin Kawe
Talazo System
1984
1[A] Nigeria My Country / Alhaja (Chief) Arat Kamaldeen / Alhaji Sikiru Akinlou / Olubunmi Kenwood
2[B] Late Alhaji Haruna Ishora / Prince Fatai Hammed / Orin Ariya / Talazo System
Talazo 84
1984
1[A] Orin Faaji / Alhaja Risikat Abeje Lasisi / Ere Wa Gejegbe / Talazo '84 / Alhaja Sikirat Abeni
Ise Logun Ise
1984
1[A] Ire Ni Temi / Ise L'Ogun Ise / Alhaji Semiu Sheriff Jinadu / Emi Tiri Ololufemi / Wafela
Ijo Olomo
1984
1[A] Keri Keri Kenke / Eni La O Mu / Hakeem Nolah / Eba Nkaya Rere / Hakeem Aromire / E Ma Jo O
Tala Disco 85
1985
1[A] Itakun To So Gba Sagbe / Iyawo Elese Osun / Alhaji Saheed Kenny-Scale / Tala Disco '85
2[B] Olohun Lolemowa Wan / Nba Modi-Ese / Alhaji Kamoru Okerayi (Kammy)
Elo Sola
1985
1[B] Ewuro Lagba Igi / Alhaji Ganiu. A. Iyanwura (Iyanura Motors Kaduna) / Oro Aiye / Elo Sora
Pomposity
1985
1[A] Ara Mecca Njo / Igberaga / Awa Won Ni / Ede Loro Aiye / Alhaji Ope Oluwa Surakat / E Reka
Ori
1985
1[A] Ori / Oro Ajoso / Alhaji Kamorudeen Showemimo / Ayinde O Jobi / Olu-Nrete
Tiwa Dayo
1986
1[A] E Dake Jeje / Hon Musibau Olatunji Fatunmbi / Agbo To Fehin Rin / Oju Yin Da - Nre Sana
2[B] Asikiri / Tiwa Dayo / Late Alhaji Fatai Ayinla (Odus) / Oro Ayinde - Eke Yin O
Baby Je Kajo
1986
1[B] Asikiri / Kole Baje / Ibadan Funmi Loye / Waheed Ejalonibu Amodu / Aja Ode / Omo Matanmi
Erin Goke
1987
1[A] Kini Ke Nigbo / Erin Goke / Iru Esin / Orin Faaji / Akanni Fadare / Won Binu Ori
Aiye
1987
1[A] Aiye / Prince Adebayo Ashabi
Talazo in London
1987
1[B] E Soko Ijo / Ojo To Ro Ti O Da / Orin Faaji / Ma Lowo O / Ara Nbe Ti Mo Fe Da
Adieu Awolowo
1987
1[A] Adieu Obafemi Awolowo / Alhaji Sikiru Adisa Balogun
2[B] Bis-Mi-Lai / Mo Gbere De / Ile Ise Talazo Records / Alhaji Suleiman Aiyetigbo / E Tera Fun Won
Fuji Headlines
1988
1[A] Orimi Lo Bami Se / London Special / Alhaja Silifat - Shade - Shoetan / Tala -Jayin - Pakuru Mo
Sun Splash
1988
1[A] Ema Tuwo / Irawo Mi / Aiye Mia Toro / Kalo Lagbo Ayinde / Papapa
2[B] Samona Mi / Rillywan Alesh (Royab Motors Ltd) / Lekan Olofinjana (Lake White Travels)
My Dear Mother
1988
1[A] My Dear Mother / Muniru Ajibola / Shabojo
2[B] Ibi Aba Serede / Aiye Oma Fewa / Pano Rama / Touin Akindele / Eyo Eko
Achievement
1989
1[A] Idi Awe / Aku Odun / Orin Faji / Mr. Tajudeen Sunmola / Iya - Alakara / Opa Aje
2[B] Kere Hun Mogbo / Fowo Rayi / Doctor Of Fuji / Talazo Shuffle / Mr. Leke Bada / Orisa Ijebu
Fuji Rapping
1989
1[B] Omo Anifowose / Orin Abode Mecca / Adelebo Wewewe / Muyideen Ade Odofin / America Wonder
Jo Fun Mi
1990
1[A] Bimi Sun / Orin Faaji / Jo Fun Mi (Dance For Me) / Ma Lo Motor
2[B] Oh Mandela / Alhaji Wale S. Balogun / Two Friends
American Tips
1991
1[A] American Tips / Tekiyari Dance
2[B] Ayinde Jeko / Bi Aba Jeko / Korin Funmi / Lanre Shittu Motors / Prince Toyin Ogunsanya / Owe
Fuji Collections
1991
1[A] American Leaders / Iji Toja / Olokun Hu Yaya / Ijo Yuppie / Owo-Tuntun
The Ultimate
1993
Consolidation
1994
1[A] Show Colour / Ayinde No Go Die / Consolidation / Cruise Control / Hip-Hop / Orin Eyo
Reflections
The Ultimate Music1995
1[A] Refletions / Series / 23:24 / Trump Card / Shi-Nene / Ilayi No FIne
Live In London
1995
Legacy
The Ultimate Music1996
1[A] Let's Dance / Shokoloko / Legacy / Rare / Pot E / The Global Legend
2[B] Ode-Ire / Yeyeluwa / Europa 95 / Alh. Abdulahi Bashaka / Danku / West-end Posse
Faze 2 - Global Tour 96
1996
History
The Ultimate Music1997
1[A] Eku Atijo / New Fuji Music / Owo Kokoro / Mele Nikan Jo / Islander / Promise
2[B] Idunnu Tide / Bo Sagbo Jo / Idan Armani / Reke Reke / Ise Aje / Mu Soge
Talazo Fuji Music Party
Womad1997
1Fuji Collections / Talazo / The Ultimate / Consolidation / Eyo / Series
The Ultimate
1997
1The Ultimate / Ise L'Ogun Ise 3 / Talazo Shuffle
Fuji Collections
1997
1Fuji Collections / Tala Disco Series II / Eyin Ti Nperiwa
Classical Fuji: In Berlin, Germany
1998
1Oluaye In Berlin / Sun-Sun
Fuji Series
1998
1[A] Fuji Collections / Talazo / The Ultimate
2[B] Consolidation / Eyo / Fuji Series
Global Tour Volume One 1998-99
1999
1Ara Edide / Woro / Won Tun Nna / Solo / Ilekun Ayo / Vivid Imagination / Canada / USA
Oluaye In New Jersey Live At His Best
1999
1(No listing of tracks)
Nigeria The New Era
1999
1[A] Kunkun Ojo / Agogo Koro / Noloba Londo / Ojoro Mi Jo
2[B] Oro T'Owa Nile / Molo Mo Bo / Ile Eru / Home Boyz
Faze 3: A Dedication to His Royal Majesty The Awujale of Ijebu Land
1999
1[A] Oro - Esin / Dedication To Awujale
2[B] Mode-Mode / Memorable Day / Mamorable Day (Instrumental)
The Message
2000
1[A] Oluaye In Berlin / Sun-sun
2[B] Omo Niger / Instrumental / Awa Tunde Batinde / Instrumental
Statement
2000
1[A] Ohun T'aiye Ba Soeda / Ole Wa Sede / Omode E Gbo E Ko Yi / Love Wan Tint In / The Lord's Prayer
2[B] Oba Orin / D. Great Canadians / Satty Rahman / Tun Mise
New Lagos: Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu - Governor of Lagos State
2001
1[A] New Lagos
2[B] New Lagos
Tribute
2002
1[A] Tribute To Late Alhaja Shifau Adee (Dr. Sikiry Ayinde Balogun's Mother)
2[B] Ara Lamo Aomonu / Rikishi O Gbe Ni / Agarawu Laje Sokale Si
King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal 1
2002
1Gourd Ado Oro
2Gbo'hun Ti Obi Nso / Jo F'Oba / Ikilo Idibo / Olorun Mi / People's Court / Igba Tuntun
3- Recorded at Edo Reelmix Studios, Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria
Gourd; Ado-Oro
2002
1[A] Ema Tori Ede Ba Ede Je / Gbo Ohun Ti Obi Nso / Jo f'Oba / Igba Tuntun
2[B] Olorun Mi / Peoples Circle
Big Deal!
Baba Laje2003
1[A] Beba Tiri Wa / Atagba Atomode / Rora Se
2[B] Oba Adeyinka Oyekan / Bode De Way / Chief Innocent Nzeribe
3[C] Oju Eni Mala / America Oteyi 1
4[D] Iro Mi Tonjo / America Oteyi 2
Waterden Mega Vibes 2004, Series 1
2004
1[A] untitled
2[B] untitled
Waterden Mega Vibes 2004, Series 2
2004
1[A] untitled
2[B] untitled
Flavours
2005
1[Disc 1] Kin Rere Je / Awa De Oo / Osu Mi, Mio Riro / Orin D'owo / Osolo of Isolo
2[Disc 3] Ori / Oba of Lagos / Eleko / JJ of London / Bill Gate
Yuppy 2
Classic2006
Contonu Classical
2006
Amstel
2006
Life Track 2 - for Eluku Alias
2006
1Contents unidentified.
New York
2006
New York 2
2006
1Ara Lo Soro Fun Ayinde / Ajuwon Lo Teletele / Around The World / Owolowo Market
2/ Oda Kani Eni Leyin / Bonbuwa Kole Dunwa / Kaluta Loni Ti E Lara / Agarawu Area
Faji Series
2006
Faji Series 2
2006
American Connection
2006
Live In London
2006
1Mo Fe Gbo Keke Igba
Afinni Part 1
2006
Owo, Ise Ati Omo
2006
Afinni Part 2
2006
1Afinni Part 2
Saraka Night Series 2
2006
1Contents unidentified.
Request
2006
1Request
Iya Barry - Tomy Montana
2006
1Iya Barry
Oba Isolo
2006
1Oba Isolo
Ogiri Ijebu
2006
1Ogiri Ijebu
Ishara Atorise 4
2006
1Contents unidentified.
The Fact
2006
13 CD set. Contents not indicated.
Facts - Series 2
2006
1Contents not indicated.
Yoruba Tennis Club
2006
1Yoruba Tennis Club
Kwara Hotel
2006
1Kwara Hotel
K1 at 50
2006
12 CD set. Contents not indicated.
K1's Golden Age - London, Dublin
2006
13 CD set. Contents not indicated.
Island Serie 1
2006
1Birthday / Omo Olojo Ibi
No More Fight
2006
1Contents not indicated.
Eni Sukun Owo
2006
1Contents not indicated.
Ashaye
2006
1Contents not indicated.
Great Day Ojo Nla
2007
1Contents unidentified.
4 Barrister
2008
12 CD set, Contents not indicated.
Canada 98
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Oponu Lokunrin
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Adiu Mama Sefiu
2008
2 CD set. Disk 1 contains 3 tracks
2008
2 tracks
2008
Baba Suwe Oyagbe Ti: Adieu Mama Sefiu
2008
3 tracks
2008
Master Key
2008
12 CD set. Contents not indicated.
K-one for Ibadan 2
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Lagoon to Mega City
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Kotonuon
2008
12 CD set. Contents not indicated.
Lagos Big Boys
2008
12 CD set. Contents not indicated.
Elephant 3
2008
1Contents not indicated.
IDK
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Let's Go
2008
1Contents not indicated.
America Versace Nite
2008
12 CD set, Contents not indicated.
America Turkey
2008
12 CD set, Contents not indicated.
Dewunmi Iberu
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Ogun State Progessive
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Ogun State Progessive 2
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Ogun State Progessive 3
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Idumota
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Lets Go There
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Itunu Awe Day
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Like Father Like Son
2008
12 CD set, Contents not indicated.
Igbeyawo 2: Omo Sheikh Farooq Onikijipa
2008
1Contents not indicated.
4 Suarau Burial
2008
12 CD set, Contents not indicated.
Ateniji Burial
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Abike Iya Oja
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Chop Up
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Elejigbo
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Couples Night
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Oloto Clock 5
2008
12CD set, Contents not indicated.
Fowosere
2008
1Contents not indicated.
Instinct
2010
13CD set, Contents not indicated.
Tribute To My Mentor Barry Wonder
2011
1[Disk 1] Nigeria - Democracy / Fuji Steps VP / Tribute To Mentor / Boju Weyin (Woro)
2[Disk 2] Eyin Ewe Iwoyi / Iwure / Mo N Gbodun Lo / Olorun Nbe / Let's Dance
Epe Day
2012
1Contents not indicated.
Fuji the Sound
2020
1Iyonu Olohun and others