Writer Jide Taiwo Chronicles Music & Impact of Fuji Icon K1 De Ultimate: “He Has Made History”

• Jide Taiwo has released a new book, “K1 De Ultimate: A Legacy Secured,” chronicling the life and legacy of Fuji icon King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate)
• The book explores K1’s four-decade career and impact on Nigerian music through detailed storytelling and cultural analysis
• Jide Taiwo’s new book aims to preserve Nigerian music history and provide insight into Fuji’s significance

Nigerians found it interesting that writer and cultural commentator Jide Taiwo has announced the release of his new book.

Jide’s book is dubbed K1 De Ultimate: A Legacy Secured, a definitive chronicle of the life and cultural legacy of Fuji icon King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal.

It captures the extraordinary journey of a man who many regard as the ‘most innovative and enduring act’ in the Fuji genre.

Writer Jide Taiwo releases a book on the music & Impact of Fuji Icon K1 De Ultimate.
Credit: @thejidetaiwo, @k1deultimateSource: Instagram

“Some people make hits. Some make headlines, while others make history,” says Taiwo. “K1 De Ultimate has done all three. This book is my way of documenting the remarkable career of the subject, while also exploring how Fuji music became a mirror for society and a soundtrack for generations.”

K1 De Ultimate: A Legacy Secured explores four decades of K1’s innovation in Fuji music, his artistry, inspirations, and impact on the larger Nigerian music landscape. Through detailed storytelling, archival references and cultural analysis, the book examines K1 as both an entertainer and an institution, highlighting his role in shaping Nigerian music, thereby influencing contemporary genres such as Afrobeats, as well as redefining what it means to be a public figure.

“The world currently loves Afrobeats, but to understand where it came from, you need to understand Fuji,” Taiwo adds.

The book’s release will mark another milestone in Jide Taiwo’s work of cultural documentation, having previously authored “History Made: The Most Important Nigerian Songs Since 1999” and “E File Fun Burna: The Incredible Stagecraft of Burna Boy, along with writings on acclaimed documentaries and co-curation of art exhibitions.

Writer Jide Taiwo releases a book on the music & Impact of Fuji Icon K1 De Ultimate.
Credit: @thejidetaiwoSource: Instagram

KWAM1’s wife Emmanuella melts hearts

In an earlier report by TheTalk.NG, Nigerian Fuji singer K1 De Ultimate, aka KWAM1, received all the love he could imagine as he added a year on March 3, 2025.

Fans and celebrities took to several social media platforms to celebrate the veteran artist as he clocked 68 years.

One of K1’s wives, Emmanuella Ropo, thoughtfully hosted a moving prayer session for her man, gaining the attention of netizens as the video trended.

Obasanjo makes money rain on K1 De Ultimate

Meanwhile, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo trended online after he was spotted at an event.

The viral clip showed the former head of state in the midst of other dignitaries as they partied together.

Fuji star KWAM1 filled the atmosphere with his indigenous sounds that moved Obasanjo to appreciate him, triggering reactions from netizens.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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