The final episode of the show in May is dedicated to all listeners born in May. It is an attempt to
musically distract listeners from the troubling national and international news updates, including
mass shootings around the country, and war and crisis ongoing in parts of Africa. The episode
focuses on the life and music of the creator of the music genre, Fuji, late Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde
Ololade Balogun, famously known as Sikiru Ayinde Barrister. In celebrating his creativity, the
episode showcases his music in order to introduce the genius of the late Alhaji Agba, Sikiru
Ayinde Barrister, doctor of music and one of Nigeria and West Africa's best-known singer and
songwriter. The episode’s focus includes his early years performing Islamic religious music, his
stint in the Nigerian army, the creation of fuji music and his development into an internationally
renowned fuji musician. As always, the episode features selected enjoyable music from Africa
and/or by Africans including selected tunes by our featured artist from two of his over 70 studio
albums, Aiye and Barry @40.
Playlist for May 29:
Album: Greed (2009)
Artist: Sam Mukoro
Tracks: 1) Come and Dance
Album: The Best of Ellipsis Arts - Africa: Never Stand Still (1997)
Artist: Various Artistes
Tracks: 1) Refined Fuji Garbage
2) Sawura Wako
3) Mhondoro (Extra track)
Album: Aiye (1988)
Artist: Sikiru Ayinde Barrister
Tracks: 1) Aiye
2) Disney World
Album: Barry @40 (1988)
Artist: Sikiru Ayinde Barrister
Tracks: 1) Ope Loye Keru O Da
2) Omo Kiipe Dagba