Ayinde Barrister
Nigerian musician (1948–2010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sikiru Ololade Ayinde Balogun, MFR, (9 February 1948 – 16 December 2010) better known by his stage name Ayinde Barrister was a Nigerian-born Yoruba singer-songwriter, songproducer and music performer.[1] He is regarded as a pioneer of Fuji and Wéré music.[2][3] After his first break into music in 1965, Ayinde Barrister went on to release over 70 studio albums.[4]
Not to be confused with Wasiu Ayinde Marshall.
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Sikiru Ayinde Barrister | |
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Born | Sikiru Ololade Ayinde Balogun (1948-02-09)9 February 1948 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
Died | 16 December 2010(2010-12-16) (aged 62) St. Mary's Hospital, London, United Kingdom |
Burial place | Isolo, Lagos State, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Known for | Creation of Fuji music from Were music |
Children | Barry Showkey, Barry Jhay |
Musical career | |
Also known as | Alhaji Agba Barusati |
Genres | Fuji |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, entertainer, military officer |
Years active | 1965–2010 |
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