Remi Aluko, the Nigerian singer better known as Igwe of Fuji, has claimed Afrobeats artistes have stolen “a lot of things” from Fuji music.
In an interview with Echo Room, Aluko alleged that Afrobeats singers have used sounds from Fuji music, particularly in their use of choruses.
“They stole from Fuji music, they know that. Afro people know. They stole a lot of things. Part of the chorus is from the Fuji,” he said.
When asked if he could pinpoint any particular Afrobeats artiste who he feels stole from Fuji, he mentioned Burna Boy, arguing that his performances are “unique”.
“Burna Boy, because if you go and check Burna Boy on the stage now, his stage performance is totally unique,” he added.
Born in 1977 in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos, Aluko began his professional singing career at 15.
He rose to prominence and became one of the most popular figures in the Fuji music genre.
In 1995, Aluko unveiled his debut album titled ‘Celebration’.
He owns hit tracks such as ‘Ajela,’ ‘Ijo Ope,’ ‘Inside Life,’ ‘Melo Ara Mi,’ and ‘Brutality’.
Aluko has collaborated with various notable Nigerian artistes, including Pasuma, Portable, Shared Osupa, Dagrin, and Oritse Femi.
He has also received several recognitions for his craft.
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