KS1 Malaika

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KS1 Malaika
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Background information
Birth nameSulaimon Alao Adekunle
Also known asKS 1 De Pride, Alayeluwa, Mandiba, CNN Alhaji, Ike Anobi, Seriki, Jagaban, Imeku Alhaji, Malaika
Born (1973-02-15) 15 February 1973 (age 52)
Lagos, Nigeria
Origin Ogun State
Genres Fuji
Occupation(s)Songwriter, singer, performer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, Keyboard, Talking drums, Percussion
Years active1983–present
LabelsBabalaje Music

Sulaimon Alao Adekunle popularly known by his stage name KS1 Malaika is a Nigerian Fuji musician who started playing and performing music from an early age in a Quranic school Agege, a suburb of Lagos. His early career included performing [1] Were - the early morning Islamic wake up music during the Ramadan season- before forming his first Fuji band, in 1983 [2] [3]

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Early life and background

Sulaimon Alao Adekunle was born 15 February 1973.[ citation needed ] With his band [4] Tekoye Fuji Organization, he performed in the United States of America from November 1997, where he toured about 15 states before returning to Nigeria with multi-million naira musical equipment. Since then, [5] he has taken his trade across the world ensuring that the genre called Fuji is well known. [6]

Music career

KS1 Malaika has collaborated with various artistes in different genres of music, including islamic and gospel musicians [7] , and his music has been sampled by other Fuji and hip-hop artists. [8] Malaika composes, arranges and produces his music, given his versatility and vocal strength [9] . His music incorporates traditional African and Nigerian [10] instruments such as the Gangan, Iya ilu, Bata, Sakara, Agogo, assorted percussions, Guitar, Hawaiian guitar, Keyboard and Saxophone. [11] With a unique call and respond style that everyone has now adopted, Malaika's music is melodious and easy to dance to. Malaika's constant worldwide travels have endeared him to audiences outside the shores of Nigeria. With numerous awards [12] from organisations and music fans across the world, Malaika is striving daily to hone his craft as both a musician and performer. [13] [14]

Endorsement

Discography

Albums

×"Grace" (2023l [16] The list above is incomplete. You can help expand it.

Joint Albums

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Singles
  • Boshenjo (featuring Olamide and Tiyewanna)
  • Stop the violence (featuring Oritshefemi, Dude Tetsola and Cashson)
  • Nana Dance (featuring Dammy Krane)
  • IRE
  • Celebrate
Other albums
  • Appreciation (2007)
  • Iya Mi (Rukayat Gawat, Kifayat Singerr, Sofiat Iya n kaola, Mujidat Damilola, Misturah Aderounmu)
  • Ogbon ati Ete (Southy Arewa and Ajike Arewa)
  • Malaika at 44
  • Mimo (Rukayat Gawat, Kifayat Singer, Misturah Aderounmu, Aponle Anobi Alh Basit)
  • T Pumpy (2022)
  • Oba Ogombo (2023)

MOVIES

He has also produced a movie that is in the post-production stage titled.

ALAO OJE

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyAward descriptionResultRef
2015City People AwardsBest Fuji Musician of the YearNominated [17]
2015Nigeria Achievers AwardsBest Fuji Artiste of the YearWon [18]
2016Islamic Music and Associated Nominees AwardsBest Collaboration Album of the YearWon [19]
2015Yoruba Music and Films AwardsBest Fuji Artiste of the YearWon

References

  1. ↑ "Alao Malaika's father-in-law & K1' marketer is the new Olubadan of Ibadan". metronaija.
  2. ↑ "Sule Alao Malaika: 15 facts you should know about the Fuji music star as he turns a year older". The Net Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2 March 2016.
  3. ↑ Ademowo, Paul 'Wale, 1957- (1996). The king of Fuji music : Dr. Wasiu Ayinde Anifowoshe Marshal. Effective Publishers. ISBN   978-32208-9-6. OCLC   37191501.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ↑ "Sikiratu Sindodo and Fuji Singer, Sule Alao Malaika Finally Admit They Are in a Relationship". Information ng. 19 March 2014.
  5. ↑ "SULE ALAO MALAIKA'S WIFE'S CAR STOLEN". Nigeria films.
  6. ↑ "Alao Malaika extra: 'Despite having two wives, women are still running after me'". encomium. 2 August 2015.
  7. ↑ "Sule Alao Malaika's Daughter Graduates From Unilag". an24 news.
  8. ↑ "PICS: Sule Alao Malaika Features In New Movie "Omo Shomolu"". ssiphouse.
  9. ↑ "Exclusive video: Sule Alao Malaika's all white birthday party". goldmyne tv.
  10. ↑ "KING SULE ALAO MALAIKA SET TO DAZZLE FANS AT "BLACK SAINT" LAUNCHING IN LAGOS". bkmedia concept.
  11. ↑ "FEMI KUTI SUPPORT FUJI STAR, SULE ALAO MALAIKA TO SUCCEED WASIU AYINDE FOR HIS GOOD PERFORMANCE AT FELABRTION". wknowme.
  12. ↑ "City People Award holds this weekend, Malaika nominated as Best Fuji Artiste". The eagle online Newspaper. 15 August 2015.
  13. ↑ ""I am not dating Sikiratu Sindodo, she is just my friend" – Alao Malaika". Daily post Newspaper. 23 March 2013.
  14. ↑ "Fuji Star Sule Alao Malaika Buys Bentley Months After Moving into New House in Ajah Lagos". Naija gist.
  15. ↑ "Fuji musician grabs Tecno endorsement". Pulse ng. March 2016.
  16. ↑ 36Extra.com (12 January 2022). "Password - Album by KS1 Malaika". 36Extra.com. Retrieved 12 January 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. ↑ "AWARDS: Full Nominee List Of City People Awards". Jaguda. Archived from the original on 12 August 2017.
  18. ↑ "Sule Alao Malaika Wins 'Best Fuji Artiste of the Year' At Nigeria Achievers Award". alabamauncut. Archived from the original on 18 March 2017.
  19. ↑ "Fuji Star 'Malaika' Wins IMAN Award OK". Aproko247. 27 May 2016.
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