Fuji singer Taye Currency has issued an apology to his senior colleague Wasiu Pasuma following series of negative comments made during his recent performance.
In a video that surfaced online, Taye expressed regret over the “misinterpretation” of his comments about Pasuma while on stage.
In the video, Taye Currency addressed the issue saying, “I greet everyone who loves our music, especially the fans of Pasuma, my own fans, and music lovers in general. Please, don’t be angry. I am very sorry for what happened. Many people have misunderstood the meaning of my song and have said I insulted Pasuma through it.”
Taye stated that the public was unaware of the full context of his relationship with Pasuma whom he respects.
“Pasuma is my boss. I have always been loyal to him. Oga Nla, I am very sorry,” he stated, referring to Pasuma by his nickname.
He also took the opportunity to thank veteran fuji musicians like Alhaji Kollington Ayinla and K1 De Ultimate for stepping in to mediate and resolve the misunderstanding.
The controversy stemmed from a stage performance where he stated that Pasuma should not be regarded as his father in the Fuji music industry.
Though Taye had often praised Pasuma in the past he clarified during the performance that while Pasuma is his elder brother, he is not old enough to be considered his father.
Speaking in Yoruba, Taye also known as Baba Honourable said, “Pasuma is my elder brother, not my father.”
He added that he is now 50 years old and highlighted his political influence, boasting about his status as the most prominent Fuji artist to emerge from Ibadan, Oyo State.
Before gaining prominence in the Nigerian Fuji music scene, Taye Currency used to call himself “Taye Paso” because of the similarities in their musical styles. Taye is recognized as Arabambi 3rd, while Pasuma holds the title of Arabambi 2, with K1 De Ultimate being the original Arabambi.
