Veteran Nigerian Fuji musician, Alhaji Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, popularly known as Kollington Ayinla, is lying ill and has been hospitalised for days, SaharaReporters learnt from sources. Reports from those close to the 75-year-old musician said that Ayinla had been ill for over a week. He was admitted to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Ikeja, the source said. SaharaReporters learnt that his condition had become critical and he had to be placed on oxygen.
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Published 27 February 2021
Veteran fuji singer, Ayinla Kollington fondly referred to as The General, learnt his craft under the tutelage of his late musical godfather, Ayinla Yusuf, popularly known as Ayinla Omowura.
Kollington ranks alongside his friend and competitor the late Ayinde Barrister as the two most important artists to dominate Fuji music from its inception in the 1970s. However, they were seen as arch-rivals at a point. Kollignton stated in a biography about Omowura, titled ‘Ayinla Omowura Life and Times of an Apala legend’ written by, Festus Adedayo, that his quarrel with the late Barrister who was his friend started when he sided with his tutor, Omowura who had a ‘beef’ with singer, Fatai Olowonyo. At the time, Olowonyo, enlisted Barrister to his camp and their rivalry began.
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It is often the pride of a father to see his offspring toe his path, especially if he is a pathfinder in the industry. Their joy stems from the fact that when most of these veterans begun their careers, they were seen as people who had no future ambition. Often, these patriarchs were disowned by their parents simply because they wanted to pursue their passion.
The PUNCH highlights some living entertainment patriarchs whose children have toed their path.
Pete Edochie
Pete Edochie
Chief Pete Edochie is a national award recipient. Born on March 7, 1947, he is considered as one of Africa’s most talented actors having been honoured with an Industry Merit Award by Africa Magic and Lifetime Achievement by Africa Film Academy.