The improbable genesis of Fuji (1/3)

It is one of the most popular indigenous musical genres in Nigeria, having originated as a socio-cultural movement in the South West region in the early 1960s, when the country was just gaining his independence. Today, Fuji has gone far beyond the borders of its native territory. Mainly known for his up-tempo percussive style, he saw his popularity grow with the Owambe parties, livening up dance floors in every metropolis, from Lagos to Ibadan. From “were” music – a genre…