Hear Abuja’s fast-rising artist FirstKlaz’s ‘Gen-Z Fuji II’ featuring Terry Apala
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Following up on one of the best songs we’ve heard this year, fast-rising Nigerian artist FirstKlaz shares a new version of his incredible breakthrough record ‘Gen-Z Fuji’ with the trendsetting Terry Apala as his honourable gues feature. The Mushin-bred legend adds profound vocals to this glossy and groovy composition to show camraderie and support, inviting the older generation of Fuji lovers to discover the twenty-two-year-old artist.
Nigeria based online publication, Jukebox Music, wrote the following about the track, “With a nod to the iconic Sikiru Ayinde Barrister (a pioneer of Fuji and Wéré music), this track delves deeper into the rich tapestry of the Fuji genre while showcasing FirstKlaz’s innovative fusion of sounds.” It’s a record inspired by a rich sound with deep history, deserving all of the attention it’s getting.
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In an article published in 2017 on Nigeria’s Vanguard, the featured artist believed he would win international awards for Apala (“a percussion-based style that originated in the late 1930s”, according to Wikipedia). With the recent globalisation of African music, the Yoruba singer and others could make what seemed to be their wildest dreams—once upon a time—come true.
