Pasuma and Terry Apala link up on a fresh record called “Apala Fuji,” a meeting of two Yoruba sounds across generations. The song closes out Pasuma’s Fuji Afro EP, arriving right after “Calm Down” as the final track.
It runs for roughly two minutes and thirteen seconds, short enough to hit and leave you wanting more. But the delivery carries that short runtime well, because both voices settle into the pocket fast. Pasuma comes with his established Fuji sound, while Terry Apala brings his contemporary take on Apala music.
Two genres share Yoruba roots here. Also, two artists from different generations of that tradition meet in the middle. Pasuma has carried Fuji for decades, and Terry Apala has spent years pushing Apala into newer spaces. Putting them on one record feels less like a gimmick and more like a conversation between two eras.
What “Apala Fuji” does is celebrate the richness of Yoruba musical culture. Still, it asks a quiet question about how those traditional sounds keep evolving without losing themselves. For anyone who follows indigenous Nigerian music, this one is worth your time.
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