Pasuma flies the flag for Fuji music with a new record called “Calm Down” that sits on his latest project. The song folds traditional Fuji influences into contemporary Nigerian sounds instead of letting one side replace the other.
That meeting point shapes how the record is built. There are no production credits listed for “Calm Down,” so there is no name to attach to the boards here. Still, the direction is clear before you even press play.
Pasuma, whose real name is Wasiu Alabi Ajibola Odetola, is one of the country’s respected Fuji musicians. His vocal delivery and energetic stage performances have kept him connected to listeners across generations. Besides that, his deep ties to Yoruba musical culture anchor everything he does.
Fuji carries strong roots, so holding that audience while reaching for a modern sound is no small thing. For anyone who has followed his sound over the years, this one is another piece of a collection worth sitting with.
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