Eid-el-Kabir: Kwam 1 gifts Kollington rams, cash amid Fuji rivalry

A long-standing rivalry between veteran Fuji musicians Ayinla Kollington and Wasiu “Kwam 1” Ayinde appears to be softening, as Kwam 1 sent Eid-el-Kabir gifts to Kollington. The gesture includes two rams and an undisclosed sum of money, signaling a potential truce between the two Fuji music legends.

The feud between the artists reportedly stemmed from claims made by Kwam 1 regarding his leadership and registration of the Fuji genre. Kollington, however, pushed back against these assertions, asserting his own position as a pioneer and the "father" of Fuji music, alongside the late Ayinde Barrister. He had previously dismissed Kwam 1's claims, suggesting he could only be considered a "head of the princes" within his lineage.

Kollington confirmed receiving the gifts in a video that has circulated online. He expressed his joy and gratitude, praying for Kwam 1's long life and well-being. "Kwam 1 sent me rams and also put money in my pocket," Kollington stated in the video, adding, "You will live long. Come and see what Ayinde did; he sent rams to Kollington all the way from Ijebu-Ode."

This apparent reconciliation comes as the Fuji music community navigates its leadership dynamics. The Eid-el-Kabir festival, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, falls on Wednesday this year. The public display of goodwill between Kollington and Kwam 1 offers a moment of warmth and potential unity within the genre.

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Kwam 1 sent me rams and also put money in my pocket. You will live long. Come and see what Ayinde did; he sent rams to Kollington all the way from Ijebu-Ode. You will live long. This moment is sweet, like honey. May God not spoil this time for us. Anyone who wishes you dead will go before you, Ayinde. Olori ọmọ oba in Ijebu, you will live long. Thank you, my son.