KS1 Malaika

Sulaimon Alao Adekunle popularly known by his stage name KS1 Malaika is a Nigerian Fuji musician who started playing and performing music from an early age in a quranic school in the suburb of Lagos known as Agege and further paying his dues through[1] Were (the early morning Islamic wake up music during the Ramadan season) before forming his first Fuji band in 1983[2] who also malaika Wasiu who[3]

KS1 Malaika
Background information
Birth nameSulaimon Alao Adekunle
Also known asKS 1 De Pride, Alayeluwa, Mandiba, CNN Alhaji, Ike Anobi, Seriki, Jagaban, Imeku Alhaji, Malaika
Born (1973-02-15) 15 February 1973
Lagos, Nigeria
OriginOgun State
GenresFuji
Occupation(s)Songwriter, singer, performer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, Keyboard, Talking drums, Percussion
Years active1983–present
LabelsBabalaje Music

Early life and background

Sulaimon Alao Adekunle was born 15 February 1973. With his band[4]Tekoye Fuji Organization, he performed in the United States of America from November 1997 and had a great time, as he toured in about 15 states before returning to Nigeria with multi-million naira musical equipment. Since then,[5] he has taken his trade across the world ensuring that the genre called Fuji is well known.[6]

Music career

KS1 Malaika has performed and duet with various artistes in different genres of music. He is quite[7] friendly with musicians in the Islamic gospel genre and has been featured in their works severally. His music has also been sampled by different artistes in the Fuji and hip hop scene and are hits among music lovers.[8] Malaika composes, arranges and produces his music. Blessed[9] with a wide range of vocal abilities, his music uses traditional African and Nigerian[10] instruments such as the Gangan, Iya ilu, Bata, Sakara, Agogo, assorted percussions, Guitar, Hawaiian guitar, Keyboard and Saxophone.[11] With a unique call and respond style that everyone has now adopted, Malaika's music is melodious and easy to dance to. Malaika's constant worldwide travels have endeared him to audiences outside the shores of Nigeria With numerous awards[12] from organisations and music fans across the world, Malaika is striving daily to improve his craft and develop as a better musician and not just a singer.[13][14]

Endorsement

Discography

Albums
  • Mr Wonder (1994)
  • Masterpiece (1995)
  • Legend (1996)
  • Malaika (1997)
  • American Dream (1998)
  • Correction (1999)
  • Recompense (2000)
  • CNN (2002)
  • Unstoppable (2003)
  • Interlink (2003)
  • Peace Maker (2004)
  • Alayeluwa (2005)
  • European Knockout (2006)
  • Dedication (2007)
  • Elevator and Motivator (2009)
  • Africa Like Europe (2010)
  • Proper Music (2011)
  • Special day (2012)
  • Superstar (2014)
  • Original (2016)
  • Golden Jubilee (2017)
  • Example (2019)
  • Original (2020)
  • Password (2022)

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Joint Albums
  • Unity
  • Gbeborun (Remi Aluko and Tope Nautical)
  • My Mother
  • Double Malaika
  • Fuji Gyration (Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Saidi Balogun, Adx Artquake & Father U Turn)
  • 5 & 6 (Muri Alabi Thunder)
  • Shine Shine Bobo
  • Appreciation (Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Yisa Alabi Mirinda)
  • Unification (Wale Ayinde Tekoma & Wasiu Alabi Pasuma)
  • 3 Pillars (Wasiu Alabi Pasuma &
  • See Wonder (Yisa Alabi Mirinda)
  • Yara Rebete
  • Fuji Lawa (Akano Larondo)
  • Online (
  • Takbir(Bolaji Bello and Co)

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Singles
  • Boshenjo (featuring Olamide and Tiyewanna)
  • Stop the violence (featuring Oritshefemi, Dude Tetsola and Cashson)
  • Nana Dance (featuring Dammy Krane)
  • IRE
  • Celebrate
Other albums
  • Appreciation (2007)
  • Iya Mi (Rukayat Gawat, Kifayat Singerr, Sofiat Iya n kaola, Mujidat Damilola, Misturah Aderounmu)
  • Ogbon ati Ete (Southy Arewa and Ajike Arewa)
  • Malaika at 44
  • Mimo (Rukayat Gawat, Kifayat Singer, Misturah Aderounmu, Aponle Anobi Alh Basit)
  • T Pumpy (2022)
  • Oba Ogombo (2023)

MOVIES

He has also produced a movie that is in the post-production stage titled.

ALAO OJE

Awards and nominations
YearAward ceremonyAward descriptionResultRef
2015City People AwardsBest Fuji Musician of the YearNominated[16]
2015Nigeria Achievers AwardsBest Fuji Artiste of the YearWon[17]
2016Islamic Music and Associated Nominees AwardsBest Collaboration Album of the YearWon[18]
2015Yoruba Music and Films AwardsBest Fuji Artiste of the YearWon

References
  1. "Alao Malaika's father-in-law & K1' marketer is the new Olubadan of Ibadan". metronaija.
  2. "Sule Alao Malaika: 15 facts you should know about the Fuji music star as he turns a year older". The Net Newspaper.
  3. Ademowo, Paul 'Wale, 1957- (1996). The king of Fuji music : Dr. Wasiu Ayinde Anifowoshe Marshal. Effective Publishers. ISBN 978-32208-9-6. OCLC 37191501.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. "Sikiratu Sindodo and Fuji Singer, Sule Alao Malaika Finally Admit They Are in a Relationship". Information ng. 19 March 2014.
  5. "SULE ALAO MALAIKA'S WIFE'S CAR STOLEN". Nigeria films.
  6. "Alao Malaika extra: 'Despite having two wives, women are still running after me'". encomium. 2 August 2015.
  7. "Sule Alao Malaika's Daughter Graduates From Unilag". an24 news.
  8. "PICS: Sule Alao Malaika Features In New Movie "Omo Shomolu"". ssiphouse.
  9. "Exclusive video: Sule Alao Malaika's all white birthday party". goldmyne tv.
  10. "KING SULE ALAO MALAIKA SET TO DAZZLE FANS AT "BLACK SAINT" LAUNCHING IN LAGOS". bkmedia concept.
  11. "FEMI KUTI SUPPORT FUJI STAR, SULE ALAO MALAIKA TO SUCCEED WASIU AYINDE FOR HIS GOOD PERFORMANCE AT FELABRTION". wknowme.
  12. "City People Award holds this weekend, Malaika nominated as Best Fuji Artiste". The eagle online Newspaper. 15 August 2015.
  13. ""I am not dating Sikiratu Sindodo, she is just my friend" – Alao Malaika". Daily post Newspaper. 23 March 2013.
  14. "Fuji Star Sule Alao Malaika Buys Bentley Months After Moving into New House in Ajah Lagos". Naija gist.
  15. "Fuji musician grabs Tecno endorsement". Pulse ng. March 2016.
  16. "AWARDS: Full Nominee List Of City People Awards". Jaguda.
  17. "Sule Alao Malaika Wins 'Best Fuji Artiste of the Year' At Nigeria Achievers Award". alabamauncut.
  18. "Fuji Star 'Malaika' Wins IMAN Award OK". Aproko247. 27 May 2016.
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