Veteran Fuji icon, Ayinla Kollington, has firmly declared himself the undisputed king of Fuji music, reigniting a long-standing rivalry within the genre. In a recent interview on Agbaletu TV, Kollington boldly asserted that there is no competition when it comes to his legacy and influence in Fuji music, emphasizing that his name will always be the first mentioned when discussing leadership in the genre — both in Nigeria and beyond.
Addressing his relationship with fellow Fuji heavyweight Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 de Ultimate, Kollington explained why he didn’t attend or contribute to the funeral of K1’s mother. He claimed repeated attempts to reach K1 went unanswered, stating, “I called him several times, he didn’t pick up or return the calls. Even on New Year’s Day, I called him — no response.”
Kollington further dismissed K1’s title as “head of the princes,” clarifying that it only holds weight in K1’s native Ijebuland, not in the broader Fuji music scene. “You can’t be the head of the princes and still want to be king of Fuji. That’s not how it works,” he said, adding, “I’m not afraid of anyone — only death from God can stop me.”
He went on to reinforce his standing in the genre, saying, “By God’s grace, K1 has grown and succeeded. But I am the number one authority in Fuji music. That doesn’t change.”
Kollington’s fiery remarks follow a recent video by K1, shared via Dele Adeyanju’s YouTube channel, where K1 spoke about his journey into Fuji and claimed he and Sikiru Ayinde Barrister pioneered the genre in modern times.
As both legends continue to assert dominance, their public rivalry remains a hot topic among fans — further fueling debates over who truly holds the crown in the world of Fuji music.