Nigerian musician Abolade Bobby, popularly known as Ọba Orin (King of Songs), is passionate about seeking to demonstrate how traditional African musical expressions can find new audiences through contemporary storytelling and digital platforms.

He is celebrating the legacy of Fuji music while exploring new creative possibilities with his forthcoming single, Fuji Dimensional, a project inspired by the legendary Fuji musician, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister.

The single, scheduled for release on November 13, 2026, blends traditional Fuji influences with contemporary Afro-Global sounds, offering a fresh interpretation of the genre and its cultural significance.

The music produced by Alyte and mixed by Mouzies, the song is accompanied by an ambitious multimedia project featuring an eight-episode cinematic series and a 32-page comic book designed to extend its message beyond music.

According to Bobby, the project reflects his desire to connect his musical roots with the future of African music without losing the originality that defines his artistic identity.

“I desire that people see what the song feels like. Fuji Dimensional is about where I come from and where the music is going. A copy can look like you, but it can never move people the way the real thing does,” he said.

The cinematic storyline pays homage to Fuji pioneer Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, popularly associated with the name Barry Wonder, through a fictional journey into a world where cultural heritage is threatened by artificial duplication.

At the centre of the narrative is The Echo, a machine that transforms an entire city into silver replicas of itself. The story explores the struggle to protect originality, identity and cultural inheritance, with a dancer named Ọmọládùnh playing a significant role in the unfolding events.

The artiste said the message behind the project, captured in the expression “Original no bi artificial,” is a reflection of the importance of authenticity in an era where technology is increasingly influencing creative production.

Although artificial intelligence tools were employed in producing the project’s visuals and videos, Bobby said the creative direction, music and storyline remained his own.

Bobby’s interest in music and performance spans more than two decades. He has performed at Felabration in 2023 and its 25th anniversary celebration in 2025, as well as on TVC’s Wake Up Nigeria and at London’s Hippodrome Casino in January 2026.

He also featured on Shank Comics’ Guess the Artist, alongside Young Jonn, Qing Madi and Pheelz, in an appearance that has reportedly attracted over 1.5 million views.
Beyond music, Bobby has participated in campaigns for more than 12 brands since 2017, including Nigerian Breweries’ Legend, Globacom, Cadbury TomTom, Chipper Cash, Binance and Oraimo.

His previous single, Me & You, released in February 2026, received media attention, while his debut album, A New Era, is expected soon.

With Fuji Dimensional, Bobby is positioning Fuji music as a continuing cultural expression capable of evolving with technology while retaining its historical identity and artistic originality.