Ajani crowned Wura I of Goldberg Fuji T’o Bam contest

After months of rigorous drills, excitement and tension, Tope Ajani from Akure, Ondo State has won the season four of Goldberg Fuji t’o Bam music talent activation at Trans Amusement Park in Ibadan. Ajani, who impressed everyone with his stagecraft and renditions will now wear the Wura 1 crown and also smile home with N1 million.

First runner-up, Saheed Ishola, grabbed N750,000 while Mufutau Alabi, from Ibadan went home with N500, 000 as the second runner up.

The high point of the event was the performance by the International Fuji icons, Alhaji King Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM1), 9ice and Pasuma, who thrilled the fans with various hit songs from their rich repertoire.

Public Relations Manager, Mr. Patrick Olowokere Nigerian Breweries Plc, said the role of music in nation building is monumental as it fuels the creativity of listeners and makes for social bonding.

Olowokere said that fuji music exerts a strong influence on the social life of the Yoruba. He stated that through the music, foreigners can easily feel and connect with the culture of the Yoruba people. “The influence that Fuji music exerts on the social life of the Yoruba is therefore very strong irrespective of their locations.”

Giving the rationale for the event, fuji music talent hunt competition, Mr. Emmanuel Agu, said the company always strives to champion, promote and associate with the culture of its host communities. His words, “This is what Goldberg has been doing with its initiative of Fuji T’o Bam since 2012 when it inaugurated the concept.”