During an interview on Agbaletu TV, Kollington addressed his absence and lack of involvement in the funeral of the mother of fellow fuji legend, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as K1 De Ultimate. He explained that his attempts to reach out to K1 were ignored. “I called him several times, and he never picked up or returned my calls. I even called him on New Year’s Day, but he didn’t respond. So I decided to let him be,” he said.
He dismissed claims that K1 holds any authority in the fuji music scene, suggesting that any leadership titles he holds are limited to his hometown of Ijebuland. “Even if he claims to be the head of the fuji industry, there’s a song he sang that says, ‘Does he want to be God?’ You’re already the head of the princes—do you also want to control fuji music? If that’s the case, you might as well kill me. But it’s not pap we eat, so it’s not that simple,” he said defiantly. He further emphasized his belief that only God can determine his fate. “If the challenges I’ve already survived didn’t end my life, then no man can—unless God wills it.”
The interview featured Kollington speaking extensively about his role in fuji music and his long-standing contributions to the genre. “When people are asked who leads fuji music, both in Nigeria and abroad, my name is the one that comes up,” he asserted. He cited a song by K1 De Ultimate to reinforce his claim of being the foremost authority in the genre.
“I don’t understand why some people avoid the truth. Some are just chasing influence. By God’s grace, K1 has gained influence and success. That’s good for him. But that doesn’t mean he should start debating who’s number one. I remain the authority in fuji music, both locally and internationally,” he said.
This statement follows a previously released video featuring K1 De Ultimate, shared on Dele Adeyanju’s YouTube page, where he narrated his entry into fuji music. In that video, K1 spoke about his early days in the army and how a colleague, Sikiru, encouraged him to pursue music. He recounted that writing a letter to the Orderly Room gave him the confidence to begin singing, even though the fuji genre existed before he joined. He added that he endured many hardships in his musical journey. “Sikiru and I were the ones who truly launched fuji music,” he stated.
