KS1 Malaika

KS1 Malaika
Background information
Also known asKS 1 De Pride, Alayeluwa, Mandiba, CNN Alhaji, Ike Anobi, Seriki, Jagaban, Imeku Alhaji, Malaika
Born
Sulaimon Alao Adekunle

(1973-02-15) 15 February 1973
Lagos, Nigeria
OriginOgun State
GenresFuji
OccupationsSongwriter, singer, performer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, Keyboard, Talking drums, Percussion
Years active1983–present
LabelsBabalaje Music

Sulaimon Alao Adekunle Listenⓘ 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 Agege, a suburb of Lagos. His early career included performing [1] Were - the early morning Islamic wake up music during the Ramadan season- before forming his first Fuji band, in 1983[2][3]

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, where he toured 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 collaborated with various artistes in different genres of music, including Islamic and gospel musicians,[7] and his music has been sampled by other Fuji and hip-hop artists.[8] Malaika composes, arranges and produces his music, given his versatility and vocal strength.[9] His music incorporates 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 many people have now adopted. Malaika's constant worldwide travels have endeared him to audiences outside the shores of Nigeria. With numerous awards[12] from organizations and music fans across the world, Malaika strives daily to hone his craft as both a musician and performer.[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

Year Award ceremony Award description Result Ref
2015 City People Awards Best Fuji Musician of the Year Nominated [17]
2015 Nigeria Achievers Awards Best Fuji Artiste of the Year Won [18]
2016 Islamic Music and Associated Nominees Awards Best Collaboration Album of the Year Won [19]
2015 Yoruba Music and Films Awards Best Fuji Artiste of the Year Won

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. Archived from the original on 2 March 2016.
  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) CS1 maint: numeric 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. Archived from the original on 13 March 2017.
  8. ^ "PICS: Sule Alao Malaika Features In New Movie "Omo Shomolu"". ssiphouse. Archived from the original on 13 March 2017.
  9. ^ "Exclusive video: Sule Alao Malaika's all white birthday party". goldmyne tv. Archived from the original on 13 March 2017.
  10. ^ "KING SULE ALAO MALAIKA SET TO DAZZLE FANS AT "BLACK SAINT" LAUNCHING IN LAGOS". bkmedia concept. Archived from the original on 13 March 2017.
  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. Lagos, Nigeria. 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. ^ 36Extra.com (12 January 2022). "Password - Album by KS1 Malaika". 36Extra.com. Retrieved 12 January 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ "AWARDS: Full Nominee List Of City People Awards". Jaguda. Archived from the original on 12 August 2017.
  18. ^ "Sule Alao Malaika Wins 'Best Fuji Artiste of the Year' At Nigeria Achievers Award". alabamauncut. Archived from the original on 18 March 2017.
  19. ^ "Fuji Star 'Malaika' Wins IMAN Award OK". Aproko247. 27 May 2016.
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