Date 2013-11-17
Category New Music
This is a song that was release somewhat 10 years ago or more –
It turned out to be another black Sunday today 17th of November, 2013 in the Nigerian entertainment industry. The industry lost one of its most popular artiste of the 90′s, he goes by the name Olufemi Mayomi a.k.a Father U-Turn.
The dancehall artiste died today after a brief illness suggested to be related to liver complications in Lagos, may his soul rest in perfect peace.
MPmania dotCOM decided to make a tribute to Father U-Turn by listing out things that fans and blog readers hardly know about the late dancehall king.
1. He was an Orphan
2. He died at 36yrs
3. The late U Turn was from Kabba-Bunu in Kogi State where he first tried his hands on entertainment, working as a radio and TV presenter.
4. Father U-Turn had a brief stint at NTA in Lagos, after relocating here, before signing a deal with Ultima Records which released his early albums.
5. He was a little boy, with braids and a charming personality. And his signature intro ‘Apoola Berekete’ was far beyond his stature. But he got the industry’s attention and got a leg in the door before long. After years of club tours and free gigs, he got his first break when he was signed to one of the biggest record labels of the time, Ultima Records.
6. The hits ‘African Culture’ and ‘Shakara’ threw him into national limelight, instantly putting him in the league of bonafide ghetto stars like Daddy Showkey and Daddy Fresh.
7. His second album ‘Padlock Ur Mouth’ produced the smash hit ‘Yetunde’ a collaboration with Pasuma Wonder.
8. With dozens of awards confirming his exploits, including multiple decoration by Awards for Musical Excellence in Nigeria (AMEN), Youths Awards for Excellence in Music (YAFEM), amongst many others, U Turn lead a generation of alternative dancehall cats by the hands. And in Okokomaiko where he spent the last two decades of his life, he was like a king. His success encouraged many children in the area to embrace music, and he supported many of them.
9. Although his later years were troubled by label issues with Bayowa Music, and career challenges that came with unsuccessful albums, Father U Turn remained dedicated to his art – recording endlessly and refusing to let go of his passion and dedication to reggae/dancehall. He also vehemently refused to relocate from Okokomaiko, despite constant pleas from friends and family.
10. He died in a hospital around Okokomaiko today, after suffering a liver related illness. A family member confirmed he had been in and out of hospital for many weeks. He had been on admission at the last hospital for 10 days before he passed on.
11. He is survived by his siblings, wife Ajimoh and five children.
DOWNLOAD: Fada U-Turn – Yetunde
