Fuji Icon Saheed Osupa Throws Subtle Shade at K1 De Ultimate Over Taye Currency's Feud with Pasuma

A new video circulating on social media shows the moment Fuji legend Saheed Osupa appears to throw shade at his colleague K1 De Ultimate for accepting money from Taye Currency amid the ongoing conflict between Currency and their mutual colleague Pasuma.

It’s no secret that Taye Currency (formerly Taye Paso) has a strained relationship with his former mentor, Alhaji Alabi Pasuma. Recently, Taye Currency publicly clarified his position, stating that although he gained recognition by following Pasuma’s path, he doesn’t see Pasuma as his “father” in the Fuji music industry. Currency also highlighted that while he has performed in many of the same places as Pasuma, there are venues he’s performed at that Pasuma has not yet reached.

K1 De Ultimate Advises Taye Currency to Apologize

The feud has sparked discussions across social media, with many expressing mixed reactions to Taye Currency’s comments. In a video clip that surfaced online, Taye Currency was seen visiting K1 De Ultimate at his home, where K1 advised him to apologize to Pasuma for his remarks. The clip later shows Taye Currency making it “rain” cash on K1 De Ultimate, a moment that left fans buzzing.

Saheed Osupa’s Reaction

The video didn’t sit well with Saheed Osupa, who suggested that K1 De Ultimate’s love for money overshadowed his role as an elder in the Fuji industry. Osupa felt that K1 did not offer enough guidance to Taye Currency, stating that as an elder, K1 should have been more direct in reprimanding Currency for disrespecting a senior in the industry.

In a subtle dig at K1, Saheed Osupa praised the legacy of Fuji pioneers, including himself, Pasuma, Abass Obesere, and the late Sikiru Ayinde Barrister. Osupa implied that, unlike these top Fuji figures, K1 De Ultimate, who rose under Barrister’s influence, was more of a “companion” in the industry rather than a leading figure. Osupa’s remarks have since gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), garnering thousands of likes and impressions.

Watch the video below;

Social Media Reactions

Fans and followers have shared their interpretations and reactions to Osupa’s remarks:

@adebayo_sheikh: “Only those who understand Yoruba will get this. Osupa called himself, Pasuma, Obesere, and SAB prophets (Anobi) and referred to those who worked under SAB and rose to fame as companions. This is definitely shade toward K1.”
@Mustaphayemi7: “Pasuma, Osupa, and Obesere are the true legends of Fuji. They’ve inspired many artists, unlike others who haven’t reached their level. Barry was the original Anobi.”
@mamalhaji_abdul: “Sikiru Ayinde Barrister invented Fuji, Obesere brought a unique style, Pasuma added his own twist, and Saheed Osupa continued the legacy in his way.”
@segunbabalola10: “The best part of the video is the acknowledgment of Barrister as the creator of the Fuji style, influencing so many Fuji musicians.”
@rickayguyo: “If you watch the video, you’ll see that K1 didn’t really guide Taye as an elder should. He should have talked about the consequences of Taye’s actions instead of accepting the money he was spraying.”

The ongoing feud has highlighted tensions within the Fuji music community, with many fans and artists weighing in on the responsibilities of senior musicians as role models. The debate continues as Fuji icons navigate the balance between personal and professional loyalty in an evolving music industry.