Fuji music legend, Kollington Ayinla, has opened up about his recent health scare and subsequent recovery in a video shared on Lagos State Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Facebook page
The 74-year-old legend expressed gratitude to LASUTH and individuals instrumental in his improved health.
Having been admitted to LASUTH after a week of illness, concerns mounted over Ayinla’s health, with rumors of his demise circulating.
He extended appreciated Adetokunbo Adenanwo, the hospital’s head, for his pivotal role in the recovery.
Ayinla also acknowledged the support of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his administration for equipping LASUTH with essential facilities that contributed to his healing.
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Despite expressing gratitude, Ayinla remained tight-lipped about the specifics of his ailment, emphasising that only divine intervention and the hospital’s efforts prevented a fatal outcome.
In the video, Ayinla stated: “It is only God that can save a person, but they tried for me because I could have died, but due to their efforts, I was saved.”
Born in 1949, Ayinla Kollington stands as one of the pioneers of Nigerian Fuji music. Alongside Ayinde Barrister, he played a crucial role in shaping the genre from the 1970s through the 1990s.
During the mid-1970s to the late ’80s, Ayinla and Barrister were the leading figures in Nigerian Fuji music, encompassing apala and waka. The genre, rooted in juju and influenced by Islamic traditions, retained traditional vocal and percussion elements, eschewing electric guitars for a more authentic sound.
In a significant move in the 1980s, Ayinla established Kollington Records, marking the beginning of a prolific career that produced over 100 albums. His enduring contributions to Fuji music have left an indelible mark on the genre’s landscape.
