Legendary Nigerian Fuji musician, Alhaji Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, widely known as Kollington Ayinla, was reported to be in critical condition, having been hospitalized for several days.
Sources close to the 75-year-old music veteran revealed that Ayinla’s health deteriorated over the past week, leading to his admission to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Ikeja.
The severity of his condition has also necessitated the use of oxygen, marking a concerning turn of events for the celebrated artist.
Despite the gravity of the situation, Ayinla’s family has maintained a tight veil of secrecy around the details of his illness. Attempts to contact the musician directly have been unsuccessful as his mobile phone has remained switched off.
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Kebe-n-Kwara
Born in August 1949 in Ilota, a town on the outskirts of Ilorin, Kwara State, Kollington Ayinla is known by several aliases including Baba Alatika, Kebe-n-Kwara, and Baba Alagbado (all of which he earned over his stay in the entertainment scene).
He played a pivotal role alongside his late friend and competitor, Ayinde Barrister, in dominating the Fuji music scene for decades, contributing significantly to the genre’s popularity.
During the mid-1970s to late ’80s, Kollington and Barrister stood out as the leading stars of Nigerian Fuji music. Their influence played a crucial role in shaping the genre and expanding its market. Despite the intense rivalry between them, the passage of time saw a decrease in animosity, and in 1983, both musicians stood side by side as mourners at the funeral of Apala star, Haruna Ishola.
