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Adewale Ayuba (born on May 6, 1966) is fondly known as Mr. Johnson. He is one of the cornerstones and core figures of Fuji music in Nigeria. The Fuji music star is known for his unique Fuji music.
Adewale was the first Fuji star to bring Fuji music to the international stage. Mr. Johnson is very popular and he has gained wide recognition. Now let’s preview some interesting background details of this famous Fuji star.
Nigerian singer
Mr. Johnson |
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| Name: | Adewale Ayuba |
| stage name: | Mr. Johnson |
| Date of Birth: | May 6, 1966 (58 years old) |
| place of birth: | Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Ogun State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | not applicable |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | Azukaego Kwentoh (m. 1989) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Tiwarad Ayuba |
| Profession: | Songwriter • Singer |
| net worth: | $5 million to $10 million |
Early life and education
Adewale Ayuba, also known as Mr. Johnson, was born on May 6, 1966. Now 58 years old, he was born and raised in Ikenni, Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria.
Adewale Ayuba is the youngest child in the family but TheCityCeleb is yet to confirm the names and identities of his parents and siblings.
He has always loved music. At the age of 8, Adewale began participating in music competitions in his hometown of Ikenni. He decided to continue his childhood activity and pursue music as a full-time career.
Adewale Ayuba attended and graduated from Queens Community College. He later continued his studies at Ogun State Polytechnic in the state capital, where he studied Architecture.
Personal life
Adewale Ayuba is happily married to a lady named Azukaego Kwentoh.
Adewale Ayuba reportedly met his wife, Azukaego Kwentoh, in a cafeteria at Queens Borough Community College, where he was studying, and they got married in 1989.
His wife is from Onitsha-Oke in Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria. According to reports, Adewale Ayuba and Azukago Kunto have seven children. One of the children is named Tiwalade Ayuba.
Profession
Adewale Ayuba released his first studio album titled Ibere, which translates to “The Beginning” in English. He was said to have released the album when he was 17 years old. The album skyrocketed his music career and he became a popular Fuji star sooner than expected.
In 1990, Adewale Ayuba signed with Sony Records. The following year, he released an album titled “Bubble” which catapulted his career to international fame.
The Bubble was Fuji Music’s first album to gain widespread international recognition, topping the music charts for six consecutive months and winning several Nigerian Music Awards (NMA) awards.
The album also won Adewale Ayuba the coveted Artist of the Year award, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Fuji Album of the Year. With the success of “Bubble”, Adewale Ayuba instantly became the pinnacle of Fuji music.
Adewale Ayuba’s high-tech instruments and unique voice changed the face of Fuji music. For the first time in history, the Nigerian elite, who had previously ignored Fuji music, embraced it.
After the success of Bubble, Adewale Ayuba released a follow-up album to Mr. Johnson titled Play For Me which also became a huge success in 1992. In 1993, he signed with Premier Music (Nigeria) and subsequently embarked on his first West African coast tour, performing in several African countries.
net worth
Adewale Ayuba’s current net worth is estimated to be between $5 million and $10 million.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @officialayuba
Discography
- Ibel (start)
- Ijida (Tribute to Obafemi Awolowo)
- Bonus Knockout
- Ife (love)
- Olorun Ni Gbeni Ga
- bubble
- Mr. Johnson played for me
- Buggle D (Dance)
- Move Up
- Fuji Music
- Fuji Time
- Fuji Dubbing
- Acceleration
- turn me on
- formula
- Gunshot
- Fuji satisfaction
- Ikifuji
- mellow
- Ariya
- sugar
- Happy People Remix
