Abass Akande, aka Obesere, a popular Fuji singer, has stated that while he uses filthy lyrics in his music, they are not explicit.
"I created the 'Asakasa' style, and it has been widely accepted," he said in an interview with Saturday Beats. That is why younger musicians are incorporating it into their work. Even if the lyrics of a song are filthy, as you claim, it depends on how one uses it and the message that one is attempting to convey. Many people are, in fact, hypocrites. They behave strangely when exposed to filthy lyrics, but this is exactly what they do behind closed doors. However, they openly condemn it. My filthy lyrics are 'coded' (veiled), but the listener will understand what I mean. It is the younger ones are taking it (vulgar lyrics) to another.”
The ‘Egungun be Careful’ singer also insisted that fuji music could not fade away. He said, “Fuji music is still very popular. It depends on how one looks at it. Don’t forget that in 2020 when one of my songs of over two decades ‘Egungun be Careful’, resurfaced, it was well accepted among the youths. Also, I have performed at different concerts hosted by my team and corporate bodies. Youths were the ones that filled up the venues. That means they are still enjoying the genre. Fuji is a traditional genre of music that cannot just fade away.”
Asked about the legacy he would love to leave behind, the veteran singer said, “First, my creative style of music. Also, when I’m no more, I would love people to still be talking about the way I viewed life. My life is very simple. Humility and respect are fundamental virtues of mine. Some years back, I was at 2Baba’s club on Victoria Island, and he said he had never seen or met an artiste as humble as I was. He even said I made music easier for them. That I made it look much more interesting.”
Shedding light on the projects he is currently working on, Obesere said, “I have a new single titled, ‘Skoro’. The video has been shot too. An album is also on the way; and that is why I am in London, United Kingdom. My fans at home and abroad should expect it soon.”