The Lagos State chapter of the Association of Juju Musicians of Nigeria has stepped out to dispel the insinuation that the genre of music has been displaced in the entertainment scene while Hip-hop and fuji music are more appreciated by music lovers.
This was contained in a statement read out to newsmen at a press conference held in Lagos recently.
The newly elected AJUMN executive members, of the Lagos State chapter, ably led by Oluwasegun Sewanu Julius Hunpe, said the election that brought them in came up last year in August, and all necessary plans are in place to take off as the new year begins.
Reacting to the insinuation in some quarters that Juju music has lost its grip in the entertainment scene, the Lagos State chapter of AJUMN said, the brand of music remains relevant with her role as the most viable that other musical genres borrow their instruments, their lyrics, and other features from to complete their stand in society,
Julius Hunpe said, “We are doing very well, our members are getting big shows both at home and in the Diaspora. Musical bands like Fuji and hip-hop today cannot do without guitar, and this is one of our major instruments, and many more, they have borrowed from us.”
Also, reading out plans for the year Oluwasegun Julius aka Segzy da Water, in his words appreciated the National President, Queen Ayo Balogun, and the BOT, this includes, King Sunny Ade, Commander Ebenezer Obey, Sir Shina Peters, Champion Kunle Opio, and others for their unflinching support for the progress of the association.
He stressed further, “This new excos is ready to work, we have got good plans to make the lives of our members better and to also sustain the good legacies our forebears in the industry have laid down. AJUMN has always been one, and this was shown during the festivity period when those whom we competed with during this last election here in Lagos bought gift items in the name of the association and shared them with our members, especially the aged ones.
“This was a good act and the simple message is that AJUMN is one, and in unity and peace, we practice our musical trade. Part of our plans as the year begins is to organize/workshop for our members on the need to improve them in our trade. We intend to engage professionals to talk to us so that we can benefit from their vast experiences.”
Julius stressed further that, we shall cater to the aged among us, those who have paid their dues in other to make Juju music a force to reckon with. We need to cater for the aged among us, and this is part of the responsibilities this exco has taken upon itself.
“Also the upcoming Juju Artistes are part of the plans we have put in place, provision of the secretariat, provision of a website where every member would have names in the portal is one of our priorities.”
Another task ahead of this new administration is AJUMN week with different activities to make it a huge success,
The Vice chairman of the association, Olushola Taiwo aka Shola Vibrator in her words appreciated the height the President, Queen Ayo Kofoworola Balogun has taken the AJUMN. She reiterated her determination to work for the progress of the union, especially coordinating the active participation of female artists to make things work better for the union.
Shola Vibrator reiterated that Juju’s music remains unshakeable. Also, Segun Genesis, the Secretary of the association, said many great talents would be discovered as the association has taken it upon itself to organize talent.
The Lagos state executive members are as follows; Oluwasegun Julius Hunpe a.k.a Segzy da Water, Chairman, AJUMN Lagos State
Olushola Taiwo, aka Shola Vibrator, Vice Chairman, Akilapa Samson Olusegun (State Secretary), Mba-Israel Temitope aka Temi Blessing (State Financial Secretary), Dr. Ujadugehele Thomas Imobhio Ayomide aka BRIZTOM (Assistanr Secretary), Chief Olagunade Silver Adeshola (Lagos State Coordinator), Oladipupo Gbenga aka HerryG
(State Treasurer), Adebayo Kehinde aka Kenny Harmony (PRO) and Mr Lobito (Welfare)