Oganla One

Birth Name: Wasiu Alabi Pasuma 

Stage Name: Oganla one

Birth Date: 27 November 

Occupation(s): Actor, Fuji Musician

Genre: Drama

 

Personal life

Pasuma, real name Wasiu Alabi Odetola, was born on November 8, 1967 at Mushin in Lagos State and was brought up in Kwara State, Western Nigeria.His mother was an actress turned trader, while his father was the general manager of a local company. Pasuma's parents separated when he was a teenager. He is also a philanthropist who has helped several upcoming artistes.He has ten children but no wife.

 

Career

As a teen, Pasuma loved listening to King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1) album 'Talazo' and he claims that the album inspired his decision to become a Fuji musician. Pasuma's album "Recognition" was released in 1993. He has since then released over 30 albums, going on to become one of the most successful Fuji musicians in Nigeria. He has also collaborated with several recording artists, some of which are Bola Abimbola and King Sunny Ade. Asides from singing, he has also featured in a number of Nigerian movies such as Iyanje and Alenibare. On Sept 6, 2015, Pasuma beat the likes of Olamide, Phyno, Flavor to emerge the winner of Best Indigenous Artist of the year at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.He was nominated for the Best featured Non-Islamic Artiste in Islamic album in 2016 alongside Saheed Osupa, Sule Alao Malaika, Shefiu Alao, Taye Currency, Muri Thunder.

 

Album(s)

Computer

The man

Confidence

London experience

London Scope

African Puff Daddy

Entertainer

Americana

Extravaganzer

High level and joker