Ace Fuji musician, Adewale Ayuba, has revealed why he relocated to the United States of America and converted to Christianity. Ayuba spoke about his new life in the United States, his religion, and his music career. He stated that he and his band members traveled to America for their three-month summer show in 1995. Ayuba said they could not return to Nigeria after their show ended due to threats from Sani Abacha, the late military Head of State.
The singer said he was threatened after he released an album advocating for the freedom of political detainees, particularly the late Moshood Abiola. According to Ayuba, after Abacha’s demise, he returned to Nigeria to perform at the Benson and Hedges Concert in 1998. The singer said while in the US, he enrolled in school and completed his documentation to become an American citizen. He said he also met his wife in America. “I left for America with my full band members in 1995 for a summer show and others. We came to America for about three months and then returned to Nigeria,” he said. “I returned to Nigeria in 1998 when Aba- cha died. The three years I stayed in Amer- ica were by the grace of God because he is a good planner.
“When I was in America, I realised that I could only perform shows on weekends. My Mondays to Fridays were free. So, I en- rolled in school. That was where I met my wife. “After that, I took part in a lot of activities. Doing so was like building another foundation in America. That was not easy. From there, I completed my documentation and became an American citizen. “I don’t see myself continuing in Fuji music, I believe I have done well.
This is America, there’s more to explore in life, trusting that God has a plan.” Ayuba began his music career as a teenager and released his first album, ‘Ibere (Beginning)’ in 1986. The 59-year-old singer is famous for al- bums such as ‘Bubble’, ‘Turn Me On’, ‘’Ijo Fuji’, and ‘Koloba Koloba.’ Ayuba stressed that the day he became a Christian was the happiest day of his life.