Ibadan-based Fuji singer Alhaji Taye Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency, has affirmed that Wasiu Alabi, also known as Pasuma, is his boss, while referring to Saheed Osupa as his colleague.
Currently performing his Umrah rites in Saudi Arabia, Taye Currency shared this during an interview with Akede Ariya.
He discussed his relationship with Pasuma and how they first met, clarifying that although he never learned Fuji music from Pasuma, his admiration for him remains unmatched. He particularly highlighted Pasuma’s humility as one of his most outstanding qualities.
He clarified that he was not involved in any altercation with Pasuma, suggesting that it was simply a misunderstanding.
In his words, “I met Pasuma in 1993, and since then we have been together. I didn’t learn Fuji music from him, I just love him because he is a humble person. It is not that I’m disrespecting him or anything. I wasn’t his drummer or backup singer. He was in Lagos, and I was in Ibadan. So, the controversy between us was caused by fan reactions. We are not fighting. Those who are insulting us are berating and disrespecting us.
“Anybody who has known each other for 30 years, even as a boss and a worker, is liable to have misunderstandings. We are not the first to have a misunderstanding, but it is our fans who are prolonging it. Pasuma is not a troublesome person, nor am I. So I have asked people the questions repeatedly; how did I insult Pasuma, what did I insult Pasuma with?
“Obesere, who is now a leader for us in Fuji music, is my brother. Saheed Osupa, on the other hand, is my colleague; I know him just as a singer. But Pasuma is my boss because I admit it.”
In October 2024, Taye Currency voiced his disapproval of fans referring to Pasuma as his “father” in the music industry. He clarified that Pasuma was more like an elder brother to him and emphasized that he could not regard him as a father figure.
His remarks sparked widespread online debate, with Pasuma’s fans criticizing him for the statement.
However, in a surprising turn of events, when Taye Currency met Pasuma in Mecca on Wednesday during the ongoing Umrah 2025, he stated that his words had been misinterpreted and expressed regret for any offense his remarks may have caused.
In the viral video, Taye Currency apologized to Pasuma and to anyone who felt offended by his previous statements about the 56-year-old artist.
He acknowledged the Recognition hitmaker as his superior, clarifying that he never intended any disrespect. He reiterated his deep respect for Pasuma and his unwavering loyalty to him.
The video quickly went viral on social media, sparking widespread reactions as netizens shared their thoughts in the comment section.
Some of the responses are shown below:
obaksolo said, “Congratulations.”
shi2_jmk said, “Wentin he Dey sing gan? Bcos me I don’t knw any of his music ooooo.”
mz_okikiola said, “Metchew Pasuma is your forever godfather 💯💯.”
editoroloye said, “A nje ekuru oro ko tan, won tun gbo’wo e sa’wo😂😂😂.”
adechinanoloyede said, “Wèrè olorin 😂😂😂😂.”
Watch the video below: