Popular Nigerian singer, Adekunle Temitope, also known as Small Doctor, has shared his worries about the state of Fuji music. He believes the popular Yoruba music style is slowly fading away and needs quick help to survive.

In a post on his X (Twitter) account, Small Doctor said he hasn’t seen any new Fuji stars rise since the early 2000s, when Remi Aluko and others became popular.

He wrote:
“I stand to be corrected. I feel Fuji music is dying and something needs to be fixed urgently. After the blowing up of Remi Aluko and the likes in 2001 or 2002, I haven’t heard nor seen another Fuji artist blow up.”

Fuji music started in the 1960s and came from a type of music called were or ajisari, which was sung to wake Muslims during Ramadan. Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, the first big name in the genre, gave it the name “Fuji,” inspired by Japan’s Mount Fuji.

Other top Fuji legends include K1 De Ultimate, King Saheed Osupa, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, and Obesere. Many pop stars like 9ice, Lord of Ajasa, Olamide, Small Doctor himself, Asake, Naira Marley, Qdot, and Seyi Vibez have also used Fuji sounds in their songs.

Small Doctor’s concern shows it may be time for fans and musicians to do more to keep Fuji music alive.