Akorede Babatunde Okunola (born 7 August 1970), also known as “Saheed Osupa” or “King Saheed Osupa,” is a Nigerian Fuji musician, film actor, and hip Fuji creator. He was born in the Mosafejo area of Ajegunle, Lagos State, but grew up in Ibadan. His father, “Moshood Ajiwere Layeye,” was a Wéré music artist.
Osupa started music as a teenager in 1983. His first album was titled “Fuji Fa Disco,” followed by “Fuji Blues.” He has released over 40 studio albums. In 2008, “Osupa” was declared the “King of Fuji Music” by “Ayinde Barrister.” On 7 November 2015, Osupa was listed among The NET’s “Most Successful Nigerian musicians.”
