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Donald's Encyclopedia of Popular MusicA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZKOLLINGTON, Ayinya(b '53, Idaban, Nigeria) Singer-composer in Yoruban, second only to Barrister in popularity in fuji style. Initially he appeared to be in no hurry, releasing unspectacular LPs mid-'70s on EMI (e.g. Ayanga Baba Yin). But then he changed his approach, adding a bata drum as the focal point of his music and rechristening his band The Fuji '78. With a new distinctive sound he emerged from Barrister's shadow, and several years of bitter rivalry ensued; with a slightly faster rhythm and a sharper attack on social injustice in his lyrics he soon had a devoted following, issuing more albums on the Olumo label incl. Ajodun Ominira Nigeria 1981, before establishing his own label in '82, releasing Mo Tun De Pelu Ara, Asiko Lo To (attacking politicians and praising teachers), Nigeria Elections 1983, Nigeria Kole Ku (again condemning waste and profligacy of politicians), and Ijoba Ti Tun (welcoming the military government). Itelorun ("Satisfaction') and Knock-Out Special came out in '84. The rivalry died down; the popularity of fuji and the size of the market made room for both. |