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Born
1972

From
Nigeria

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Akile fuji, or Duke of fuji, as he is popularly revered by his fans, Sulaiman Adio aka Atawewe has carved a niche for him in the fuji music scene and has remained unshaken over the years. His nickname, Atawewe ("Small Pepper"), was humorously given by a primary school teacher due to his lively, petite stature and has since become synonymous with his brand. Tracing back to the beginning of his career, Sulaimon began at an early age during Ramadan festivities, waking people for prayers, and gained momentum after he won a local Were music competition. Although his father, a former Apala artist, initially opposed his choice of career, Adio saw music as an inheritance and a legacy to elevate. As a fuji icon, Atawewe’s career hasn’t been one without challenges. Arrested in 1996 under false accusations, he contemplated quitting music but turned that adversity into motivation, eventually earning the honorary title "Duke of Music" from Lagos State Television in 2001. With eight albums to his name, including "Facility" and "Mr. Ronaldo," Adio is known for avoiding industry rivalries, embracing his moniker "Mr. No Clinching." With a plan to retire from music by age 50, nothing short of the best of his core can be expected in his unreleased music.