KS1 Malaika | |
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| Birth name | Sulaimon Alao Adekunle |
| Also known as | KS 1 De Pride, Alayeluwa, Mandiba, CNN Alhaji, Ike Anobi, Seriki, Jagaban, Imeku Alhaji, Malaika |
| Born | (1973-02-15) 15 February 1973 (age 51) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Origin | Ogun State |
| Genres | Fuji |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, singer, performer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, Keyboard, Talking drums, Percussion |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Labels | Babalaje Music |
Musical artist
Sulaimon Alao Adekunle popularly known by his stage name KS1 Malaika is a NigerianFuji musician who started playing and performing music from an early age in a quranic school in the suburb of Lagos known as Agege and further paying his dues through[1] Were (the early morning Islamic wake up music during the Ramadan season) before forming his first Fuji band in 1983[2][3]
Sulaimon Alao Adekunle was born 15 February 1973.[citation needed] With his band[4]Tekoye Fuji Organization, he performed in the United States of America from November 1997 and had a great time, as he toured in about 15 states before returning to Nigeria with multi-million naira musical equipment. Since then,[5] he has taken his trade across the world ensuring that the genre called Fuji is well known.[6]
KS1 Malaika has performed and duet with various artistes in different genres of music. He is quite[7] friendly with musicians in the Islamic gospel genre and has been featured in their works severally. His music has also been sampled by different artistes in the Fuji and hip hop scene and are hits among music lovers.[8] Malaika composes, arranges and produces his music. Blessed[9] with a wide range of vocal abilities, his music uses traditional African and Nigerian[10] instruments such as the Gangan, Iya ilu, Bata, Sakara, Agogo, assorted percussions, Guitar, Hawaiian guitar, Keyboard and Saxophone.[11] With a unique call and respond style that everyone has now adopted, Malaika's music is melodious and easy to dance to. Malaika's constant worldwide travels have endeared him to audiences outside the shores of Nigeria With numerous awards[12] from organisations and music fans across the world, Malaika is striving daily to improve his craft and develop as a better musician and not just a singer.[13][14]
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MOVIES
He has also produced a movie that is in the post-production stage titled.
ALAO OJE
| Year | Award ceremony | Award description | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | City People Awards | Best Fuji Musician of the Year | Nominated | [17] |
| 2015 | Nigeria Achievers Awards | Best Fuji Artiste of the Year | Won | [18] |
| 2016 | Islamic Music and Associated Nominees Awards | Best Collaboration Album of the Year | Won | [19] |
| 2015 | Yoruba Music and Films Awards | Best Fuji Artiste of the Year | Won |