The Fuji Documentary

[7][8][9][10][11] Mr. Fuji: Barry Wonder opens with a general introduction of the creative efflorescence of the 1970s, made possible by millions of dollars in revenue from the global oil boom.

The documentary then went into the life history of Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, from his birth in Lagos in 1948, to the challenges he encountered growing up, and the numerous musical competitions he participated in as a teenager.

[12][13] Different sections of the documentary focus on how Fuji was introduced to the global world through Barrister's international tours, the break-up of his band, the creative genius of his lead percussionists (especially Kamoru Ayansola and Aderoju Yekini), his creative process, family life, his political art, his fight with publicist Olabisi Ajala, death in December 2010, and the attempts by his global fans to promote his legacy.

"[17] Fatai Adisa Folorunso remarks: "The clear visuals, crisp sound, and seamless narrative transitions make the documentary not only engaging but also educational ... Aderinto's work gives us a multifaceted approach that combines the skills of a journalist, critic, cinematographer, historian, entertainer, and academic to produce a comprehensive and compelling piece ...

Professor Aderinto's ability to weave cultural history with personal narratives makes this work an invaluable resource for understanding Sikiru Ayinde Barrister's Fuji's legacy.

"[18] Another reviewer submitted: "As a leading social and cultural historian of modern Nigeria, Aderinto brings this important musical tradition to those who may have never even heard the word "fújì."

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