Renowned Yoruba Fuji musician, Alhaji Taye Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency, has officially affirmed that his senior colleague, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, is indeed his boss in the Fuji music scene, while describing Saheed Osupa merely as a colleague.
In an interview with Akede Ariya last Thursday, Taye Currency clarified the nature of his relationship with Pasuma, revealing that although he never learned Fuji music directly from him, he has always admired Pasuma for his humility and simplicity. “I met Pasuma in 1993, and since then we have been together. I didn’t learn Fuji music from him, I just love him because he is a humble person,” he said.
Addressing the past controversies between them, Taye Currency explained that the supposed rift was never personal but rather a misunderstanding amplified by fans. He added, “Anybody who has known each other for 30 years, even as a boss and a worker, is liable to have misunderstandings. We are not fighting. Pasuma is not a troublesome person, nor am I.”
Taye Currency also differentiated his relationships with other Fuji stars, referring to Saheed Osupa as simply a fellow musician while calling Obesere his elder brother and a leader in the Fuji music industry. He firmly stated, “Pasuma is my boss because I admit it.”
This is a shift from his earlier stance in October 2024 when he rejected fans’ claims of Pasuma being his ‘father’ in the industry, which stirred backlash. However, during the ongoing Umrah 2025 pilgrimage in Mecca, Taye Currency publicly apologised to Pasuma in a now-viral video, clearing the air.
He admitted that his previous words were misinterpreted and stressed that he never intended to insult Pasuma. He reaffirmed his loyalty and respect, saying, “I apologise to Pasuma and anyone hurt by my statement. He is my boss, and I respect him greatly.”
The gesture has since melted tensions, with many Fuji fans appreciating his humility and efforts to settle the misunderstanding.
