Dancehall Star, Fada U-Turn Dies At 36

FADA U-TURN

Fada U-Turn: dies


FUNSHO AROGUNDADE

One of Nigeria’s most popular 90s musicians Olufemi Mayomi, a.k.a Fada U-Turn, is dead.

P.M.NEWS learnt the dance-hall artiste passed on in Lagos today, following a protracted illness.He was 36 years old.

He died in a hospital around Okokomaiko, a Lagos suburb today, after suffering a liver related illness.

A family member confirmed he had been in and out of hospital for many weeks.

He was on admission at the last hospital for 10 days before he passed on.

He was survived by his siblings, wife Ajimoh and five children.

Fada U-Turn: dies
Fada U-Turn: dies

The late U-Turn was from Kabba-Bunu in Kogi State where he first tried his hands on entertainment, working as a radio and TV presenter.He had a brief stint at NTA in Lagos, after relocating here, before signing a deal with Ultima Records which released his early albums.

He was a little boy, with braids and a charming personality. And his signature intro ‘Apoola Berekete’ was far beyond his stature. But he got the industry’s attention and got a leg in the door before long.

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After years of club tours and free gigs, he got his first break when he was signed to one of the biggest record labels of the time, Ultima Records.

Ultima engaged Nelson Brown to work on his first album which proved to be a huge success.The hits ‘African Culture’ and ‘Shakara’ threw him into national limelight,instantly putting him in the league of bonafide ghetto stars like DaddyShowkey and Daddy Fresh.

He espoused Okokomaiko where he resided, with many songs dedicated to the Lagos outskirt.

His second album ‘Padlock Ur Mouth’ produced the smash hit ‘Yetunde’ a collaboration with Pasuma Wonder.

(Have a taste of Fada U-Turn’s music here)

http://youtu.be/Davi7PAvUGM
he had dozens of awards confirming his exploits, including multiple decorations by Awards for Musical Excellence in Nigeria (AMEN), Youths Awards for Excellence in Music (YAFEM), amongst many others.

U Turn led a generation of alternative dancehall cats by the hands. And in Okokomaiko where he spent the last two decades of his life, he was like a king.

His success encouraged many children in the area to embrace music, and he supported many of them.

Although his later years were troubled by label issues with Bayowa Music, and career challenges that came with unsuccessful albums, Fada U-Turn remained dedicated to his art – recording endlessly and refusing to let go of his passion and dedication to reggae/dancehall. He also vehemently refused to relocate from Okokomaiko, despite constant pleas from friends and family.

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