The management of veteran Fuji maestro, Alh. Kollington Kolawole Ayinla, has dismissed reports circulating online claiming that the singer is dead.
ADVERTISE HERE:
[email protected]
In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by Shamsudeen Ilori on behalf of the family and the HSKA Foundation, the organisation described the reports as false, malicious and misleading.
According to the statement, the rumours were fabricated by individuals seeking attention and online traffic.
“Our attention has been drawn to a malicious and unfounded rumor circulating all over the Internet claiming that Kollington Ayinla Fuji Authority has passed away,” the statement read.
The management stressed that the veteran artiste remains alive and in good health, adding that the rumour was deliberately designed to cause distress to his family, fans and associates.
“Alhaji Kollington Ayinla is ALIVE, WELL, and IN GOOD HEALTH. Baba is currently enjoying himself, surrounded by family and close associates, and still blessing the world with his unmatched Fuji music dexterity and wisdom,” the statement added.
Describing the report as the handiwork of “heartless people,” the management accused those behind the claim of attempting to disrespect a living legend and create unnecessary confusion.
The organisation also warned social media users and content creators against spreading unverified information, urging the public to verify claims before sharing them.
“Spreading false death news is not content — it’s wickedness.
“The family, management, and legal team of Alhaji Kollington Ayinla will not let this slide. Anyone caught creating or spreading this falsehood will face the full wrath of the law,” it stated.
The statement urged fans, friends and family members across the world to disregard the rumour, assuring them that the Fuji star remains healthy and appreciative of the concern shown towards him.
This is not the first time the 76 year old musician has had to deny reports of his death. In January 2024, Kollington publicly dismissed similar rumours while receiving treatment at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja after a health scare. At the time, he appeared in a video from the hospital to assure fans that he was alive and recovering.
Born Abdulrasaq Kolawole Ilori on August 20, 1949, Kollington is regarded as one of the pioneers of Fuji music. Alongside the late Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, he played a major role in popularising the genre in Nigeria from the 1970s.
Post a Comment
Drop Your Comment In The Box Below