At 71, Fasuyi’s 130-country odyssey echoes Obey’s ‘Ajala Travel’

Asiwaju Olayinka Yinka Fasuyi, the business mogul who has travelled to at least 130 countries across six continents, today marks his 71st birthday amid celebrations of his 10th anniversary in the Ijesaland chieftaincy institution, with a special musical tribute from juju music legend, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi.

Fasuyi’s globetrotting exploits bring to mind the evergreen juju classic, ‘Ajala Travel All Over the World’, by the music icon, who has now dedicated a special two-in-one audio CD to celebrating Fasuyi and his wife, Yeye Asiwaju Olubisi Fasuyi.

Released in 1972, Obey’s song became a memorable part of Nigerian music, celebrating the fascination with international travel. In an intriguing connection, Obey said he never imagined that the song might have inspired Fasuyi’s passion for exploring the world. The business mogul reportedly hopes to increase his travel record to 150 countries.

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The musical tribute also reflects the enduring bond between the two men. Obey describes Fasuyi as one of his loyal music ambassadors, and the latest release is the sixth special musical offering he has produced for the business mogul since 2018.

Fasuyi and his wife were installed as Asiwaju and Yeye Asiwaju of Ilesa on October 22, 2016 before becoming the first Asiwaju and Yeye Asiwaju of Ijesaland four years later.

As the business mogul marks his 71st birthday, the milestone offers another opportunity to celebrate his international adventures, traditional leadership and longstanding relationship with one of Nigeria’s most celebrated juju musicians.