Fuji stars Pasuma, Taye Currency reconcile during umrah in Mecca
The long-standing rift between Fuji music stars Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and his former protégé, Alhaji Taye Akande Adebisi (popularly known as Taye Currency), has finally been settled.
The Informant247 gathered that the duo met in Mecca during the ongoing 2025 Umrah pilgrimage, where they made peace.
In a now-viral video obtained by The Informant247, Pasuma and Taye Currency were seen sitting closely, engaging in a heartfelt discussion.
Taye Currency, in the video, expressed his deep respect for Pasuma, stating that as an Ibadan native, he was raised to respect elders, even if they were only slightly older.
He clarified that he had never been a member of Pasuma’s band but had always regarded him with great respect.
“If you are my age mate and you are disrespecting me because I call Pasuma ‘baba,’ I am saying it now in front of Pasuma—I respect him, and that’s why I call him my father. Ibadan people are always respectful,” Taye Currency stated.
He further acknowledged that anyone who has ever helped him is a boss and a father, adding that just as Pasuma recognises Wasiu Ayinde as his father in the industry, he, too, sees Pasuma as his boss and father.
Throughout the conversation, Taye Currency repeatedly bowed in respect to Pasuma, while some of his entourage remarked that he still had more blessings to receive from the Fuji legend.
In response, Pasuma urged their fans to let go of any lingering grievances, emphasising that they were in the sacred Ka’aba in Saudi Arabia for Umrah.
He pleaded not just for himself but also on behalf of Taye Currency, asking their followers to move forward in peace.
Taye Currency also appealed to Pasuma’s fans, assuring them that their relationship remained one of a father and son.
The Rift: What Happened?
What started as a mentor-protégé relationship turned into a public feud last year, with both musicians exchanging subtle and direct jabs at each other.
On 10 October 2024, The Informant247 reported that Taye Currency had expressed disapproval of fans calling Pasuma his ‘father’ in the Fuji industry.
His remarks, made during a performance, stirred controversy online, drawing criticism from Pasuma’s fans.
Taye Currency later clarified that he saw Pasuma more as an elder brother than a father figure in the industry.
However, following advice from veteran Fuji musicians Wasiu Ayinde and Kolawole Ayinla Kollington, he publicly apologised during another performance, urging fans to stop fuelling the dispute.
Despite his apology, the tension between their supporters continued online.
Their unexpected reconciliation in Mecca surprised many fans, with the video of their reunion being shared on Instagram by their colleague, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (Kwam 1), on Wednesday.
