Timaya, Teni Amongst Others Grace Adewale Ayuba’s ‘Arise’ Album Listening Party
Legend, superstar and veteran Nigerian fuji musician Adewale Saliu-Okeola Ayuba brought together music and entertainment personalities for the listening party of his new project, Arise, which held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The event was attended by celebrities, friends and fans of the legendary singer all of whom came together experience the project and celebrate the Fuji legend’s latest musical offering.
The listening party marks another milestone in Ayuba’s long career, as he continues to explore new ways to present Fuji music to his diverse audience. Known for his unique sound and hit songs Ike but not limited to Bubble, Mr Johnson and Koloba Koloba, the musician has maintained his place in the Nigerian music industry while trying to connect to the younger audience.
Arise an EP with 6 songs that showcases a new direction for the veteran musician, the project features tracks including Ileke, All Over the World, Kututu and Yetunde, Sugar Baby, Aloyin Lohun all of which reflects his continued commitment to evolving his sound without abandoning his musical identity. The project is also said to be described as a new phase in his long standing career.
With the presence of Afrobeat stars and legends like Timaya and Teni among other entertainment personalities, the listening party of the album stressed the continued connections between established Nigerian music traditions and the country’s contemporary entertainment scene.
