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Ayinla Kollington
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Participations

163
Songwriter
163
Performer
6
Producer
Bio
General Ayinla Kollinton, also known as Baba Alatika, or Baba Alagbado, is a prominent Nigerian Fuji musician. Kollinton alongside his friend and competitor, Ayinde Barrister, dominated the Fuji music scene from 1970s through the 1990s. His music style is a blend of Muslim-dominated Apala and waka, which is related to juju music. In 1982, Kollinton launched his own record label, Kollinton Records, and released more than 30 albums as Fuji music's popularity grew. He remains a significant figure in the history of Fuji music.
Discography
Albums23
Nigeria
Nigeria2020 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ijo Yoyo
Ijo Yoyo2020 • AlbumTracks: 2
Unity
Unity2020 • AlbumTracks: 2
Kaya
Kaya2020 • AlbumTracks: 2
Kollington 50 Years on Stage
Kollington 50 Years on Stage2020 • AlbumTracks: 5
Fuji Kokoma
Fuji Kokoma2020 • AlbumTracks: 2
Eko Club
Eko Club2020 • AlbumTracks: 2
Ijoba Ti Tun
Ijoba Ti Tun2020 • AlbumTracks: 10
Ija Pari
Ija Pari2020 • AlbumTracks: 9
Mẹ Kun Nu Nji Ya
Mẹ Kun Nu Nji Ya2020 • AlbumTracks: 10
Afefe Ti Fe
Afefe Ti Fe2020 • AlbumTracks: 10
Me Kun Nu Nji Ya
Me Kun Nu Nji Ya2020 • albumTracks: 10
Oro Idibo
Oro Idibo2020 • AlbumTracks: 8
Itelorun
Itelorun2020 • AlbumTracks: 11
Sweet Sixtheen
Sweet Sixtheen2020 • AlbumTracks: 10
Kọlawọle O Ku
Kọlawọle O Ku2020 • AlbumTracks: 10
Anwi Ele O Ni Gbo
Anwi Ele O Ni Gbo2020 • AlbumTracks: 10
Emi Ni Ojo
Emi Ni Ojo2020 • AlbumTracks: 10
Blessings
Blessings1988 • AlbumTracks: 2
American Yankee
American Yankee1987 • AlbumTracks: 2
Second Tier (SFEM)
Second Tier (SFEM)1986 • AlbumTracks: 2
Bi Aiye Se Nlo
Bi Aiye Se Nlo1984 • AlbumTracks: 10
Ironu Ko Papo
Ironu Ko Papo1981 • AlbumTracks: 10
Singles2
Lakukulala
Lakukulala2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Arewa
Arewa2020 • SingleTracks: 1
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