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Ayinla Kollington
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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.
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