Pasuma (L) and late Mum, Alhaja Adijat kuburat
Wasiu Alabi Odetola, a.k.a. Pasuma, and top Fuji music act is in a mourning mood having lost his mother.
The artiste announced the demise of Alhaja Adijat kuburat (Iyawo Anobi) Thursday night.
55-year-old Pasuma informed the public in a terse statement on his Instagram account.
Wrote he: “MY JEWEL! I will miss you forever! Words fail me! Rest in power and peace, please watch over me from heaven”.
The post generated more than 3,500 comments in an hour, as family, friends, colleagues and fans dropped condolence messages.
Born in Mushin in Lagos State, Pasuma alias Oganla of Fuji, grew up in Kwara State and started writing songs in 1984.
The musician, who rose from a humble background to a renowned performer, actor and businessman, was raised by his mother after separation from the father.