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‘I was a Footballer’ – Pasuma Reveals Football Career Turned Music Journey

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Veteran Nigerian musician Pasuma, also known as Wasiu Alabi Odetola, shared that his journey into music began after a setback in his football career.

In a recent interview with Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, he revealed that he initially pursued football but shifted to music after not making it to the Nigerian squad for the 1985 FIFA U-16 World Championship in China.

Pasuma credited the global success of Wasiu Ayinde’s 1984 album, ‘Talazo ’84’, as a significant inspiration for his transition to music following the disappointment in his football aspirations.

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Pasuma said, “In 1984, Alhaji King Wasiu Ayinde released an album called ‘Talazo ’84’.’ The album was everywhere; worldwide.

“So, I decided to go into music because I was a footballer. I was invited to CODAK 85 [1985 FIFA U-16 World Championship]. I was among four players picked from a club in Shogunle.

“Unfortunately, I wasn’t picked to go to the World Cup, so that was when I decided to go into music.

“I was a professional footballer. So, that was how I ventured into music. The rest is history today.”

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