Fights Among Artists Keep the Craft Interesting – Fuji Singer Shina Akanni

Fuji singer Shina Akanni has addressed concerns about the impact of conflicts among artists on the longevity of the genre, assuring that such disputes are not a threat.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an interview with Saturday Beats, he stated, “Fights happen all the time. If they didn’t, Fuji wouldn’t even exist. These conflicts are already dying down.”

He added that disagreements are part of every industry, even in the marketplace, and are often a form of competition that keeps the craft dynamic and interesting.

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Known also as Scorpido, Akanni emphasized that veteran artists need to be mindful of their relationships with younger performers. He explained that younger artists often dismiss advice from their elders, preferring to follow their own instincts. “Most young artists won’t take advice. They’ll do what they had in mind anyway.

I still follow advice from people like Barrister, the late fuji pioneer, but today’s artists call that ‘old school,’ even though it’s that ‘old style’ that remains relevant.”

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On his own career, Akanni revealed that he is preparing for his upcoming album, stressing that many younger musicians overlook the importance of practice before releasing an album.

Reflecting on his previous album, Anybody Can Dance (ABCD), he shared that it had been well-received by fans and was performing well on streaming platforms.

Lastly, Akanni dismissed the perception that fuji music is frivolous, asserting, “Fuji music is not child’s play. It’s a serious job that takes you to different countries. I take it seriously and am very time-conscious.”

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