The dancehall artiste who rose from poverty as an orphan, to build a successful and inspiring career as a songwriter, recording artiste, TV presenter and performer, passed on in Lagos today, following a brief illness. He was 36 years old. May his soul rest in peace...Amen. Read more about him after the cut...
The late U Turn was from Kabba-Bunu in Kogi State where he first tried his hands on entertainment, working as a radio and TV presenter.
He had a brief stint at NTA in Lagos, after relocating here, before signing a deal with Ultima Records which released his early albums.
He was a little boy, with braids and a charming personality. And his signature intro 'Apoola Berekete' was far beyond his stature. But he got the industry's attention and got a leg in the door before long. After years of club tours and free gigs, he got his first break when he was signed to one of the biggest record labels of the time, Ultima Records.
Ultima engaged Nelson Brown to work on his first album which proved to be a huge success.
The hits 'African Culture' and 'Shakara' threw him into national limelight, instantly putting him in the league of bonafide ghetto stars like Daddy Showkey and Daddy Fresh.
He espoused Okokomaiko where he resided, with many songs dedicated to the Lagos outskirt.
His second album 'Padlock Ur Mouth' produced the smash hit 'Yetunde' a collaboration with Pasuma Wonder.
With dozens of awards confirming his exploits, including multiple decoration by Awards for Musical Excellence in Nigeria (AMEN), Youths Awards for Excellence in Music (YAFEM), amongst many others, U Turn lead a generation of alternative dancehall cats by the hands. And in Okokomaiko where he spent the last two decades of his life, he was like a king. His success encouraged many children in the area to embrace music, and he supported many of them.
Although his later years were troubled by label issues with Bayowa Music, and career challenges that came with unsuccessful albums, Father U Turn remained dedicated to his art - recording endlessly and refusing to let go of his passion and dedication to reggae/dancehall. He also vehemently refused to relocate from Okokomaiko, despite constant pleas from friends and family.
He died in a hospital around Okokomaiko today, after suffering a liver related illness. A family member confirmed he had been in and out of hospital for many weeks. He had been on admission at the last hospital for 10 days before he passed on.
He is survived by his siblings, wife Ajimoh and five children.
131 comments:
R I P...that's all I can say
Wow. Am shocked beyond words! He really was very popular then. May his soul rest in peace.
That's sad 36years is still young. Well I'm a small girl so I don't really know musicians in the 90"s. May God grant his family the fortitude to bear this loss. It is well
Oh noooo
What????!!! I can't believe this, goodness, how sad. My he RIP.
Rip father U turn
SO SAD RIP
May he rest in peace
May his soul rest in peace
Sad.....may his soul rest in peace
OMG!!!
*sobbing* may his soul rest in perfect peace...that's so sad o
May his soul rest I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ peace...
May his soul rest in peace... *sad*
May his Soul RIP, he was a good entertainer
May his soul rest in peace
Na wa oh! 5 children @ 36? RIP all d same
Awwwwww father U turn... Teary eyed* I remember as a Kid i danced to ur tracks.. U left vacuum in d entertainment industry.. U'll be forever remebered... RIP Father U turn... Oh Death where is thy sting!!!!! @PweetymissLilly
RIP fada u turn
RIP bros
So sad, May his soul rest in peace,Amen!
So sad. R.I.P. May God console the bereaved.
So sad to miss a pioneer and legend @ a very young age. May God give the family strength to bear this loss. RIP Boss
Linda this is sad news Ooº°Ãš ڰº.Ajimoh My God be with you n the children.# crying#
May his soul rest in peace.
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Five children? Wooow..!may his soul rest in peace and may his wife, children and siblings draw strength from d word of God!#doctorbobby
truly it's a sad news,may his soul fyn rest n d bossom of Abraham if nly he deserves it
May his soul find rest.
May is gentle soul rest in perfect peace
R.I.p may God strenghten ur family,don't know him sha
Rip father U turn
Rip
So sad. RIP Father U turn.
Very sad,may his soul rest in peace...Amen
Too Bad, may his soul RIP
Never heard of him before now..RIP man,God rest your soul
PRETTY GIRL
may his soul rest in perfect peace ijn, amen.
May his soul rest in peace.
Yetunde Yetunde o Yetunde mi da Yetunde...Na you i go marry o Yetunde..Riip...Yetunde is a classic
Eyaaaaaa
Rip
So sad..Rip
Jesus Christ ... Sad
This is really sad
So Sad... May his gentle soul R.I.P and May God grant his family the fortitude 2 bear d irreplaceable loss... AMEN!!!
Rest in peace bro though I didn't know u..www.jaybeenet.blogspot.com
Awwww,so so so sad,cud remember d lyrics of his song,yetunde oo,yetunde mi da.....yetunde,woah hw tym flies# so sad#..may his soul rest in perfect peace...AMEN,linlin post oooo
R I P
May His soul rest in peace n may God comfort his family
RIP.....FATHER U TURN
*sigh* so sad. May his soul r.i.p.. Sounds like hiv/aids to me.. Play safe guys. Over 3 million nigerians are living with the virus unknowingly
So sad! May his soul rest in perfect peace. May God console his wife and children.
*sigh* so sad. May his soul r.i.p.. Sounds like hiv/aids to me.. Play safe guys. Over 3 million nigerians are living with the virus unknowingly
Eyahh,RIP fad U turn
May his soul rest in perfect peace
May his soul RIP
Eyaa, what a pity. May his soul RIP n I pray God strenghtens his loved ones.
RIP....
May his soul rest in peace.
May his gentle soul rest in peace. Amen!!!
May his soul rest in perfect peace!
May his soul ret in perfect peace
Rip
May his soul rest in peace!!!!!!
May he soul rest in peace ijn.amen
R.I.P fada U-turn...bur y r dey reiterating d okokomaiko? nawa ooo...alibaba,akpororo e.t.c stay okoko too ooo
May his soul rest in peace
sad. RIP Sir
So sad.... RIP
Rip
OMG, I cant believe this. Father U'Turn is one musician i grew up listening to. This is really sad, but thank God he made his mark on this earth. May God grant him eternal rest, and his family the fortitude to bear this sad loss. And may God help us that are still alive find our place on this earth. Amen
Very pathetic...RIP
may his soul rest in peace .....i remember wen i use to wait for his videos to come up on ait dose days
Really sad! Who's gonna take care of his FIVE kids!i pray God comforts them.
My Bro,My friend R.I.P......Fada U Turn.
May his soul rest in peace
RIP!
Sad so young rip
Rushel
Awwww
R.I.P so sad
R.I.P baba I remember d last time I wrk with u @ badagry nd d money u gave bought me my 4th mobile fone, I wll so much luv nd miss u baba. Ur boi g-tevi
Rest in peace brother. U didn't log out without a mark.
'mehn!! Dis is so sad! 'well, God knws d best. 'RIP' father U turn..
##willykampmanjoe##
rip father u turn
Rip dude
rip
So sad. May the Lord comfort and provide for his family, and may his soul rest in peace
Okokomaiko mourns for u,we will miss u bro rip
RIP My personal person.
Can't still bliv dis. RIP my broda my frnd.
MU keke mu keke !We mourn you!with tears....FADA U TURN...Good Night!!!Sun re oooo!Femi Mayomi!
All Okun and Kogi artiste Mourn You!!! Shakara Delight.
RIP, I don't knw him tho
RIP, I don't knw him tho
RIP, I don't knw him tho
I remember him "yetunde mi daa" I miss him!
May he RIP. Hope he planned 4 his family well and did insurance 4 his children, don't want dem to plead to Nigerians 4 help like Fatai rolling dollars ooooo. RIP father U turn.
rest in peace
May his gentle soul rest in peace
May your soul rest in peace Amen
Hmmmn,RIP
Rip
May his soul RIP, amen.
May God 4gv him and grant him eternal rest.
May God grant him eternal rest.
God rest his so soul..
May his soul RIP...... Amen!!!
May his soul rest in peace,we love u a lot
First to comment, may his Soul Rest in Peace
Rest in the perfect of peace Father U turn...
MAY HIS SOUL RIP
R.I.P Father U-Turn.
the melody and beautiful symphony of Yetunde yetunde oo. oo yetunde mi da. will not leave our heads.
Father U-turn might have sang in the 90's but he's got lovier jams and hit bangers than most celebrated fools called artist today.
You know your names, no need for mentions.
R.I.P Father U-turn
Rip
Rip! Tho 5chr too much sha oooo 4 dis kind century wey we dey so
May his soul RIP
Rest in paradise bro.
Wish there was this much money in the industry back then.
You would have been able to take care of yourself and your family.
:(
Remembered those days in secondary school use to dance to his songs,what painful exit,may his soul rest in the bossom of the lord sad indeed.
Ghetto child,oh where ar u?I was barely 13,a teen when u released 'shakara' around 2001.+Mafoluku felt ur street impact....
+ooh bro. iz gone
Sad News RIP father u turn.
Rip
I grew up listening to Apoola Brekete.. Hehehe. I loved ur songs "yetunde". May God comfort ur family.. A Legend is gone. R.I.P Fada U-turn. Okun pple will miss u. Omo Kabba
May his soul rest in peace
May his soul rest in peace
Singing "Yetunde Yetunde o Yetunde mi da Yetunde, baba to ri re o o le mi si ta o Yetunde"
This life though..RIP FadaUturn..
RIP
Did he live @ a roundabout hence d name?
May his soul RIP
Rip
God console him family
y gud pple no dey last? O God.may hs soul r.i.p
y gud pple no dey last? O God.may hs soul r.i.p
Lol, thunder fire u. lmfao
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