Barry Showkey, the son of Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, revealed to the world that his late father had 47 children in total before he died In a recent interview.
Barry Showkey, whose real name is Balogun Adewale Akanji and who is based in the United States of America (USA), revealed this information as a guest on media personality Teju Babyface’s YouTube show.
Barry Showkey is the seventh child of the late Fuji legend Barrister, who was born on February 9, 1948, and ultimately passed away on December 16, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital in London, United Kingdom.
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Shedding more light about his late father Barrister on the Teju Babyface interview, Barry Showkey stressed that no Nigerian artiste has ever gone for shows more than Barrister. He also noted that most Nigerians do not know that his father used to live in the USA to come and perform in Nigeria before passing away.
Speaking on the rivalry between his dad and Ayinla Kollington, Barry Showkey claimed that it is was absolutely nothing but just a marketing strategy that time as they were good friend. He noted that he used to be with his father Barrister and Kollington back them, noting that the act of berating each other was intentional and a way to market their song, a development that left Teju babyface in a shocked state.
Barry Showkey further disclosed that people still say that he is not a biological but adopted son of Barrister, a development he did not welcome as he noted that even a blind person knows he has huge resemblance with his late dad Baarister.
Watch video of Barry Showkey and Teju Babyface below;
See reactions below;
Baba Armani: But why this guy keeps deceiving himself? He is not a biological son of Barrister but only adopted. Including Barry made they boths not biological children of sikiru anyone Barrister.
Adekunle Ajisebutu: How come anyone say he is not Barrister’s son, when he has his father’s voice and resemblance. Abosi!
holisticlifestylementor : May baba soul continue to rest in perfect peace. He played all through the day and all night on my wedding day that year in Ibadan at Molete ni agbala Baami Lamidi Akanji Ariyibi Adedibu of blessed memory. Barrister loved my late husband a lot because they bear same name oriki and my late husband knew Quran. a lot. Jubril Ayinde Erin omo Akaje wole sun re o.
otaobayomii : Omo forget Mr Teju na area in corporate 😂.
giftedhands_abuja: Hearing him sing just like his late dad gave me goosebumps. The resemblance is so uncanny.
businesspediaglobalconsult: This conversation thing! Boda Teju, you sabi ooo❤🙌🔥. I’m so rushing to YouTube already.
Ademola Ishola: They told me this songs are worldly, but I just don’t know how to detach myself from Dr Sikiru Ayinde Barrister songs I got captivated each time hear that melodious voice My late Dad really spoilt my childhood with it, may the soul of Baba Ademola rest in peace May the soul of Dr Alhaji Sikiru Ololade Ayinde Barrister rest in peace.
Alade Elijah Adewale JP : Kollington acknowledged that recently in an interview, he said “Barrister is More Mature, Advanced and Talented” than him. They used that stuff as marketing strategy…
Arowolo Olayinka Oluwaseun: Waoo Iam just believe today that it’s Dr Sikiru Ayinde Barrister bone Adewale Akanji bcoz people always said is not Barrister son continue to rest in peace Dr Sikiru Ayinde Barrister.
Adedipe Adams Olugbenga: No DNA needed. Your voice alone is a testament. May his Soul Continue to rest in perfect peace.
