He was born on 27 November 1967 and is originally from Edunabon-Ife in Osun State. and spent his childhood and part of his early adulthood in Mushin, Lagos State.[4]
He was raised by his mother, Alhaja Adijat Kubura Odetola, also known as Iyawo Anobi, whom he frequently acknowledges in his music as a significant source of support.[5]
Career
Pasuma began writing songs in 1984, drawing inspiration from his role model K1 De Ultimate, who released the album Talazo 84 that same year. Encouraged by the positive reception of the album, Pasuma went on to release his debut music album in 1993.[6] Pasuma released his album Recognition in 1993. Since then, he has released over 30 albums and established himself as a prominent figure in the Fuji music scene in Nigeria.[7]
In 2020, Pasuma released the album MMM (Money Making Machine) during the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated that the album was intended to entertain his fans at a time when parties and large gatherings were restricted due to the pandemic.[11]MMM was well-received and contributed to his popularity, particularly among listeners who had previously associated the Fuji genre with older audiences.[12]
In 2021, Pasuma received the Best International Music Video award at the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards).[13]
In 2022, he released the Afro-Fuji single Omo Ologo, featuring Qdot, which received critical acclaim. That same year, he released two Fuji albums titled Legendary and Human Nature, the latter being a December-themed project.[14]
