Legendary Fuji star Pasuma has finally addressed the recent attack on his convoy in Ikire, Osun State, clarifying that contrary to earlier reports, no shooting occurred during the incident.
The incident took place last Sunday when the musician visited Ikire, a town in Irewole local government area of Osun State, for a scheduled performance. A viral video that circulated on social media showed the singer's vehicles with visible damage, accompanied by a voice claiming, "We have been attacked in Ikire. They carry guns and shoot us, see Pasuma's car. But God dey."
However, during a recent live performance, Pasuma provided his account of what actually transpired. "About what happened in Ikire, I have so many committed fans in Ikire, but there's no town without such elements (thugs)," he explained to his audience.
According to the Fuji maestro, he had been invited to perform at a hall in Ikire, but the turnout exceeded expectations. "The person who invited me to perform at a hall in Ikire, but the crowd was more than half of the whole town. They all came out to see me physically," he stated.
Pasuma further explained that organizers had provided a screen outside the venue for the overflow crowd, but many fans insisted on entering the hall to see him in person. "Because of the large numbers of the crowd, a screen TV was provided outside the hall but they refused to watch on the screen," he said.
The situation escalated when security personnel prevented the excess crowd from entering the already packed venue. "And when the security prevented them from entering, the bad boys among them started stoning. It was the stone that broke my car's windscreen of my Hilux and Hummer bus. There was no shooting," Pasuma clarified, debunking earlier claims of gunfire.
This incident comes amid recent developments in the Fuji music scene, including Pasuma's reported reconciliation with fellow Fuji star Taye Currency in Mecca, following a period of professional rivalry.
The attack on Pasuma's convoy highlights the challenges Nigerian entertainers sometimes face with crowd control and security during performances in various locations across the country.