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One of the sons of late Fuji music originator, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, Balogun Adefemi Adekanye has just bagged MBA degree with a distinction in Oil and Gas Management from Coventry University, UK.

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Entertainers who took after their fathers

Timilehin Ajagunna
July 6, 2015

The Nigerian music terrain is blessed with several talented artistes. Interestingly many of these musicians have famous fathers they took after. In this piece, NET brings you a list of music stars who are towing the path laid down by their parents...

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