…11 years after death of Fuji music star
Eleven years after the death of Fuji maestro, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, some of his widows are weighing the option of remarrying.
In separate interviews with NAN in Lagos, they unanimously agreed that it has been difficult to fill the vacuum the late Fuji crooner left.
Alhaja Kehinde Balogun, 50, lamented that finding a good man after the death of her husband was tough.
“It’s not easy, but should a good man come along, I will remarry. It is not easy to come across truthful men these days.
“I was quiet young when I got married to Alhaji and losing him hasn’t been easy, but we can’t question God.
“Being a widow hasn’t been easy but God has been faithful, with the support of family and friends,” she said.
Sharing the same view was Mrs. Oluwayemisi Balogun, also 50 years old, said if it is God’s will for her to remarry, she will.
“In life, you never say never. You don’t know what God has destined for you, so it is important to always focus on the will of God.
“If God says I’d remarry, so be it. Marriage is a union that God created and like most women, I’d want that too,” she said.
The music superstar Sikiru Ololade Ayinde Balogun, was born on February 9, 1948, and died on December 16, 2010.
Better known by his stage name Ayinde Barrister, Balogun was a Yoruba-born songwriter, song producer and music performer.
Mrs. Temilola Balogun, 40, old said that 12 year after the death of Alhaji Agba, she has yet to find true love.
“If I find someone I love enough to share my life with, why not? But finding true love isn’t easy these days; one has to tread with caution.
“So if tomorrow I find that true love, I’d remarry but until then, I’d keep praying to God for mercy and protection,” she said
Regarded as the pioneer of Fuji and Were genres of music, Ayinde Barrister went on to release over 70 studio albums.
Alhaja Adebisi Balogun, 65, said remarrying is not her priority as she would rather focus on her children and grandchildren.
“At this age, what is the point? My focus is to live a healthy life surrounded by my children and grandchildren,” she said.
Sharing the same view was Mrs. Yetunde Balogun, 58, who said at this stage of her life, remarrying is a non-issue to her.
“What will I be looking for again? I have lived life with my husband; I am happy with the memories we shared.
“My children are getting married now, so it’s just grandma duties I am doing and living my life to the fullest,” she said.
Alhaja Yinka Balogun, in her 40s, said she has not given remarrying a thought.
“I have never thought about it, honestly,” she said.