Nigerian Fuji maestro King Wasiu Ayinde, better known as Kwam1 or K1, has stirred the internet as he revealed his interest in the throne of the Awulaje of Ijebuland.
In a letter of intent shared online, the Fuji singer revealed his intention for the prestigious throne. He noted that he is a bona fide son of the Ruling House of Agunsebi Quarters, tracing his ancestry to the Oba Jadiara lineage, which qualifies him to present himself for consideration in accordance with established tradition.
Kwam1 stated that he has devoted five decades to promoting Ijebu, Yoruba, and Nigerian culture through music and cultural enterprises. He added that in the course of his service, he has received various traditional and national honours, including his installation as Mayegun of Yorubaland, the National Honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), and conferred as Olori Omo-Oba and Otunba Afidipotemole of Akile Ijebu.
The news has left many divided as they noted how he isn’t deemed fit for the throne.
One gbamuss wrote, “The throne is for a humble person, not an arrogant narcissist like him
One, Iam_seyemasel wrote, “Tinubu go put am if they allow politics
One myfashionhouse_org wrote, “Make una sha hide una wives cos e don be that
One cakingfast wrote, “Baba face your career jeje, we no want you, sir
One aminatbabalola75 wrote, “God forbid! We don’t want
One olubajo.gbenga wrote, “Person wey stingy. We don’t want
One knowels001 wrote, “Na everything you wan do
One freebies_fabrics wrote, “Who will now do he singing Ade Ori Okin? Or can he do both?
One Kemynb wrote, “Who will be singing for us?”.
In 2023, Kwam1 was conferred with the title of The New Olori Omoba Akile Ijebu, during the Ojude Oba festival in IJebu. The singer shared his confirmation letter on his social media page with adoration to God. Kwam1 officially announced his newest title as The New Olori Omoba Akile Ijebu.
Celebrities like Mercy Aigbe Adeoti, Shina Peller, Queen Salawa Abeni, and other close associates of KWAM1 have celebrated his latest achievement.
Last year, his daughter, Dani Marshall was appointed the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Lagos State Government on Tourism. The news divided the internet as many bashed the newly appointed government official.
Despite the criticisms, Kwam1 was proud of his daughter as he congratulated her on her appointment. The father and daughter had linked up at an event, clip, where he called her the newest appointee in town.