The ambition of popular Fuji music icon, Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Anifowoshe, also known as KWAM1, to become the next Awujale of Ijebu-Ode and paramount ruler of Ijebuland appears to have suffered a major setback.
Naijaonpoint reports that the Jadiara Royal Family has publicly denied any genealogical linkage to him in the succession matter.
The Jadiara Royal House, a unit of the Fusengbuwa Ruling Family which is next in line to produce the new monarch, categorically dissociated itself from the musician’s claims.
In a statement dated December 7, 2025, and issued in Ijebu Ode, the head of the Jadiara Royal House, Otunba Prince Akinola Odedina, expressly denied any historical or documented connection with the Fuji musician.
The statement, titled “Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Anifowose (MON)”, clarified that the family found no connection through “archaeological, known documented records or oral history” with KWAM1.
Odedina explained that the public clarification became necessary due to the widespread interest the matter has generated following KWAM1’s declaration of interest in the throne, which he tied to the Jadiara lineage.
“I can say categorically that Wasiu has no genealogical linkage with the Jadiara Royal House. We at Jadiara Royal House have waited for him to arrive with his form and any relevant documents to prove his connection to Jadiara Royal House. He is yet to show up,” Odedina declared.
The statement was widely circulated to key government authorities, including the Office of the Executive Governor, the Ministry of Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, and the Chairman of the Awujale Interregnum Administration Council.
Specifically, the Jadiara Royal House urged the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling Family to abstain from: “any dealings with KWAM1 on the consideration of any genealogical eligibility to the Awujale throne, or any other family linkage with the Fusengbuwa Ruling House.”
Odedina suggested that the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House may have given KWAM1 a nomination form “expecting him to get his roots to Jadiara Royal House authenticated,” but noted the musician has failed to appear with the necessary evidence.
The head of the Jadiara family, however, promised to keep the general public informed as the matter continues to unfold.
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