Fuji icon Wasiu Ayinde popularly known as K1 De Ultimate has revealed he’s a member of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) despite being a Muslim.
In an interview on Agbaletu TV, K1 expressed love for the church, stating he built a church and explored various religions to deepen his spiritual connection.
He emphasised pride in joining the Celestial Church, highlighting his quest for spiritual growth.
“I attend Celestial church. I am a bonafide member of the celestial church. A proud one. In fact, I built a church. I sought different religions while trying to know God in both popular religions. There’s nowhere I didn’t try to find God,” he said.
This revelation comes after he popularised the phrase “Ganusi,” which went viral on social media.
Fuji music icon King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal aka K1 the Ultimate has publicly criticised the co-founder of the music genre Alhaji Kollington Ayinla for failing to attend his mother’s funeral or show support.
K1 said his anger stems from what he views as a betrayal by someone he had supported in the past.
“The only reason I’m angry at Alhaji Kollington is because when his mother and Barrister’s mother died I was there for them,” K1 told Agbaletu TV. “But when my mother died, Alhaji Kollington gave an un‑genuine excuse of ‘I called you and you didn’t pick up.’”
Fuji Icon Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has reiterated his significant contributions to the growth and development of Fuji music in Nigeria.
In a recent interview on Agbaletu TV, he revealed that he played a crucial role in formalising the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria by registering it with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and drafting its constitution.
According to K1, he single-handedly wrote the constitution, with the help of a drafting committee comprising notable Fuji musicians.
He emphasised that his efforts have been instrumental in elevating Fuji music to national prominence, despite facing criticism and negative portrayals from some quarters.
He said: “When I had the privilege to make Fuji music mine, I didn’t do so. I registered Fuji music with the Corporate Affairs Commission as the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria, with the genre officially titled Fuji. I also wrote the Constitution single-handedly.
“They wrote it in my house. I remember constituting the Constitution Drafting Committee. Fancia Alamu, Muhideen Ashekun, Waheed Akangbe as interim president, and Kolotiti as secretary. My personal secretary was responsible for compiling their deliberations. The meeting was held in the presence of my lawyer, Shola Abidakun.
“People say Wasiu is not good, but I did everything. God used me to do many things for Fuji music. What have I been paid with? These are things I didn’t want to speak about before now. Despite my efforts, they haven’t made a real impact on Fuji, yet they continue to call me all sorts of names.
“I became the King of Fuji music because there was a squabble between Kollington and Barrister. So, in an attempt to avoid conflict after crowning one over the other, the organisers chose me — particularly to please my boss”.
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Adetokunbo Abiru, has extended a heartfelt condolences to fuji music icon and cultural ambassador, The Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebu, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate), on the demise of his mother, Alhaja Halima Shadiya Anifowoshe, who passed today at age 105.
In a statement by his media aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, Abiru described the loss as an irreparable one.
He urged the entire Anifowoshe family to take solace in the fact that their departed matriarch lived an exemplary life of exceptional grace and selfless service to humanity.
“On behalf of my family and the good people of the Lagos East Senatorial District, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Nigeria’s music icon and cultural ambassador, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, on the passing of his beloved mother, Alhaja Halima Shadiya Anifowoshe.
“The loss of a mother is an irreplaceable void, and my thoughts are with K1 De Ultimate and the entire Anifowoshe family during this profoundly difficult time. Alhaja Halima Shadiya was a matriarch whose life reflected grace, love, and unwavering commitment to her family and community.
“King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, your immeasurable love and devotion to your mother during her lifetime were evident to all. Her transition is undoubtedly a deeply emotional moment, but I urge you to find solace in the remarkable life she lived and the values she instilled in you.
Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has refused to apologise for a controversial remark he made about Islamic clerics (Alfas) during his late mother’s Fidau prayer.
The statement, which sparked widespread criticism, was perceived by many as implying that some Alfas attend religious events for financial gain.
Sheikh Faruq Onikijipa, who delivered a sermon at the event, addressed K1’s comments, offering corrections and urging him to apologise to the clerics.
However, K1 De Ultimate remains adamant, stating that he has done nothing wrong and that apologising would mean admitting to an offence he did not commit.
“To admit guilt means saying, ‘Okay, don’t be angry.’ But there’s no reason for that because I have done nothing wrong. If you admit guilt, you are saying the accusations are true, which they are not,” he said.
President Bola Tinubu has extended condolences to Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as K1 De Ultimate, over the demise of his mother, Alhaja Halima Anifowoshe.
The President reached out to K1 on Saturday, and the Fuji legend shared the news of their telephone conversation on Instagram.
K1 announced his mother’s death on Saturday on his official media page, featuring a photo with his late mother.
Fuji icon, K1 De Ultimate, has intervened in the ongoing feud between singers Dammy Krane and Davido, urging them to put their differences aside and embrace peace.
During a live performance in the USA, K1 De Ultimate sang, “I’m telling my son Dammy Krane to stop fighting with Davido.”
He emphasised that all disputes and differences should end, and invoked prayers for both artists.
He sang: “I want to send a message to my son, Dammy Krane, that I said he should not fight with Davido again.
“Every dispute and difference between them should end,” he declared.
Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has explained his 67th birthday will not be business as usual due to the challenging economy facing Nigeria.
Kwam1 announced the cancellation of his annual carnival celebration in a statement on his Instagram page.
K1 De Ultimate, whose birthday is on March 3rd, traditionally hosts a grand celebration that attracts friends, associates and fans from across the globe.
However, this year, the musician expressed concern over hardship in the country, emphasising the pressing need to address the basic needs of the less fortunate in society.
The statement reads: “To the glory of God Almighty, I shall be turning 67 years on this planet earth on 3rd of March 2024.
“A joyous day for me, that many of my friends and associates across the globe usually joined with me and my family to celebrate.
“My fans both home and abroad always make the best out of that day in history.
“Now that the day is near and inside of me, there is nothing much happening in our country Nigeria to warrant me celebrating at this point in time.
“Many people are praying for survival at this point, to feed well is a big issue for many, and as someone that benefits from many of these people crying and lamenting, I share in their pains and see no reason I should be celebrating.
“Yes, I agree what our country is passing through now is not permanent and the government is trying in a possible way to get things fixed I believe God Almighty shall open ways and better direction for the leadership of our dear country.
“I, hereby, implore and request all my loved ones, instead of coming to celebrate, eat and drink at this time, please choose this my coming birthday celebration to help someone nearer to you.
”To at least secure a better living at this critical period of our nation’s travails to share however small the gift to people.
“God Almighty shall replenish your pockets in multiple folds as you choose to get along with me on this.
“I thank you immensely and I shall live to appreciate you all so very much till my last day on this planet Earth.”
Celebrities made a grand appearance to show love and support at the installation ceremony of Fuji king Wasiu Ayinde aka K1 De Ultimate as the Olori Omo Oba Akile of Ijebu-Ode.
Some of them include Fathia Williams, Eniola Badmus, MC Oluomo, Small Doctor and many others.
The 66-year-old during his installation ceremony paid tribute to late singer MohBad.
“Unfortunately something happened to us a while ago. It caught us all unawares and it set us back. Made us feel bad about ourselves and our attitude. Mohbad, rest in peace. Mohbad, we pray to God almighty, may his soul rest in perfect peace,” K1 said.
K1 was installed as the Olori Omo Oba Akile of Ijebu Ode after completing his seven-day seclusion rite on Sunday at his Ojushagbola family house in Ijebu-Ode.
The title was formerly held by founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Subomi Balogun who died on May 18.
K1 is also the Mayegun of Yorubaland. He was given the title on January 13, 2020.
