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  • Aseyin wades into KWAM 1, former drummer’s feud

    Aseyin wades into KWAM 1, former drummer’s feud

    The Aseyin of Iseyinland Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola has intervened in the lingering misunderstanding between Fuji icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1) and his erstwhile lead drummer, Ayankunle Ayanlowo.

    The monarch urged the duo to sheath their swords to allow amicable reconciliation.

    Ayankunle accused the fuji musician of poor welfare package for band members which KWAM 1 denied.

    Speaking at his place when Ayankunle paid him a visit upon invitation over the issue, Aseyin hinted that because Wasiu Ayinde and Ayankunle Ayanlowo have strong connections with Iseyin, one being an in-law while the other is a son of Ado-Awaye, a community under Iseyin local government, he had no choice than to wade into the crisis and seek peaceful settlement.

    He said: “I have heard what Kunle said about his experience at his work and also listened to the video made by his former boss, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde. 

    “All I will say is that both of them should allow peace to reign. I told Kunle to stop posting videos, abusing his former boss and has started efforts to reach out to K1 to speak with him and ask for peaceful reconciliation.

    “I have read and listened to many angles to the issue from individuals taking sides but as a monarch, I will want peace and not for this to continue. 

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    Ayanlowo said he had been asked not to do make any confrontational video or grant interviews anymore, promising to abide with the instructions.

    He added that he would rather start to appreciate and pray for those who rallied round him globally when the issue broke out because they were his backbone.

    “They said I should not attack anyone anymore through social media or live interviews and I have agreed with the monarch. 

    “I just want to start by appreciating all those that stood with me during my travail till now, those that heard my voice and have supported me morally, spiritually and financially.

    “I pray that the Lord Almighty will not abandon them all, their children will never suffer in their effort to seek for survival,” Ayanlowo prayed.

  • Who is after KWAM 1?

    Who is after KWAM 1?

    Fuji maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall loves controversy.

    Over the years, controversies have always been to his advantage as they keep him in the consciousness of the public.

    Many admire his music. The Olori Omoba Akile-Ijebu is unperturbed about what naysayers say as he is focused on living his best life and having fun.

    The Maiyegun of Yoruba Land has always told anyone who cared to listen that what anyone says about him does not define his person. Only those who come close to him know his true personae because he is often misunderstood owning to his principles as a no-nonsense person and a disciplinarian.

    So, when the video of one of his former band members, Ayankunle Ayanlowo, broke on the internet in which he made a series of allegations against the entertainer, KWAM 1 chose to keep quiet but he asked people to take a survey of  his band boys on how he was treating them.

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    KWAM1 also didn’t want to wrestle with his erstwhile drummer, who alleged that while they were on foreign trips, the Fuji maestro collected their passports and would not return them even when they arrive in Nigeria.

    Sources said that KWAM 1 is just protecting his integrity and brand as he did not want a situation where any member of his band wouldl abscond and it would be on his record that his band boys absconded during a foreign trip which will hinder future visa facilitation.

     Though KWAM 1 has not personally addressed the allegations, some of his band boys have openly said they are not owed wages and some even said through the Fuji maestro they built their homes in Lagos.

  • KWAM 1 band men reportedly abscond in UK

    KWAM 1 band men reportedly abscond in UK

    Two band members of Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde aka KWAM 1, have reportedly fled off in the United Kingdom (UK).

    The band boys were said to be travelling for a performance at an event in the UK when they disappeared without a trace.

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    It was learnt the lead guitarist and the keyboardist are on the run after entering the country.

    KWAM I was however said to have reported the incident to the UK police.

  • Actress Dayo Amusa honours KWAM 1 with statue

    Actress Dayo Amusa honours KWAM 1 with statue

    Popular actress Dayo Amusa has surprised and honoured King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall aka Kwam 1 or K1 De Ultimate, who she claims assisted her professionally.

    Dayo gave KWAM 1 a statue as a token of her appreciation for his support and to celebrate his Chieftaincy title.

    This act stirred reactions from netizens online, many questioned the sculptor’s competence after discovering that the statue, which was meant to be a likeness of Kwam1, bears no similarity to Kwam1.

    One Ronnke stated: “It does not look like him

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    One Hico Nation opined: “Nice, you’re not an ingrate.”

    One Ololade argued: “Dis person no try at all.”

    One Nene Ebony wrote: “Police suppose arrest person wey do this thing.”

    One Daddy Shile wrote, “This one na Kwam2 Promax ooo. Anyway it’s the thoughts that count

    One Im Lateefat said: “Shey this one na Murital Muhammad ni”.

  • Obey, KWAM 1 to perform at Olubadan’s coronation

    At least 42 musicians, including juju music maestro, Evangelist Ebenezer “Obey” Fabiyi, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1), Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and Suleiman Alao Malaika, have signed up to perform at the coronation ceremony of the new Olubadan designate, High Chief Saliu Adetunji.

    Chief Adetunji’s coronation as the 41st Olubadan is slated for March 4 in the ancient city.

    A palace source told The Nation that the musicians cut across all music genres such as Juju, Fuji, Apala and highlife.

    The source added that none of them wants to miss the opportunity of performing for the new Olubadan, who is a major player in music production and promotion industry.

    Adetunji is the chairman of several record labels in the country, including the Omo Aje Sound Studio.

    The artistes, according to the source, are being coordinated by KWAM 1, who is a major artiste on Omo Aje Sound Studio label.

  • Ogun police to quiz KWAM 1 over shooting of undergraduate

    Ogun police to quiz KWAM 1 over shooting of undergraduate

    Ogun State police will quiz fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM 1) over weekend’s shooting of a university undergraduate at a party in Ago-Iwoye.

    The victim, Kofowora Azeez of Department of Business Education, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, was believed to have been hit by the bullet allegedly released by the musician’s bodyguard during the party at about 1:00 a.m, according to Premium Times

    The 21-year.old victim was in a car near Nasfat building opposite Limelite Hotel when the bullet pierced her buttock. She is receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode.

    A guard of the hotel has been questioned and released by the police. Ogun Police Spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi was quoted to have said: “We are going to invite the musician for questioning because the police will not condone violence in any form.

    “We are inviting him for interrogation and possibly to get the perpetrator who fired the innocent lady.”

  • Kwam 1 at 58

    Kwam 1 at 58

    Fuji superstar, Kwam 1 turned 58 on the 3rd of March. Present at the celebration were Nollywood stars like Fathia Williams, Muyiwa Ademola,  Adekola Tijani, Femi Adebayo and Sanyeri, all part of the of Unique Charitable Foundation, who threw a lavish birthday for the Fuji star at Protea Hotel in Ikeja.

    Word on the street is a bigger birthday for Kwam 1 is scheduled to hold in Dubai.

    Photos from the birthday party:

  • Kwam 1: 20 years after the Fuji crown

    Kwam 1: 20 years after the Fuji crown

    FUJI music refiner, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, who on July 2, 1993 was crowned by the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) Ibadan, as King of Fuji Music, is set to celebrate 20 years of that honour. The gesture to the Fuji icon, it would be recalled, was done by the management of NTA in collaboration with National Association of Promoters and Artistes Managers (NAPAM) through a consensus polls rating and ranking among several musicians listed for the kingship of Fuji music.

    Organising an anniversary celebration, friends and music buffs, led by Mr. Gbenga Olotu and Prince Femi Akinrinwa, have scheduled programmes of activities to celebrate the artiste. They say the events will kick-start with an interdenominational prayers at the artiste’s country home, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State and will be followed by musical shows to be held in Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Ekiti, Osun states and FCT Abuja.

    “Also, later in the year, the celebration will hold in Germany and London. Sponsors are daily pouring in and we are also discussing with artistes from all genres, most of whom have signified their intentions to participate,” Olotu stated.