Fuji music icon King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as Kwam 1, has addressed a recent controversy surrounding an incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, clarifying that he was not the aggressor but the victim.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has since launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred on August 5, 2025.
According to a report by Vanguard News on Thursday, August 7, 2025, the dispute involved a ValueJet flight that Kwam 1 was scheduled to board. Allegations had circulated online suggesting the music legend acted in an unruly manner and disrupted airport operations. However, in a statement released by his media aide, Kunle Rasheed, Kwam 1 categorically denied any wrongdoing.
“We have received complaints that King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate) acted in an unpleasant manner when trying to board a ValueJet flight. We want to make it clear that this story is not just inflated but also false,” the statement read.
The controversy allegedly began when security personnel flagged an item in Kwam 1’s possession. However, the musician explained that the item in question was simply bottled drinking water provided to him at the lounge and did not violate any aviation regulations.
“There was no illegal item. It was plain drinking water, nothing more,” the statement clarified. “The situation was unnecessarily escalated despite his respectful effort to clarify this.”
Kwam 1 also addressed rumors that he blocked the aircraft or disrupted flight operations, calling such claims entirely baseless. “Claims that K1 blocked the aircraft or attempted to disrupt operations are completely unfounded,” he stated.
In a surprising turn, Kwam 1 revealed that officials of ValueJet later reached out to him, apologized for the misunderstanding, and even offered to fly him on a private jet as a gesture of goodwill.
“ValueJet offered to fly me on a private jet and apologized for being the victim,” he said, emphasizing that the airline acknowledged he had been treated unfairly during the incident.
The statement has sparked public sympathy for the veteran artist, with fans and supporters praising his calm demeanor and professional handling of the matter. Many have also called on FAAN to ensure a transparent investigation and to implement better communication protocols between airport staff and VIP passengers.
As the investigation continues, Kwam 1 has urged the public to disregard false narratives and trust that the truth will prevail. “It is important that the facts are known and justice is done,” he concluded.
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