Legendary Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De-Ultimate, has fired back at critics questioning his lineage and his intention to become the next Awujale of Ijebuland.

The Fuji maestro, also known as Kwam 1, while performing on stage at an event on Sunday, expressed that it was his right to take over the vacant stool.

During the Sunday performance, Kwam 1 invoked the spirit of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, to intercede in the controversy and questions raised after he declared his interest in contesting the royal stool of Awujale.

He cited his installation as Mayegun of Yorubaland in 2020 by the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger in 2022 by the late President Muhammadu Buhari, and his conferment as Olori Omo-Oba and Otunba Afidipotemole of Akile Ijebu in 2023 by the late Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona.

Kwam 1 revealed that the king was not a covetous person, and he did not buy his way to get the title.

He said, “I am from the fidipotemole in Ijebu Ode. It is the same me that is also from the Fusegbunwa of Ijebu-Ode. If you are questioning my lineage at this point, we will meet at Popo. If it is because of the kingship I am vying for, it is my right, you can’t shut me up.

“Late Kabiesi Awujale, Oba Adetona was of sound mind when he bestowed on me the title of Olori Omo-Oba if I’m not from a royal lineage. Awujale is not a covetous person; I therefore invoke your spirit to please reveal what is hidden to the people. They want to cover up the truth.”

According to a now-circulating letter dated December 3, 2025, addressed to the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, his candidacy is formally guided by the provisions of Ijebu customary law and the Ogun State Chieftaincy Laws.

“I, Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Adewale Olasunkanmi Omogbolahan Anifowoshe, MON, hereby formally notify the Fusengbuwa Ruling House of my intention to be considered for the vacant stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland, subject strictly to the provisions of Ijebu customary law and the Ogun State Chieftaincy Laws,” the letter partly read.

K1 emphasised his ancestry as a key qualification, citing his royal lineage.

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”I was born on 3rd March, 1957, and I am bona fide son of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Agunsebi Quarters, tracing my ancestry to the Oba Jadiara lineage, which qualifies me to present myself for consideration in accordance with established tradition,” he wrote.

The Oba Jadiara lineage is a historic branch of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, which has the exclusive right to present candidates for the Awujale stool according to rotational custom.

Kwam 1 said, “I have devoted over five decades to the promotion of Ijebu, Yoruba, and Nigerian culture through music and cultural enterprise.

“I have devoted over five decades to the promotion of Ijebu, Yoruba, and Nigerian culture through music and cultural enterprise.”

K1’s declaration followed a formal request from the Ijebu-Ode Local Government, signed by the LG Secretary on behalf of the chairman, Oke Adebanjo, for the Fusengbuwa Ruling House to commence the selection process.

“You are hereby requested to submit the name(s) of nominated candidate(s) within 14 days from the date of this letter to the Executive Chairman’s Office through the prescribed traditional procedure,” he said.

The council also outlined a succession ritual, saying, “On Tuesday, 2nd December 2025, the Ogbeni Odi will officially carry the Awujale’s Staff of Office along with the undersigned as the next phase of the succession rite.”

The letter reminded the ruling house to conduct the exercise “peacefully, transparently, and in line with the traditions of Ijebuland.”

Before K1’s entry, the race had already attracted notable candidates, including a 45-year-old prince from the Adeberu lineage of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Olaseni Ottun, and prominent engineer and entrepreneur Otunba Babatunde Alatise.

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House is expected to submit its nominations within the stipulated 14 days, following the rotational and customary guidelines governing the Awujale stool.