Fuji Legend K1 De Ultimate Declares Interest In Awujale Throne Of Ijebuland
Fuji music icon Otunba Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has formally declared his intention to vie for the vacant stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland.
The announcement comes as the Fusengbuwa Ruling House begins the traditional process of presenting candidates to fill the prestigious position, following the passing of Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, GCON.
In a letter dated 3 December 2025 and addressed to the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Agunsebi Quarters, Ijebu-Ode, Ayinde, who holds the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), stated that his candidacy is guided strictly by Ijebu customary law and Ogun State Chieftaincy Laws.
He emphasized that he was born on 3 March 1957 and is a “bonafide son” of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, tracing his ancestry to the Oba Jadiara lineage—a qualification that makes him eligible for consideration.
The Fuji maestro highlighted his decades-long music career and contributions to promoting Ijebu culture, Yorubaland, and Nigerian heritage. He also recalled being conferred with the chieftaincy titles of Olori Omo-Oba and Otunba Afidipotemole of Akile Ijebu in 2023 by the late Oba Adetona.
Separately, the Awujale Interregnum Administration Council, through the Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Oke Abiodun Adebanjo, formally notified the Fusengbuwa Ruling House that it is their turn to nominate candidates for the throne. The council stressed that the process must follow the rotational arrangement and traditional succession laws.
The ruling house leadership, including Chairman Otunba Abdul-Lateef Adebayo Owoyemi, Deputy Chairman Otunba Adedokun Ajidagba, and Vice Chairman Prof. Fassy Adetokunbo Yusuf, has been asked to submit nominated candidates within 14 days. An important ritual is scheduled for Tuesday, 2 December 2025, when the Ogbeni Odi will officially carry the Awujale’s Staff of Office, marking the start of the next phase in the succession process.
The council called for a peaceful and transparent exercise, emphasizing unity and respect for tradition in filling the historic stool.
The Awujale of Ijebuland is one of Nigeria’s most respected traditional positions. The late Oba Adetona, who ruled for over six decades, was celebrated for his wisdom, leadership, and influence on national affairs. His passing has created a significant vacuum in Ijebuland and the wider traditional institution.
With K1 De Ultimate officially in the race, public interest in the succession process is expected to rise. While other princes from the Fusengbuwa lineage may also declare interest, the final decision will follow the traditional selection procedures involving the ruling house, kingmakers, and customary structures.
As the 14-day nomination period begins, attention now turns to the Fusengbuwa Ruling House to see which candidates will be presented and how the succession will unfold.
