Fusengbuwa Ruling House Rejects KWAM 1’s Lineage Claim, Declares Form Null And Void

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has officially rejected Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1, declaring his submitted lineage form for the Awujale selection process “null, void, and of no consequence.” In a letter dated December 11, 2025, addressed to the musician, the ruling house stated that its investigation found no evidence linking Ayinde to the Jadiara Royal House or the wider Fusengbuwa lineage, which is currently entitled to produce the next Awujale of Ijebuland. The statement, signed by Fusengbuwa Ruling House Chairman Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, criticized the form’s certification, noting it was endorsed by Adetayo Abayomi Oduneye, described as “a purported family unit head” who is not recognized as a member of the Jadiara Royal House. The ruling house also flagged the timing of the endorsement, pointing out that the form was certified on December 8—two days before Ayinde signed it on December 10—calling it “presigned.” “Our extensive investigation has not revealed any proof of your membership of the Jadiara Royal House or indeed that of Fusengbuwa Ruling House,” the letter read, adding that Oduneye had no authority to certify lineage documents. “Consequently, the completed linkage lineage form is hereby declared null, void, and of no consequence. For the avoidance of doubt, your claim to the membership of Fusengbuwa Ruling House is rejected,” the statement added. The declaration comes amid heightened attention surrounding the selection of a new Awujale following the July death of Oba Sikiru Adetona, who reigned for 65 years. Earlier on Thursday, the ruling house publicly disowned KWAM 1, insisting he is neither known to the family nor entitled to participate in the selection. The musician had submitted his form after being granted a five-day extension beyond the official December 5 deadline. His submission claimed descent from the Setejoye family unit of the Jadiara Royal House through his father, Adisa Adesanya Anifowoshe, with Oduneye as a countersigner. However, multiple family heads, including leaders of the Jadiara and Bubiade units, had already denied any genealogical link to the musician, maintaining that neither he nor his father belongs to their lineage. The Fusengbuwa Ruling House convened an emergency meeting on Thursday to review Ayinde’s submission and address the surrounding controversies.

Read More

K1 De-Ultimate Submits Fusengbuwa Royal Lineage Form In Bid For Awujale Throne

Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De-Ultimate, has submitted his completed royal lineage form to the Fusengbuwa Ruling House as part of his bid for the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland throne. The move comes after the ruling house gave him an ultimatum to provide detailed ancestral information, a prerequisite for confirming his membership in the family. Only verified descendants of the Fusengbuwa line are eligible to participate in the selection process. Abdulateef Owoyemi, chairman of the ruling house and former president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, emphasized that the process is strictly for bona fide family members. Contenders must trace their genealogy back seven generations to ensure that the throne is reserved for legitimate princes. Ayinde had earlier expressed his interest in the stool in a letter dated December 3, 2025, declaring himself a “bonafide son” of the Fusengbuwa family and affirming that his candidacy complies with Ijebu customary law and Ogun State Chieftaincy Laws. The letter went viral on social media shortly after it surfaced. Owoyemi explained that the Olori Omooba of Ijebuland had instructed all aspirants to complete the royal lineage form. Once verified, candidates can proceed to the expression of interest stage. K1 De-Ultimate was granted an extension to submit his form, which will close on December 10. He added that the ruling house welcomes influential figures who will strengthen the throne while ensuring that only rightful members of the Fusengbuwa family are considered, preserving the integrity of the lineage.

Read More

K1 De Ultimate Defends Royal Lineage, Says He Deserves To Contest For Awujale Stool

Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has defended his royal heritage and dismissed criticisms over his bid to become the next Awujale of Ijebuland. Speaking during a stage performance on Sunday, K1 insisted that pursuing the vacant throne is his rightful claim. A video of the performance, now viral and reviewed by Tribune Online, shows the musician invoking the spirit of the late Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona, urging him to clarify the controversy surrounding his ancestry. K1 said debates about his lineage intensified after he announced his intention to contest for the highly respected stool. He referenced titles previously conferred on him by the late monarch, including Olori Omo-Oba Akile Ijebu, a designation for leaders among Ijebuland princes, stressing that Oba Adetona was fair and not covetous, and that the honours were genuinely earned. He stated, “I am from the fidipotemole in Ijebu Ode, and also from the Fusegbunwa of Ijebu-Ode. If my lineage is being questioned now, we will meet at Popo. If it is about the kingship I am contesting for, it is my right; no one can silence me. “Late Kabiesi Awujale, Oba Adetona, was of sound mind when he gave me the title of Olori Omo-Oba. If I were not of royal blood, it wouldn’t have been possible. Awujale is not covetous; I therefore call on your spirit to reveal the truth to the people, as some are trying to hide it.” Popo, which K1 referenced, is a historic site near the Awujale’s palace in Ijebu-Ode, closely linked to the kingdom’s founding families.

Read More

Fusengbuwa Ruling House Directs KWAM 1 To Submit Royal Lineage Form To Confirm Eligibility For Awujale Throne

The Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode, next in line to select the new Awujale of Ijebuland in Ogun State, has instructed popular Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM 1, to complete the family’s royal lineage data form to confirm his legitimate membership in the ruling house. Abdulateef Owoyemi, chairman of the ruling house and former National President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, told Sunday PUNCH on Saturday that only bona fide members would be allowed to participate in the Awujale selection process. KWAM 1, in a letter dated December 3, 2025, addressed to the chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Agunsebi Quarters, Ijebu-Ode, formally declared his interest in the throne. He described himself as a “bona fide son” of the ruling house, asserting that his candidacy complies with Ijebu customary law and the Ogun State Chieftaincy Laws. The letter went viral on social media, attracting widespread public attention. Owoyemi explained that the Olori Omooba of Ijebu land, like all other aspirants, must first complete the Fusengbuwa ruling house royal lineage data form. The form, which requires tracing ancestry up to seven generations, ensures that only legitimate princes can contest, preventing “strangers” from claiming the throne. “The first step for anyone interested in the Awujale throne is to declare their lineage by filling the standard Fusengbuwa ruling house royal lineage data form. Once confirmed as a legitimate member, they can then apply for the expression of interest form,” Owoyemi said. He added: “We have told him, just like all other aspirants, that he must declare his lineage by completing the royal lineage data form, detailing his full name, parents, grandparents, and tracing up to seven generations. The completed form will be signed and submitted to the head of the ruling house unit, who will affirm his bona fide membership before the process can move forward.” Although the official application window closed on December 5, KWAM 1 was granted a five-day extension, expiring on December 10. “We won’t shut anyone out from contesting for the next Awujale, but legitimacy must be established. Every right comes with responsibility, and in a royal family, lineage must be verified through the royal lineage data form. Once received, we will review it carefully and seek clarification if needed,” Owoyemi said, adding that aspirants should be men of influence who will enhance the throne, not merely claim it. The ruling house expects to have a new Awujale by the second or third week of January 2026. Owoyemi outlined the process: the local government has 14 days to select candidates (ending December 18), after which the kingmakers have seven days to deliberate and choose a candidate for submission to the governor. The government then has 21 days for background checks, security clearance, and to address objections before the State Executive Council ratifies the nominee, culminating in the governor’s announcement and coronation rites. “Combining candidate selection, kingmakers’ deliberation, and legal objection periods, we anticipate the next Awujale to emerge between the second and third week of January,” he concluded.

Read More

Lagos Chief Fires Shot At K1 De Ultimate, Says Fuji Star Has No Right To Awujale Throne

A Lagos community leader, Balogun Eko, has disputed Fuji legend K1 De Ultimate’s bid for the Awujale throne of Ijebuland, insisting the singer lacks the necessary royal ties and roots in the region. Balogun Eko pointed out that K1’s parents lived outside Ijebuland, making him ineligible to ascend the throne despite K1 claiming affiliation with the Fusengbuwa ruling house. He challenged the Fuji star to substantiate his Ijebu heritage, asking him either to identify his father’s burial site in Ijebuland or present at least six relatives from Ijebu-Ode or other parts of the region. Balogun Eko also alleged that K1 attempted to involve President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his quest but was rebuffed, which reportedly contributed to tensions during the ValueJet incident. Speaking publicly, Balogun Eko said: “Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, you’re already the king of Fuji by default, so don’t be selfish. You can’t become Awujale. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has already told you to let it go – you can’t be the king of Ijebuland. That’s why you got upset at the airport, trying to stop the plane just because you didn’t like his response. People of Ijebu are afraid of you; they don’t know how to tell you they don’t want you as king. “Of the four lineages entitled to the throne, you’re not related to any. My uncle, who knew you as a child, said that whenever your parents had issues, your mother would come to his place before the situation worsened. When your mother started selling clothes, your parents reconciled, after your father followed her to Ilepeju Ekiti – where he later died and was buried. “The people of Ijebu are clear: you must either point to your father’s burial ground in Ijebuland or bring at least six relatives from Ijebu-Ode or anywhere in Ijebuland. Don’t create trouble, because peace exists elsewhere – that’s where you seem to want to cause problems.”   View this post on Instagram  

Read More

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.

Read More