Popular Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, better known as K1 De Ultimate, has declined to apologise to Islamic clerics (Alfas) over a controversial comment he made during his late mother’s Fidau prayer, which many found offensive.
The controversy arose from a video showing K1 in a conversation ahead of the Fidau prayer, an important Islamic ritual held for the deceased. In the clip, K1 was heard using the phrase “Ganusi” while referring to some Islamic clerics.
Speaking in Yoruba, the Fuji icon said, *“Alfas will not go to my father’s house for the party. It’s my house they will ‘Ga nu si.’ Then we prayed in my house before going back to my father’s house for the main party.”*
Many interpreted his remark to mean that some Alfas attend such ceremonies mainly for financial benefits.
The remark has sparked mixed reactions among fans and religious leaders, with some condemning the musician’s stance and others defending his right to express himself.
The Fidau prayer, held on Friday, January 24, 2025, attracted many celebrities and respected clerics, including Sheikh Faruq Onikijipa, who delivered the sermon. During his address, Sheikh Onikijipa criticized K1’s statement and called on him to apologise to the Alfas.
Despite the backlash, K1 De Ultimate has remained defiant, stating that he sees no reason to apologise. He said apologising would imply accepting guilt, which he denies.
“To admit guilt means saying, ‘Okay, don’t be angry.’ But there’s no reason for that because I have done nothing wrong. If you admit guilt, you are saying the accusations are true, which they are not,” K1 said.
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Popular Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, widely known as K1 De Ultimate, has refused to apologise to Islamic clerics (Alfas)… pic.twitter.com/m7fx45PT9p
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