I Registered Fuji Music and Wrote Its Constitution Myself Says K1 De Ultimate
Fuji music legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has opened up about his deep involvement in the growth and official recognition of Fuji music in Nigeria. In a recent interview, he revealed that he was the one who registered the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria and personally wrote the constitution that now governs the association.
Speaking during a pre-recorded session with Agbaletu TV, released on Wednesday, K1 stressed that despite widespread criticisms and personal attacks, many have forgotten the key role he played in building the Fuji music industry into what it is today.
“When I had the opportunity to make Fuji music mine, I didn’t keep it to myself,” he said. “I took the bold step to register Fuji music with the Corporate Affairs Commission under the name Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria. The music was officially titled ‘Fuji.’ I also wrote the association’s constitution on my own.”
He added that the constitution was drafted at his residence, where he formed a Constitution Drafting Committee. Members included Fancia Alamu, Muhideen Ashekun, Waheed Akangbe, and Kolotiti, who served as secretary. His own secretary compiled the committee’s deliberations, and the entire process took place under the supervision of his lawyer, Shola Abidakun.
K1 also expressed frustration over being misunderstood and labeled negatively by others in the industry. “People say Wasiu is not good, but God used me to do so much for Fuji music,” he said. “Even though I didn’t want to speak about it before, I now feel it’s necessary. Sadly, those who have not contributed much to Fuji still call me names.”
Addressing ongoing claims that he insulted the late Fuji pioneer, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, K1 cleared the air by saying he never disrespected his former mentor. According to him, a fellow musician made the remarks during a concert they both attended, but because he participated in the event, many assumed he was involved. He believes Barrister’s aides were responsible for escalating the misunderstanding.
Reflecting on his journey to becoming the crowned King of Fuji, K1 said the title came unexpectedly. He explained that due to a public feud between Fuji greats Kolawole Kollington and Ayinde Barrister, concert organizers chose him instead to avoid controversy. “I was selected to be crowned King of Fuji to please my boss, Barrister, during that tense period,” he noted.
K1 De Ultimate also responded to rumors that he received government funding for his mother’s funeral. He firmly denied the allegations, stating that the lavish celebration was funded personally, without any financial support from the Federal Government.
