Legendary Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De-Ultimate, has pushed back against critics questioning his ancestry and his aspiration to become the next Awujale of Ijebuland, declaring that he is fully entitled to contest for the vacant stool.
The singer made this assertion while performing on stage at an event on Sunday, where he openly addressed the controversy surrounding his lineage. During the performance, Ayinde invoked the spirit of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, to bear witness to his claims, noting that questions about his ancestry only arose after he declared interest in the revered throne.
Recalling some of the traditional titles previously conferred on him, including Olori Omo-Oba Akile Ijebu — the leader of princes in Ijebuland — Ayinde said the late monarch would not have honoured him if he were not of royal blood, stressing that the title was not bought.
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 then 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.”**
Popo, referenced by the musician, is a symbolic area in Ijebu-Ode located close to the Awujale’s palace and historically linked to the origins of the Ijebu kingdom.
Ayinde, 67, had earlier formally declared his intention to vie for the Awujale throne, saying he would bring a blend of cultural influence, national prominence and political connections to a succession process attracting widespread attention across Yorubaland.
In a letter dated December 3, 2025, addressed to the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Ayinde stated that his ambition was guided strictly by Ijebu customary law and Ogun State Chieftaincy Laws.
The letter read in part, “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.”
Emphasising his ancestry as a core qualification, Ayinde further wrote, “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.”
The Oba Jadiara lineage is a recognised branch of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, which traditionally holds the right to present candidates for the Awujale stool under the rotational system.
However, following his declaration, the Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode directed the Fuji icon to formally establish his membership of the family. The musician has since been asked to complete the royal lineage data form required of all aspirants.
The Chairman of the ruling house, Abdulateef Owoyemi, stated that only verified members of the family would be eligible to participate in the selection process. He explained that the form, which requires contenders to trace their genealogy across seven generations, is designed to ensure that only genuine princes of the house can contest, thereby preventing non-members from laying claim to the throne.
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