K1 De Ultimate defends controversial remark, declines apology to alfas
Popular Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, widely known as K1 De Ultimate, has refused to apologise to Islamic clerics (Alfas) following a controversial remark he made during his late mother’s Fidau prayer, which many found offensive.
In a clip showing K1 in conversation with a man while preparing for his late mother’s 8-day Fidau prayer, the artist was heard using the phrase
“Ganusi” in reference to some Islamic clerics. Many interpreted the remark as implying that certain Alfas attend such ceremonies primarily for financial gain.
The Fidau prayer, a significant Islamic ritual held in honour of the deceased, took place on Friday, 24 January, attracting prominent celebrities and respected clerics, including Sheikh Faruq Onikijipa, who delivered a sermon at the event.
During the sermon, Sheikh Onikijipa addressed K1’s statement, offering corrections and criticisms while urging the musician to apologise to the Alfas.
However, K1 De Ultimate has remained defiant, refusing to issue an apology and insisting he has done nothing wrong. He stated that apologising would imply accepting guilt, which he firmly denies.
He said, “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.”
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