Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, the Fuji singer widely known as KWAM 1 and K1 De Ultimate, has issued an apology following an incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
The controversy erupted on August 5 when the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria revealed that the 68-year-old artist tried to board a ValueJet Airlines flight to Lagos carrying an “unidentified liquid substance.”
Airport officials claimed the singer ignored warnings from aviation security and the flight captain.
FAAN further alleged that the singer spilled alcohol on aviation staff while they were trying to inspect the flask he intended to bring on board.
On Wednesday, it was reported that the Fuji musician’s “disorderly conduct” resulted in the suspension of two ValueJet pilots.
The singer had earlier insisted that the substance was “plain drinking water” given to him at the airport lounge while waiting to board, and not alcohol.
However, during a press briefing on Friday, the music legend expressed regret over the incident and reiterated that the flask he carried contained “only water.”
KWAM 1 described the incident as “unfortunate” and explained that he suffers from chronic dehydration, which requires him to stay constantly hydrated as recommended by his doctor.
“The incident that occurred at the local wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was, to say the least, unfortunate,” he said.
“Unknown to many, I suffer from chronic dehydration, and my doctor strongly advised that I remain constantly hydrated. This is why I always carry a water flask with me.”
The Fuji singer also denied the allegations that the flask contained alcohol.
“Contrary to the negative narrative being circulated in some quarters, the flask contained only water, not alcohol,” he said.
On Thursday, Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, warned that any airline failing to enforce the no-fly ban on the singer risks having its operating license revoked.
KWAM1 issues apology after incident at Abuja airport
Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, the Fuji singer widely known as KWAM 1 and K1 De Ultimate, has issued an apology following an incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
The controversy erupted on August 5 when the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria revealed that the 68-year-old artist tried to board a ValueJet Airlines flight to Lagos carrying an “unidentified liquid substance.”
Airport officials claimed the singer ignored warnings from aviation security and the flight captain.
FAAN further alleged that the singer spilled alcohol on aviation staff while they were trying to inspect the flask he intended to bring on board.
On Wednesday, it was reported that the Fuji musician’s “disorderly conduct” resulted in the suspension of two ValueJet pilots.
The singer had earlier insisted that the substance was “plain drinking water” given to him at the airport lounge while waiting to board, and not alcohol.
However, during a press briefing on Friday, the music legend expressed regret over the incident and reiterated that the flask he carried contained “only water.”
KWAM 1 described the incident as “unfortunate” and explained that he suffers from chronic dehydration, which requires him to stay constantly hydrated as recommended by his doctor.
“The incident that occurred at the local wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was, to say the least, unfortunate,” he said.
“Unknown to many, I suffer from chronic dehydration, and my doctor strongly advised that I remain constantly hydrated. This is why I always carry a water flask with me.”
The Fuji singer also denied the allegations that the flask contained alcohol.
“Contrary to the negative narrative being circulated in some quarters, the flask contained only water, not alcohol,” he said.
On Thursday, Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, warned that any airline failing to enforce the no-fly ban on the singer risks having its operating license revoked.
