Popular Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as K1 De Ultimate, has refused to apologise to Islamic clerics following a controversial remark he made ahead of his late mother’s Fidau prayer.
In a video that circulated online, K1 was heard using the term “Ganusi” while speaking about some Islamic clerics. Many interpreted the phrase as suggesting that certain Alfas attend such ceremonies primarily for financial benefits.
The 8-day Fidau prayer, held on Friday, January 24, was a significant Islamic ritual to honour his late mother. The event attracted notable personalities, including prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Faruq Onikijipa, who delivered the sermon.
During his address, Sheikh Onikijipa acknowledged the controversy surrounding K1’s remark, correcting the musician and urging him to issue a public apology to the clerics.
Despite the cleric’s plea, K1 De Ultimate has remained resolute in his stance, asserting that he has no reason to apologise.
In a statement, K1 explained, “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.”
The remark has sparked debates within the Islamic community and among fans of the Fuji icon, with opinions divided on whether K1 should apologise to mend fences or stand by his convictions.
As the controversy unfolds, it remains to be seen if any resolution will be reached between K1 De Ultimate and the clerics involved.