K1 De Ultimate Clarifies Airport Incident, Tenders Apology to Nigerians and Authorities
By: Olufemi Orunsola
Popular Nigerian Fuji Musician, King Wasiu Ayinde also known and addressed as K1 de Ultimate has clarified the Abuja ValueJet Drama, tendering an unreserved apology to Nigerians, the Presudency and all stakeholders who felt strongly about ugly incident.
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA OTN News reports that the Fuji star in a public apology released over the weekend admitted that the incident which occurred at the local wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on August 5, 2025, involving himself and operatives of ValueJet, a private airline, was to say the least, unfortunate.
According to K1, "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. And contrary to the negative narrative being circulated in some quarters, the flask I carried on that particular day contained only water— not alcohol, as wrongly alleged.
He continued his apologetics by statong that, "For the record, I passed through two security screenings with the flask empty. The flask was only filled with water at the lounge area, just before heading to the tarmac. This fact can be verified by the CCTV footage at the airport lounge. More so, I hadn’t even boarded the plane, let alone being deboarded.
He added that, "However, I acknowledge and deeply regret the concerns that arose from the incident. It was never my intention to cause any disruption or violate aviation protocols in any way.
OTN News profiles the full text of the public statement of apology by the Fuji Maestro below:
"My unwavering patriotism and unshaken loyalty to the Federal Republic of Nigeria have never been in doubt. Over the years, I have consistently used my God-given talent and platform to promote the Nigerian brand across the globe. I would never do anything to tarnish the image I’ve built over the past five decades, nor would I knowingly act in a way that could diminish the reputation of the country I love so dearly.
That said, the incident is sincerely regretted. I remain committed to upholding the values and responsibilities that come with being a global ambassador of Nigerian music and culture.
To the Presidency, Ministry of Aviation, FAAN, NCAA, ValueJet, fellow Nigerians, and my teeming fans across the world who have shown great concern since the incident happened, I tender my unreserved and heartfelt apology.
Thank you.
Signed
King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal
K1 De Ultimate
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