The Jadiara Royal House of Ijebu Ode has dismissed the claim by the popular Fuji musician and Olori Omooba of Ijebuland, Wasiu Ayinde Anifowose, also known as KWAM 1, that he belongs to the royal lineage.

The family, in a letter dated 7th December 2025, signed by the Olori Ebi, Otunba Prince Akinola Odedina and addressed to the Fuji musician, categorically stated that Wasiu Ayinde “has no genealogical lineage to Jadiara Royal House.”

He explained that the Royal House had patiently waited for him to submit his nomination form, as directed by the Chairman of the Fusengbunwa Ruling House, Otunba Owoseni, to prove his linkage to the family.

Odedina said it became necessary for the royal house to speak on the development, since the issue had become a matter of public interest.

The letter reads, “I have observed with studied silence the event of the past few days concerning the issue pertaining to Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Anifowose and his aspiration to the Awujale stool through Jadiara Royal House

“I can say categorically that Wasiu has no genealogical lineage to Jadiara Royal House.

“The Chairman of Fusengbuwa Ruling House has rightly given him a nomination form to complete expecting him to get his root to Jadiara Royal House authenticated.

“We in Jadiara Royal House have waited for him to show up with his form and whatever documents he may have to prove his linkage to Jadiara Royal House. He is yet to show up

“It is necessary to release this information because the issue has become a matter of public interest

“The public will be informed as the event unfolds.”

The Fuji musician, fondly called K1 De Ultimate, in a letter addressed to the Chairman of Fusengbunwa Ruling House, dated 3rd of December, declared his intention to be considered for the vacant stool of Awujale of Ijebu land.

He stated that his intention was subject strictly to the provision of Ijebu customary law and the Ogun State Chieftaincy laws.

“I was born on the 3rd of March, 1957, and I am a bonafide son of the Fusengbunwa Ruling House of Agunseb Quarters, tracing my ancestry to the Oba Jadiara lineage, which qualifies me to present myself for consideration in accordance with established tradition,” he said. (Nigerian Tribune)

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