K1 conveyed his intention in a letter of interest addressed to the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House.
In the letter dated December 3rd, the renowned musician affirmed that he is a bona fide son of the ruling house, tracing his lineage to the Oba Jadiara ancestry — a connection he says qualifies him for consideration in accordance with Ijebu customs and the Ogun State Chieftaincy Laws.
He noted that he has, for over five decades, dedicated himself to promoting Ijebu, Yoruba, and Nigerian culture through music and cultural engagements.
K1 also highlighted some of his titles and recognitions, including his installation as the Mayegun of Yorubaland and the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).
Part of the letter reads:
“I, Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Adewale Olasunkanmi Omogbolahan Anifowoshe, MON, hereby formally notify the Fusengbuwa Ruling House of my intention to be considered for the vacant stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland, subject strictly to the provisions of Ijebu customary law and the Ogun State Chieftaincy Laws.
“I was born on 3rd March, 1957, and I am a bonafide son of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Agunsebi Quarters, tracing my ancestry to the Oba Jadiara lineage, which qualifies me to present myself for consideration in accordance with established tradition.
“I have devoted over five decades to the promotion of Ijebu, Yoruba, and Nigerian culture through music and cultural enterprise.
“In the course of my service, I have received various traditional and national honours, including my installation as Mayegun of Yorubaland (2020), the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger – MON (2022), and my conferment as Olori Omo-Oba and Otunba Afidipotemole of Akile Ijebu (2023) by the late Awujale.”
K1’s declaration comes five months after the passing of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona.
Credit: IjebuRewa
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