The Mayegun of Fuji Music and Olori Omooba of Ijebuland, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has tendered an unreserved apology to President Bola Tinubu, Nigerians, and aviation authorities over an incident involving him and ValueJet Airline at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The incident, which occurred on August 5, 2025, went viral after a video surfaced online, leading to the suspension of the pilot involved and a six-month ban on the Fuji maestro from flying with any airline in Nigeria.
In a statement posted on his official social media handle, K1 De Ultimate described the occurrence as “unfortunate” and expressed deep regret for the concerns it generated.
“I tender my apology to Nigerians and the authorities on the incident that occurred at the local wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on August 5, 2025, involving my humble self and ValueJet Airline. Unknown to many, I suffer from chronic dehydration, and my doctor strongly advised that I remain constantly hydrated,” he wrote.
He explained that he always carries a water flask for health reasons and clarified that contrary to reports circulating online, the flask he had that day contained only water, not alcohol.
“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 stated.
K1 stressed that it was never his intention to cause any disruption or violate aviation protocols, noting his “unwavering patriotism and unshaken loyalty to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
He further said: “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.”
Reiterating his remorse, the Fuji legend pledged to continue upholding the values and responsibilities expected of him as 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,” he concluded.
