KWAM 1 Clears the Air over Abuja Airport Incident, Explains His Side of Story: "We Know What We Saw"
- Fuji icon Kwam 1 broke the silence over viral claims of unruly behaviour at Abuja airport
- He stated that he was offered a private jet after officials allegedly apologised for mishandling the incident
- He disclosed the pilot involved has had her license suspended, and accused her of trying to deflect blame
Nigerian Fuji legend, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, better known as KWAM 1, has spoken out following accusations of misconduct during a boarding process for a ValueJet flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on August 5, 2025.
Legit.ng reported that the singer was almost run over by an aircraft during a kerfuffle with officials of the airline at the airport.
Source: Instagram
In a statement, the veteran performer insisted that, contrary to media reports, he was the victim, not the aggressor, in the now-public incident.
At the heart of the drama was what airport security believed to be a suspicious substance.
According to Kwam 1’s camp, it turned out to be nothing more than plain drinking water handed to him while at the lounge.
His media aide, Kunle Rasheed, said in a statement:
“Despite his respectful effort to clarify this, the situation was unnecessarily escalated,”
This version of events directly contradicts the narrative that the Fuji icon behaved in an unruly manner or posed a security risk.
A private jet, an apology
Kwam 1 disclosed that top ValueJet executives, including the chairman and managing director, reached out personally to offer their apologies.
As a peace gesture, he claimed the airline went as far as arranging a private jet to fly him to Lagos, a move he respectfully declined.
He stated:
“If I had done anything wrong, why would the Chairman of the airline and the Head of Airport Security be calling me to apologise?”
Kwam 1 further alleged that the pilot involved in the incident has now been suspended, hinting that she might be trying to shift the blame.
He said:
“Given the circumstances, it is no surprise if she attempts to deflect blame — surely, she must lie to cover herself up"
See the statement here:
Netizens react to Kwam 1's statement
Legit.ng compiled reactions of netizens below:
@kingmedal1:
"All said and done K1 needs to get himself a Private Jet as soon as possible to give himself convenience and Privacy"
@fhavourite50:
"Abeg shey this write up na copy and paste ??? Even primary sch pikin no fit arrange letter like this"
@kofomite_abebi:
"The pilot trying to run hiking or anyone over is totally unprofessional and attempted murder.."
@princessbalqeez:
"No wonder Alhaji has always been proud of his daughters. God bless you all for standing by him always."
Source: Instagram
KWAM 1's friend reacts to the incident
Legit.ng earlier reported that Bolaji Basia, a friend of KWAM 1, has reacted to the allegations surrounding an incident he was involved in in Abuja.
The singer's aide disclosed that his flask contained water, contrary to the claim that it contained alcohol.
The singer's best friend, Bolaji Basia, in a post shared by Stella Dimoko, explained why he carries water everywhere he goes. Bolaji opened up on an incident on KWAM 1's health, recalling how a doctor advised the singer to drink water more often.
Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
