KWAM 1 Faces Flight Ban in Nigeria As Fresh Details on Abuja Airport Incident Emerge
- NCAA considered placing Kwam 1 on a no-fly list after his conduct disrupted a ValueJet flight in Abuja
- Reports said the Fuji star allegedly refused flask inspection, poured its contents on the pilot and security staff
- FAAN confirmed investigation is ongoing as officials cite serious aviation safety violations
Legendary Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, may soon be grounded from flying across Nigeria as aviation authorities move to clamp down on what they describe as a serious breach of safety protocol.
Legit.ng reported that a ValueJet plane nearly ran KWAM 1 over at the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport in Abuja, where he was scheduled to board a flight to Lagos on Wednesday, August 6.
According to the reports, the flight crew members accused the Fuji star of carrying alcohol in a flask and reportedly deboarded him.
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However, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is now considering placing the veteran artiste on a no-fly list following the incident.
How KWAM 1 saga started at Abuja airport
According to a detailed incident report filed by Captain Ranti, the pilot in command of ValueJet Flight VK201 to Lagos, the drama began when Kwam 1 approached the aircraft holding a gold flask.
As is standard practice, ground personnel were requested to inspect the flask to confirm its content. But the singer allegedly refused, insisting they had no right to question him.
Captain Ranti said he stepped out of the cockpit in an attempt to de-escalate the tension and personally engage the singer.
The pilot’s report stated that security officials intervened immediately, and Kwam 1 was barred from boarding. He was escorted away by the airport’s AVSEC crime unit for questioning.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the incident and condemned the breach of aviation safety, noting that Kwam 1 disrupted boarding procedures and refused to leave the aircraft vicinity, even after repeated requests.
Also, the airline ValueJet is said to be considering legal action against the singer over the disruption, which forced delays and led to the suspension of two pilots pending investigation.
No-fly list looms for Kwam 1
The NCAA is now reviewing whether to place Kwam 1 on a nationwide no-fly list, a database that restricts certain individuals from boarding commercial aircraft in Nigeria.
Such a ban would be a major blow to the Fuji king, who regularly travels for local and international performances.
See the footage of the incident here:
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KWAM breaks silence on Abuja airport incident
Legit.ng earlier reported that KWAM 1 responded to accusations of misconduct during a boarding process for a ValueJet flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on August 5, 2025.
In a statement, the veteran performer insisted that, contrary to media reports, he was the victim, not the aggressor, in the now-public incident.
In a statement, the veteran performer insisted that, contrary to media reports, he was the victim, not the aggressor, in the now-public incident. This version of events directly contradicts the narrative that the Fuji icon behaved in an unruly manner or posed a security risk.
Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
