Veteran singer, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal otherwise known as Kwam 1, has addressed the assault allegation levelled against him, saying the entire story is false.
Eelive.ng had reported that Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (FIBAN), a group comprising TV personalities, accused the Fuji music star of assaulting an Ogun State-based broadcaster, Wole Sorunke.
The group, during a press conference, where the allegation was made, therefore pleaded with Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, to immediately strip the singer of the title bestowed on him.
Speaking on the assault allegation, Kunle Rasheed, Kwam 1’s Spokesperson, said the event painted by Sorunke and FIBAN is far from the truth.
According to Rasheed, Kwam 1 was never involved in any form of violence as claimed.
A statement from Rasheed read: “It is unfortunate that Mr. Sorunke and FIBAN are seriously looking for ways to malign King Wasiu Olasunkanmi Marshal who did not in anyway deserve that from them.
“K1 was never involved in any violence at that party. Indeed, many followed K1’s performance live through the social media that day and so it became a great wonder the point this monumental violence took place that the live cameras did not capture it. If indeed there was a fracas we are maintaining that it has nothing to do with K1 and his stage where he performed. It was believed that the radio presenter had issues with people at the party and because he is known to K1, he was rescued from the scene of the incident.
“How then can this amount to beating up the broadcaster, when indeed he saved him that fateful evening. This can be corroborated by people present at the occasion.
“For the avoidance of doubt, K1s title, ‘Mayegun of Yorubaland’, is a solid statement that the man stands for peace. Anything that happened to him (Sorunke) has nothing to do with Alhaji (K1).”