Veteran fuji star, Wasiu Ayinde a.k.a K1 De Ultimate has denied being marriage to Nigerian socialite, Aramide Adenle.
The fuji star disclosed this in a statement by his spokesperson Kunle Rasheed.
According to him, marriage is a holy rite ordained by God, adding that he cannot enter into such relationship without the knowledge of his family and friends which indeed include top media practitioners.
“Our attention has been drawn to a story making the rounds that King of Fuji music, K1 De Ultimate had married a new wife.
“The peddlers of this story also stated that he already has a daughter with the same woman and recently spent 15 million Naira to host a party for her.
“For the avoidance of doubt, we wish to state that marriage is a holy rite ordained by God.
“A man of K1’s caliber and accomplishments cannot be one to enter into such union without the knowledge of his family and friends which indeed include top media practitioners.
“We find it repulsive that K1’s name can be dragged into one fictional marriage story without any attempt to confirm the veracity or otherwise of such story.
“We wish to inform friends, family, fans and the general public that indeed K1 performed at the mentioned ceremony because he was contracted to play at the Ibadan party.
“How that translated into his marriage ceremony is one that we are yet to understand.
“All K1 did at the event was to deliver a 100 percent A-class performance the K1 brand is known for and nothing more.
“Indeed, the universal standard practice in journalism demands proper and adequate confirmation of stories before rushing to press.”
K1 De Ultimate is known for introducing the fuji genre to the sounds of keyboards, saxophones and guitars and making the genre a danceable tune, that appeals to all age group, irrespective of tribe and background.
In 1979, K1 De Ultimate released his first solo album titled “Abode Mecca” and in 1984 his most successful album Talazo 84 was released.
He has received a lot of music awards including FAME Musician of the Year, Best Fuji Artiste at the Nigerian Music Awards, Best African Artiste at the WOMAD Festival in Reading 1996 and The “Headies Hall Of Fame” award in 2013.
In 2001, he was bestowed the title “Olu Omo” (golden child) by the king of Lagos, King Adeyinka Oyekan II.
By Tobi Olusola (From NAN)
