KWAM 1’s Dream to Become Awujale Faces First Big Hurdle as Ijebu Ruling House Issues Crucial Demand
- The Fusengbuwa ruling house stated that every aspirant to the Awujale throne must prove seven generations of royal lineage
- KWAM 1’s application received a special extension as the family insists on strict verification
- Royal insiders outlined the timeline for selecting the next Awujale, with January 2026 set as the decisive month
Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, has officially entered the race for one of Nigeria’s most revered traditional stools, the Awujale of Ijebuland.
But before his name can move forward, the Ijebu-Ode royal family has handed him a critical task.
In a letter dated December 3, 2025, the musician announced his interest in the Awujale throne, describing himself as a “bonafide son” of the Fusengbuwa ruling house.
Source: Instagram
The letter circulated widely online, placing the music icon at the center of a major cultural conversation.
But for the ruling house, interest alone is not enough.
The family’s chairman, Abdulateef Owoyemi, told The PUNCH that every aspirant must complete a detailed royal lineage data form, a document that traces ancestry up to seven generations. And KWAM 1 is no exception.
Why the lineage form matters KWAM 1
Owoyemi explained that the form is the foundation of the entire selection process. According to him, the ruling house is determined to prevent “strangers” from laying claim to the ancient throne.
He explained:
“The first step is to declare your lineage. Your parents, grandparents, and those before them must be traced. Only genuine members of Fusengbuwa will be allowed.”
The form must be submitted to the head of the ruling house unit, who will verify the family’s authenticity before any other step can proceed.
A special extension for KWAM 1
While the window for applications closed on December 5, the ruling house revealed that KWAM 1 has been granted a five-day extension, which expires on December 10.
Owoyemi stressed that the family would not shut anyone out, but every right comes with responsibility.
He stated:
“We welcome men of influence who will strengthen the stool. But they must first prove they truly belong.”
The royal process is already on a tight schedule. The local government has given the Fusengbuwa house 14 days, ending December 18, to present candidates to the kingmakers.
Those kingmakers then have seven days to select one name, which will be forwarded to the Ogun State governor.
From there, a 21-day government review begins, including background checks, objection periods, and security clearance.
What fans said about KWAM1's interest in Ijebu stool
Here are a few comments about the music star's decision below:
@brave1960 wrote:
"So ifa no dey choose again now, na by application. Nawa." @madrinaseth stated: "He’s from the royal family, so he’s on right track."
@ tunde.sznn shared:
"Passing of boundaries." @abolore_twins wrote "So oba will go around singing.Coz I don't get."
@sirlumie_ shared:
"So who go come sing on my wedding day like this?"
Source: Instagram
K1 sings at wedding after losing mother
Legit.ng previously reported K1 recently buried his 105-year-old mother and was seen teary-eyed at a wedding hours later.
The video of his performance went viral on social media and raised a series of reactions from concerned Nigerians.
Source: Legit.ng
