LagosExplorer reports: Nigerian music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has firmly denied allegations of unruly behaviour during a ValueJet flight boarding process on August 5, 2025, insisting the reports are distorted and far from the truth.
Contrary to claims that he violated aviation protocol or disrupted operations, K1 maintains that the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding over a bottle of plain drinking water — handed to him while he waited in the airport lounge. Despite his efforts to explain, the situation, according to his camp, was blown out of proportion.
Describing the media reports as misleading, K1’s team stated that the Fuji legend acted with restraint and complied with all aviation guidelines. They refuted allegations that he obstructed the aircraft or endangered fellow passengers.
In a surprising twist, the statement revealed that officials from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and even top executives of ValueJet — including the Chairman and Managing Director — reached out to pacify the singer. They reportedly apologized and offered him a private jet to Lagos at no cost, a gesture he politely declined.
According to the team, K1 was not the aggressor but the victim of an avoidable escalation. Witnesses at the scene, including fellow passengers, are said to have intervened to calm him down as he endured what was described as “undue pressure.”
The development has since taken a new turn with reports that the pilot involved has had her license suspended. K1’s team hinted that she may be attempting to shift blame by manipulating the narrative.
Calling for responsible reporting, the singer’s camp urged the public to rely on verified facts and not allow sensational headlines to drown out the truth. They reiterated that K1 remains cooperative with aviation authorities and committed to upholding public safety and order.