LagosExplorer reports: The controversy surrounding Nigerian Fuji music legend, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as Kwam 1 De Ultimate, has taken a new turn after outspoken social commentator Isaac Fayose alleged that tribal politics could have coloured public reaction to the incident. The ValueJet episode, which unfolded earlier this week, has now ignited national debate over aviation safety, celebrity entitlement, and Nigeria’s deep political divisions.
According to eyewitness accounts, the drama occurred when Kwam 1 allegedly attempted to approach or board a ValueJet aircraft after its engines had already started running and the boarding door had been shut. Aviation safety protocols in Nigeria—mirroring global standards—strictly prohibit passengers from approaching an aircraft once these stages are reached, due to the high risks involved.
Social media was flooded with claims that the Fuji maestro allegedly engaged in a heated exchange with the pilot. Although Kwam 1’s camp has denied wrongdoing, the story quickly spread, drawing in celebrities and political commentators.
Fayose’s Political Angle
In a video posted to his Instagram page, Isaac Fayose—brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose—suggested that if the pilot had been Igbo, political opponents might have tried to link the matter to Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi.
> “If the pilot were Igbo, they would have blamed Peter Obi,” Fayose claimed, adding that Nigeria’s increasing readiness to politicise even minor events is a sign of deepening division.
He went further to criticise what he called a culture of lawlessness and entitlement among some high-profile Nigerians, saying too many resort to the phrase “Do you know who I am?” rather than respecting established rules.
Kate Henshaw Raises Safety Alarm
The incident also caught the attention of Nollywood star Kate Henshaw, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice her concerns. Henshaw questioned why anyone would be allowed so close to an aircraft in motion, stressing that aviation safety rules exist to protect lives.
> “Engines running, doors sealed—there’s no excuse. Safety should always come first,” she wrote, drawing support from aviation experts and safety advocates online.
Fayose, in his remarks, threw subtle shade at Nigerian entertainers who bristle at following standard travel protocols, hinting that if they cannot cope with commercial flight procedures, private jet ownership might be their only solution. The comment sparked further online debate about celebrity privilege and whether fame should grant exceptions to national safety laws.