LagosExplorer reports: The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has blacklisted legendary Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as K1 De Ultimate, following an incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja that allegedly violated aviation safety protocols. The six-month sanction bans him from flying on any commercial airline—a rare punishment for a public figure of his status.
K1, widely regarded as the king of modern Fuji music and a cultural icon in Yoruba entertainment circles, reportedly caused a stir on August 5, 2025, when he tried to board a ValueJet flight while allegedly refusing to comply with security checks. Reports suggest that he attempted to carry a liquid flask onboard—suspected to contain alcohol—and when asked to surrender it, he became disruptive, even spilling its contents on airline staff.
Reacting swiftly, the NCAA announced that it had blacklisted the music icon from boarding any Nigerian-registered flight for six months. The Director of Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, confirmed the disciplinary action, noting that investigations had been concluded and that aviation law applies equally to all Nigerians, regardless of status.
K1’s Camp Fires Back: “It Was Just Water”
In a press statement released by his media team, K1 denied the allegations, claiming that the flask only contained water. He stated that he was neither unruly nor aggressive, and that reports were being blown out of proportion. According to his side, airport authorities later apologised and even offered him a private jet flight, which he turned down.
> “There was no alcohol in the flask, and there was no confrontation,” said the statement. “Our principal was treated unfairly and unfairly targeted.”
Pilots Also Suspended
Interestingly, the NCAA also moved against ValueJet, temporarily suspending the licenses of the pilots involved for failing to report and de-escalate the situation in accordance with aviation protocol. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) backed the NCAA’s decision, calling it a necessary step to “ensure passenger safety and operational discipline.”