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Awujale bid: Ruling house rejects KWAM1’s application
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has formally rejected the lineage claim of Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1, declaring the linkage form he submitted for the Awujale selection process “null, void, and of no consequence.”
In a letter dated December 11, 2025, and addressed to the musician, the ruling house said its investigation did not establish any proof that Ayinde belongs to the Jadiara Royal House or the broader Fusengbuwa lineage, whose turn it is to produce the next Awujale of Ijebu land.
The statement, signed by the Chairman of Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, faulted the certification of Ayinde’s form, noting that it was endorsed by “a purported family unit head,” Adetayo Abayomi Oduneye, who the ruling house said is not a recognised member of the Jadiara Royal House.
The ruling house also queried the timeline of the endorsement, saying the form was certified on December 8, two days before Ayinde himself signed it on December 10, describing it as “presigned.”
“ur extensive investigation has not revealed any proof of your membership of the Jadiara Royal House or indeed that of Fusengbuwa Ruling House,” the statement read.
It added that Oduneye lacked the authority to sign for the family, stressing that he has “no locus standi” to certify any lineage documents.
“Consequently, the completed linkage lineage form is hereby declared null, void and of no consequence. For the avoidance of doubt, your claim to the membership of Fusengbuwa Ruling House is rejected and the completed form is of no consequence,” the statement added.
The fresh statement comes amid heightened interest in the selection of a new Awujale following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona in July after a 65-year reign.
Earlier on Thursday, members of the ruling house publicly disowned the musician, insisting he was neither known to the family nor entitled to join the contest.
KWAM1 had submitted his lineage form after he was granted an extra five days beyond the official December 5 deadline.
His move surprised many, given his long-known association with the Fidipote ruling house, through which he holds the title of Olori Omooba of Ijebuland.
The form he submitted claimed descent from the Setejoye family unit of the Jadiara Royal House through his father, Adisa Adesanya Anifowoshe, and was countersigned by Oduneye.
But multiple family heads, including those of the Jadiara and Bubiade units, had already publicly denied any genealogical connection to the musician, insisting neither he nor his father belongs to their lineages.
Fusengbuwa Ruling House convened an emergency meeting on Thursday to address Ayinde’s submission and the controversies surrounding his claim.
Actress Regina Daniels’ best friend, Ann, has regained her freedom after spending two nights in detention.
Ann reportedly regained her freedom on Wednesday evening after the case was adjourned to March 5, 2026.
Regina Daniels’ elder brother, Sammy, who made this known on his Instagram story on Wednesday, had before her release, disclosed that Ann was taken to court without access to her legal representative.
“Similar techniques. Not letting legal representative or family aware of the whereabouts. Not allowing anyone know the court, final stage prison. Case adjourned until March 5th,” he wrote.
However, announcing her release hours after the first post, Sammy wrote “My T.E.D. Ann is out.”
Recall that Ann was arrested in Lagos on Monday and flown to Abuja in a private jet over theft allegation by Regina Daniels’ estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.
The senator made the fresh allegation two months after Regina parted ways with him over alleged domestic violence.
Popular social media influencer VeryDarkMan, popularly known as VDM, has responded after reality TV personality Phyna described him as a “Very Dirty Boy” and blamed him for the collapse of her relationship with actress Iyabo Ojo.
Phyna had earlier claimed that her closeness to VeryDarkMan significantly contributed to the strain between her and Iyabo Ojo.
In a detailed public response, VeryDarkMan said he was deeply disappointed by the accusation, maintaining that his support for Phyna was always sincere and without conditions.
He explained that he consistently showed up for the former reality star at different stages of her career, including reposting promotions for her movies and offering guidance on both personal and professional issues.
According to VDM, he made himself accessible whenever Phyna reached out whether she needed advice, paid promotional support, or help with family-related concerns stressing that he often listened and assisted without expecting anything in return.
He also questioned what benefit he personally derived from the relationship, emphasizing that his actions were motivated by loyalty and goodwill, not personal gain.
Reflecting on a past controversy, VeryDarkMan hinted that greed and certain choices eventually strained the relationship, adding that several people who once supported and promoted Phyna have since stepped back as public interest in her waned.
Despite the disagreement, the influencer concluded on a peaceful note, saying he bears no bitterness and sincerely wishes Phyna success in all her future pursuits.
Big Brother Naija reality show star, Phyna has stated that actress Iyabo Ojo unfollowed her because she commented on Verydarkman’s post.
Phyna made this claim during her Twitch livestream.
The reality star explained that before her comment on Verydarkman’s post, the actress always liked and commented on her posts.
She noted that Iyabo withdrew her support and unfollowed her when she misunderstood her comment.
“She was having issues with V. So, I twitted to like replying to V because V made a statement but it was mistaken, and since then I think mama doesn’t like me that much again because before she used to comment on my posts, she used to like it.
“Now she no longer likes it and she no longer follows me. And I’m very sure it’s because of the dirty boy but it’s one I have to face”, Phyna said.
Recall that Verydarkman, a popular social media critic, is known for his online disputes with public figures, especially the actress.
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