Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, has officially announced his intention to compete for the Awujale throne in Ijebuland.
On December 3, 2025, KWAM 1 submitted a letter expressing his desire to be considered for the Awujale stool, describing himself as a “bonafide son” of the Fusengbuwa ruling house.
The letter quickly circulated online, sparking discussions about the intersection of celebrity and traditional rulership in Ijebuland.
In response, the Fusengbuwa ruling house emphasized that interest alone is not enough for aspirants.
Abdulateef Owoyemi, chairman of the ruling house, stated that every candidate must complete a detailed lineage form tracing ancestry back seven generations.
This measure aims to ensure that only genuine members of the royal family can lay claim to the stool.
“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,” Owoyemi said.
Although the official deadline for applications closed on December 5, KWAM 1 has been granted a five-day extension to submit his lineage documents, which will expire on December 10.
