Band Member Accepts Responsibility
A member of Fuji star KWAM1's band, Olawale Adekoya, has come forward to take full responsibility for a controversial on-stage moment that sparked widespread backlash online. In a heartfelt video statement, Adekoya clarified that the interpretation of a percussion beat, which many linked to a sensitive paternity scandal, was entirely his doing.
“Hello everyone, my name is Olawale Adekoya and I'm here to address the viral video… I will start by taking full responsibility of whatever happened on stage on that particular day because I was the one who interpreted the Aluju to Alaji when the percussionists were playing the beats,” he explained.
Beat Originated From Backstage Joke
Adekoya stressed that the beat in question was not new and had long been part of the band’s repertoire. He revealed it was originally created by fellow band member Mr. Anyokule Anyolowo and had no meaning attached to it until playful backstage banter gave rise to different interpretations.
“This particular beat that caused the whole issue is not new… it has become one of Alaji's favourite Alujus so far. He's always excited whenever he hears the beats,” Adekoya said, adding that KWAM1 himself was unaware of the interpretation.
He emphasised that the moment was born out of excitement and not intended to mock or hurt anyone. “Honestly speaking, from the beginning of that show, Alaji was in a very good mood… everybody were all excited. That was why you could see how everybody were laughing during that moment because we were doing everything out of excitement and it was not intentional.”
Apology Issued as Paternity Scandal Brews
The apology comes amid growing public scrutiny following a woman's claim that KWAM1 fathered her daughter, Azizat. She alleged that the singer rejected the pregnancy and urged her to terminate it. In response, KWAM1 released a song where he sang: “Any unplanned pregnancy is a free gift.” The on-stage moment was widely interpreted as a direct reference to this controversy.
Adekoya apologised repeatedly, insisting KWAM1 had no involvement in the interpretation. “Alaji knew nothing about this. He was not involved in the interpretation, he never told us anything, he didn't put any words to our mouth… We are very very sorry about it and to everyone who was also disappointed, please please please we are very very sorry.”
KWAM1's Broader Calls for Unity
In a separate development, KWAM1 recently urged Yoruba leaders to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in tackling insecurity. In a video shared on Instagram, he appealed to Sunday Igboho and Gani Adams to mobilise warriors and influential figures across Yorubaland against kidnappings and killings. He stressed that unity and collective action are essential to end the menace during Tinubu’s tenure.
