Fuji maestro K1 De Ultimate scarps mega birthday celebrations in response to recent RCCG criticism

FUJI musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal popularly known as K1 De Ultimate has decided to cancel all his planned lavish 67th birthday celebrations which were due to take place this weekend in sympathy with the worsening economic plight of most Nigerians.

Wasiu was due to have a mega bash this Sunday March 3, with his birthday planned as a carnival but upon reflection, he has scrapped it informed by the current economic situation in the country. No doubt, his decision would have been influenced by the recent criticism directed at the wife of a redeemed Christian Church of God clergyman, who recently held a lavish party on Lagos, which was condemned as insensitive.

Inflation is running riot in Nigeria at the moment, pushing the price of basic foodstuffs beyond the reach of many. With the government forced to offer palliatives to the hungry, K1 got the cue and urged his family and friends to rather use the occasion to reach out to the less privileged in the society.

Yesterday, he issued a statement, saying the decision to scrap his birthday carnival was informed by the current economic situation in the country. Wasiu's statement read: “To the glory of God Almighty, I shall be turning 67 years on this planet earth on the 3rd of March 2024. A joyous day for me, that many of my friends and associates across the globe usually join with me and my family to celebrate.

“My fans both home and abroad always make the best out of that day in history. Now that the day is near and inside of me, there is nothing much happening in our country Nigeria to warrant me celebrating at this point in time.

“Many people are praying for survival at this point, to feed well is a big issue for many and as someone that benefits from many of this people crying and lamenting, I share in their pains and see no reason I should be celebrating. Yes, I agree what our country is passing through now is not permanent and the government is trying in a possible way to get things fixed and I believe God almighty shall open ways and better direction for the leadership of our dear country.

“I, hereby, implore and request all my loved ones, instead of coming to celebrate, eat and drink at this time, please choose this my coming birthday celebration to help someone nearer to you. To at least secure a better living at this critical period of our nation’s travails to share however small the gift to people.

 “God Almighty shall replenish your pockets in multiple fold as you choose to get along with me on this. I thank you immensely and I shall live to appreciate you all so very much till my last day on this planet earth.”