K1 apologises over Abuja airport incident

Veteran Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has apologised over the incident involving him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

K1, who described the incident that occurred at the Abuja airport on Tuesday as “unfortunate”, also denied carrying alcohol in his flask, saying it contained only water.

The Fuji maestro said this in a statement on Friday, August 8, 2025.

He stated: “The incident that occurred at the local wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was, to say the least, unfortunate.

“Unknown to many, I suffer from chronic dehydration, and my doctor strongly advised that I remain constantly hydrated. This is why I always carry a water flask with me.

“Contrary to the negative narrative being circulated in some quarters, the flask contained only water – not alcohol.”

K1 noted that the flask was empty during two separate security checks and was only filled with water at the airport lounge before he proceeded to the tarmac.

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K1 disclosed that he had not yet boarded the aircraft, “let alone being deboarded”, adding that his account could be verified through CCTV footage.

The veteran musician, therefore, apologised to the Presidency, the Ministry of Aviation, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), ValueJet, and Nigerians at large.

He said: “I acknowledge and deeply regret the concerns that arose from the incident.

“It was never my intention to cause any disruption or violate aviation protocols.

“My unwavering patriotism and loyalty to the Federal Republic of Nigeria have never been in doubt.

“I would never do anything to tarnish the image I’ve built over the past five decades.”

The Star