The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has formally rejected Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1, over his claim of lineage to the Jadiara Royal House, describing the form he submitted for the Awujale selection as “null, void, and of no consequence.”
In a letter dated December 11, 2025, and addressed to the musician, the ruling house said its investigation found no evidence linking Ayinde to the Jadiara Royal House or the broader Fusengbuwa lineage, whose turn it is to produce the next Awujale of Ijebuland.
The statement, signed by the Chairman of Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, faulted the certification of Ayinde’s form, noting it was endorsed by “a purported family unit head,” Adetayo Abayomi Oduneye, whom the house said is not a recognised member of the Jadiara Royal House.
The ruling house also questioned the timeline of the endorsement, pointing out that the form was certified on December 8, two days before Ayinde signed it on December 10, describing it as “presigned.”
“Our 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 and has “no locus standi” to certify any lineage documents.
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“Consequently, the completed linkage form is hereby declared null, void and of no consequence. For the avoidance of doubt, your claim to membership of Fusengbuwa Ruling House is rejected,” it added.
The statement follows heightened interest in the selection of a new Awujale after the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona in July, who reigned for 65 years.
Earlier on Thursday, members of the ruling house publicly disowned the musician, insisting he was neither known to the family nor entitled to contest. KWAM 1 had submitted his lineage form after being granted an extra five days beyond the official December 5 deadline.
His submission claimed descent from the Setejoye family unit of the Jadiara Royal House through his father, Adisa Adesanya Anifowoshe, and was countersigned by Oduneye. However, multiple family heads, including those of the Jadiara and Bubiade units, had already denied any genealogical connection to the musician, stressing that 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.
