Fuji Star KWAM1 Banned From Nigerian Airports For Six Months Over Flight Disruption Incident
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LAGOS – Popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, widely known as KWAM1 or K1 De Ultimate, has been banned from using airport facilities across Nigeria for six months. The sanction follows a disruption he allegedly caused at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, during the boarding of a Lagos-bound flight.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) confirmed the action on Thursday, August 7, through its Director of Public Affairs, Michael Achimugu, after investigations were conducted by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
The incident occurred on Monday, August 5, aboard ValueJet Flight VK 201. According to FAAN, the artist attempted to bring a flask containing liquid through the boarding gate, exceeding the 100ml limit permitted in hand luggage under international aviation regulations.
Despite being advised by aviation security officials and the flight captain to forfeit the item, KWAM1 allegedly refused to comply. The situation reportedly escalated when he moved to the front section of the aircraft and declined to follow crew instructions to return to his designated seat, delaying the boarding process and causing tension on board.
On Wednesday, FAAN had issued an initial statement through its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, stating that preliminary findings pointed to noncompliance with airport safety procedures on the part of the singer.