Legendary Fuji artist King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, created an unforgettable moment at his New Year concert on January 1, 2025, by honoring his longest-serving band member, Fatai Oluperi Ayinla, with a whopping ₦20 million gift.
The heartfelt gesture took place during the ‘New Year Dance’ event at the Balmoral Convention Center, Sheraton Ikeja, Lagos. KWAM 1 expressed deep gratitude to Ayinla for his unwavering loyalty and invaluable contributions to the band’s success over the years.
As the audience erupted into cheers, KWAM 1 presented the substantial cash gift, recognizing Ayinla’s role in the band’s remarkable journey. The emotional scene was met with applause and admiration from the crowd.
In a further show of appreciation, renowned Nollywood actor and producer of Seven Doors, Femi Adebayo, added to the celebration by donating ₦500,000 to Ayinla as a token of his respect for the veteran band member’s dedication.
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@officialseidu: “This is the example we need.”
@bee_boo007: “Speak up u may suffer for it but u pave way for others Big respect to Sir ayankunle.”
@officialab_chin: “Nice one I think a decent home is better for long-serving staff if provisions have not been made. Paying rent in old.”
@lokogbagba: “Alabi pasuma started the rewarding of band members that has worked and stayed with the is band for long, it’s good other musicians now follow suite.”
@gfivi01: “Pasuma is now KWAM role model.”
@officialab_chin: “Nice one I think a decent home is better for long-serving staff if provisions have not been made. Paying rent in old.”
