Kwam 1, the Fuji singer, has been conferred with a chieftaincy title at the 2023 edition of the Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state.
The musician, born Wasiu Ayinde, was given the title ‘Olori Omo Oba of Ijebuland’ at the event.
The title was conferred on him by Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland.
The festival was graced by top dignitaries including Dapo Abiodun, governor of the state.
Kwam 1 shared photos from the event alongside a terse note via his Instagram page.
“Officially Olori Omoba of Ijebuland,” he wrote.
Emmanuella Ropo, the singer’s wife, also took to her Instagram page to celebrate him.
“I felicitate with you, my darling husband, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, on your conferment as the Olori Omooba of Ijebuland,” she wrote.
“I received the great news with great joy and happiness in the holy land of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, in all ways, Almighty Allah had been good to my family, ‘Alhamdulillah’. On completion of my Hajj, God showed how powerful and mighty he is in answering prayers.
“It is a day to celebrate your strength, courage and contributions, which confirm you as one of the most ebullient princes in Ijebuland, who deserves the title in view of your sterling leadership and the active role you have played.”
The title last held by Subomi Balogun, the late founder of the First City Monument Bank (FCMB).
Balogun died in London at the age of 89 in May.
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