- Fuji star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, aka K1 De Ultimate, cancels his annual birthday carnival scheduled for March 3rd, citing tough economic conditions in Nigeria.
- In a statement, K1 De Ultimate urges friends and fans to redirect celebration resources towards assisting the less fortunate, emphasizing the pressing need amid the challenging times.
- K1 De Ultimate calls for collective efforts, requesting loved ones to contribute to helping those nearer to them instead of participating in the birthday celebration.
Fuji music star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has announced the cancellation of his annual carnival celebration in honour of his 67th birthday this year.
The decision, revealed in a statement released on Thursday, February 29, 2024, comes as a response to the challenging economic conditions facing Nigeria.
K1 De Ultimate, whose birthday is on March 3rd, traditionally hosts a grand celebration that attracts friends, associates, and fans from across the globe.
However, this year, the musician expressed concern over the prevailing hardships in the country, emphasizing the pressing need to address the basic needs of the less fortunate in society.
The statement from the legendary musician reads;
“To the glory of God Almighty, I shall be turning 67 years on this planet earth on 3rd of March 2024.
“A joyous day for me, that many of my friends and associates across the globe usually joined with me and my family to celebrate.
“My fans both home and abroad always make the best out of that day in history.
“Now that the day is near and inside of me, there is nothing much happening in our country Nigeria to warrant me celebrating at this point in time.
“Many people are praying for survival at this point, to feed well is a big issue for many, and as someone that benefits from many of these people crying and lamenting, I share in their pains and see no reason I should be celebrating.
“Yes, I agree what our country is passing through now is not permanent and the government is trying in a possible way to get things fixed I believe God Almighty shall open ways and better direction for the leadership of our dear country.
“I, hereby, implore and request all my loved ones, instead of coming to celebrate, eat and drink at this time, please choose this my coming birthday celebration to help someone nearer to you.
”To at least secure a better living at this critical period of our nation’s travails to share however small the gift to people.
“God Almighty shall replenish your pockets in multiple folds as you choose to get along with me on this.
“I thank you immensely and I shall live to appreciate you all so very much till my last day on this planet Earth.”
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