KWAM 1 turns controversy into comedy with ‘Ganusi’ song performance, stirs reactions from Dayo Amusa, others

• KWAM 1 recently found himself at the center of a storm when he uttered the phrase ‘ga nu si’, an act that ignited a fierce backlash from Islamic clerics.
• The singer channeled the controversy into his artistry, spun the very phrase into a song, transformed the conflict into something creatively defiant.
• As if to mock the uproar, he performed the track at a lively party, and had celebrities, fans, captivated by his audacity, enjoying the bold fusion of drama and melody.

Nigerian Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1, has once again stirred up the media with his recent performance of a song titled “Ganusi.”

This comes on the heels of a major controversy that erupted during his late mother’s burial. A viral video captured KWAM 1 making a provocative statement, referring to some Islamic clerics as coming to “ganusi” at the event in Ijebu Ode.

This remark quickly set the internet ablaze, sparked a heated debate. While some defended the term, suggesting that “ganusi” simply means ‘to gather,’ others were quick to label it as a disrespectful insult aimed at the religious leaders, ignited tension within the Muslim community.

In the midst of this uproar, KWAM 1 has now turned the phrase into a full-blown musical piece, composing and performing a “Ganusi” song at a recent event.

The track, infused with his signature Fuji style, has gone viral across social media platforms, with videos of the performance capturing the attention of many. Audiences were seen in high spirits, grooving and reacting to the catchy rhythm of the song.

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The viral performance not only garnered widespread attention but also sparked conversations that ranged from curiosity to outright amusement.

Prominent Nollywood stars like Dayo Amusa, Kemi Korede, and several others joined in the social media frenzy, flooding the comment sections with laughing emojis and playful remarks, thoroughly entertained by KWAM 1’s audacity and the track’s infectious vibe.

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