Allegations of extramarital affairs, mistreatment of his former band and political involvement have kept Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde, also known as Kwam 1, in the news for the past eight months.
In March, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the famous singer denied having had extramarital affairs.
This was the third time in two years that KWAM 1 debunked rumors of a breakup in his nearly three-year marriage to Emmanuela Ropo.
The 'Ade Ori Okin' 2023 singer has denied the allegation of extramarital affairs and marital discord after a video of him rejecting a kiss from his wife at his 66th birthday party surfaced online.
Furthermore, in March, he was embroiled in a scandal over an alleged affair with socialite Folake Ibile, a claim he denied and called “false”.
However, the latest controversy surrounding the singer has involved actress Bisola Badmus, who has accused him of failing to fulfil his responsibilities towards his son, Malik.
Bisola, during an interview on actress Biola Adebayo's Talk To B podcast, alleged that the 67-year-old abandoned his fatherly duties towards their son, Malik, despite accepting him as his son.
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When asked about the rumours surrounding her child’s father, the actress said, “From the beginning, he (Kwam1) accepted the child as his son, but things suddenly changed. What Kwam 1 does with Malik is up to him – to take responsibility for our child, and that’s it.”
She also spoke about her health problems, which she says have drained her financially.
She said: “First of all, Kwam 1 didn’t know that I was sick (battling a brain tumor) because I didn’t inform him; it’s a long story. When he found out about my condition, he did the best he could, but he hasn’t intervened since then. What I expect from him is that he will take care of Malik, and that would make me happy.”
In 2023, the actress, in a video posted on her Instagram page, revealed that she was battling a brain disease known as encephalopathy.
Encephalopathy is a brain condition caused by infections, trauma, toxins, metabolic disorders, or neurodegenerative diseases. Symptoms include altered mental status, seizures, headache, nausea, and weakness.
I'm not aware
In an interview with this newspaper on Wednesday afternoon, Kwam 1 spokesman Kunle Rasheed denied any knowledge of the allegations made by Bisola.
Mr. Rasheed stated that he and his director never discussed the possibility of Bisola having a child with him (Kwam 1).
He said: “Several people have called me about this matter, and the truth is that I am not aware of that fact. I am quoting that word, ‘fact’, do you understand? I am quoting it using quotation marks. We (my director and I) have never had time to discuss anything like that. We have never made it known to anyone.
“So, at this moment, I cannot give a definitive answer unless I consult him (Kwam 1). But right now, according to my understanding, my will, everything related to that, I do not want to say that I am denying or accepting that word. You understand if I confirm or deny; I will respond. But for now, I am not aware. I am not aware that she (Bisola Badmus) has a copy for him; I am not aware, and that is the truth.”
The Ogun-born actress began her acting career early and was known for movies like Olokiki Oru: The Midnight Sensation, Akoto Olokada and Igbeyawo Arugbo, among others.