FG Mentions What Will Happen to Any Airline That Flies KWAM 1
- Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has reiterated the government ban on popular Fuji musician, KWAM 1
- The minister in a statement on Thursday, August 7, warned that local and international airline that flies the musician would be banned
- KWAM 1 was reportedly attempted to fly with a liquid substance, which was resisted by the aviation security
The Federal Government through the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has warned local and international airlines not to go against the ban placed on popular Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as KWAM 1.
Keyamo, while reiterating the directive of the federal government, maintained that any of the airlines that flies the Fuji star would be banned.
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FG blacklists KWAM 1
Daily Trust reported that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) blacklisted KWAM 1 from flying in any part of the country for six months after he was captured in video in an unruly behaviour at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. The Fuji musician was about to board the ValueJet flight from Abuja to Lagos when the incident happened.
The musician reportedly attempted to fly with a liquid substance, which was resisted by the aviation security. The ValueJet pilots then got angry and departed for Lagos. The pilots have been suspended for violation aviation protocols.
From a flask to a flight disruption
According to a detailed incident report filed by Captain Ranti, the pilot in command of ValueJet Flight VK201 to Lagos, the drama began when Kwam 1 approached the aircraft holding a gold flask.
As is standard practice, ground personnel were requested to inspect the flask to confirm its content. But the singer allegedly refused, insisting they had no right to question him.
Captain Ranti said he stepped out of the cockpit in an attempt to de-escalate the tension and personally engage the singer.
The pilot’s report stated that security officials intervened immediately, and Kwam 1 was barred from boarding. He was escorted away by the airport’s AVSEC crime unit for questioning.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the incident and condemned the breach of aviation safety, noting that Kwam 1 disrupted boarding procedures and refused to leave the aircraft vicinity, even after repeated requests.
Also, the airline ValueJet is said to be considering legal action against the singer over the disruption, which forced delays and led to the suspension of two pilots pending investigation.
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KWAM breaks silence on Abuja airport incident
Legit.ng earlier reported that KWAM 1 has responded to accusations of misconduct during a boarding process for a ValueJet flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on August 5, 2025.
In a statement, the veteran performer insisted that, contrary to media reports, he was the victim, not the aggressor, in the now-public incident.
In a statement, the veteran performer insisted that, contrary to media reports, he was the victim, not the aggressor, in the now-public incident. This version of events directly contradicts the narrative that the Fuji icon behaved in an unruly manner or posed a security risk.
Source: Legit.ng
