The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that popular Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as K1 De Ultimate, will be blacklisted from flying in Nigeria for six months due to his unruly behaviour at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The musician also risks a two-year jail term according to Section 18 of the Civil Aviation (Fire and Security Measures) Act for his obstruction of the aeroplane.
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Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, confirmed the sanction and stated that aviation safety rules apply to all individuals, regardless of status or connections.
“What I must assure the general public is that everybody involved in this will be brought to book,” Achimugu said. “As we speak, the passenger is going to be blacklisted for the next six months from flying in Nigeria.”
He further noted that the Authority is writing to the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to initiate legal proceedings against the musician, stressing that the matter will not be swept under the carpet.
When questioned about the singer’s close ties to President Bola Tinubu and whether this would shield him from prosecution, Achimugu responded: “President Tinubu and the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, are committed to the rule of law. No individual is above the law or exempt from due process.”
Under the Act, any person who “by any unlawful act obstructs, causes an alteration to be made in the course of or in any way whatsoever hinders or impedes the movement of any aircraft which is in motion on or in flight over any aerodrome shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for two years.”
While the Civil Aviation Act does not expressly mention blacklisting, the authority to impose such sanctions is supported by the NCAA’s regulatory powers to ensure safety and discipline in airports. Kwam 1 is also likely to face criminal charges and possible imprisonment under Sections 16 and 18 of the Act. Section 16 says, “Any person who assaults, resists, or wilfully obstructs a member of the Service while acting in the execution of his duty, or a person acting in aid of a member of the Service while so acting, shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for one year or a fine,” while Section 18 proscribes a two-year jail term upon conviction.
A scheduled ValueJet flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was violently disrupted on Monday, August 5, by renowned Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, leading to a breach of aviation safety protocols and the subsequent suspension of two pilots by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
The incident unfolded during the boarding process for a ValueJet Flight VK 201 from Abuja to Lagos, when Kwam 1 was found carrying an unidentified liquid in a flask. Aviation Security (AVSEC) officers and airline staff requested that the item be examined, suspecting it contained alcohol—an item prohibited onboard domestic flights unless medically certified and declared.
Despite repeated warnings from both AVSEC personnel and the flight captain, the musician allegedly refused to comply and proceeded to spill the liquid—later confirmed to be alcohol—on an airline employee. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed this in a statement issued by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah.
“Preliminary investigations confirmed that the passenger attempted to carry an unidentified liquid substance on board despite repeated warnings,” FAAN stated. “When approached by security personnel and the flight captain, the passenger resisted and poured the contents of the flask on one of the officers.”
As boarding concluded and the aircraft door was ordered closed, the musician reportedly stormed to the front of the plane in protest, obstructing its path. Despite the standoff, the pilots initiated takeoff procedures without proper clearance from the control tower, forcing ground personnel and the musician to scramble for safety under the aircraft’s wings.
See footage of the musician’s disruption by The Cable here.
The NCAA described the pilots’ action as a “serious breach of aviation safety protocols” in a statement on August 6.
“The pilots commenced departure procedures from the designated bay without adhering to the mandatory pre-departure clearance protocols,” the NCAA said. “This reckless action endangered the safety of ground personnel and other airport users.”
The passenger was eventually escorted away by AVSEC’s crime unit and released after an initial investigation. FAAN stressed that the matter remains under further investigation, and all parties found to be culpable will face legal consequences.
Meanwhile, representatives of K1 De Ultimate disputed reports of his alleged disruptive behaviour, describing the narrative as “exaggerated and misleading.” In a statement released by his media aide, Kunle Rasheed, K1’s team claimed that the substance was merely drinking water from the airport lounge and denied allegations that he had blocked the aircraft or breached safety protocols. The statement noted that airline executives, including the chairman and managing director, personally apologised to the musician and offered a complimentary private jet to Lagos, which he declined.
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