Olasunkanmi Wasiu Ishola Anifowoshe, AKA, K1 De Ultimate was installed as the Mayegun of Yoruba land by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111.According to Oba Adeyemi, he said the honour was in recognition of the artiste’s tremendous contribution to the media and entertainment industry.
The royal father emphasised that gone were the days when Yoruba people were silent about the exploits of their own while they were being honoured in other lands. He made reference to the late but leading artists such as IK Dairo, Haruna Ishola and many others who left with great impact without commensurate honours.
He said, “As we all know, there are three tiers of government. We have the executive, the judiciary and the legislature. The media is regarded as the fourth estate of the realm, and musicians are a vital part of the media.
“Through music, some of them criticised government excesses. A king who wants progress for his people should listen to good words of music that are deliberately picked to correct societal problems. I looked round and acknowledged the efforts of some of our musicians who are not just singing for the sake of it.
“For a long time, I have been documenting some of the works of our good musicians in Yorubaland. IK Dairo of blessed memory was honoured in the United Kingdom many years ago. Then, Sunny Ade was discovered. They called him King of Juju music. What we have done is to discover our own talents. The music of Wasiu is philosophical. It is time we honoured our own.”
Alaafin also revealed that Ayinde had made a request for the title 11 years ago during his visit to his palace in the company of his friends and associates.
Earlier in his address shortly after his coronation, Wasiu said, “I give thanks to God almighty for deeming me fit. I thank Kabiyesi Alaafin and all our royal fathers for supporting me on this occasion. The responsibility that I am given is about the unity of Yoruba.
“The music part of me is on one side while the Mayegun part of me is another side. Henceforth, I stand for the interest of the Yoruba nation.
“Eleven years ago when Kabiyesi first muted the idea of installing me with the title, he sent me back midway apparently so that I can go for more tutelage. He sent me to learn about more rudiments of life. I am better off today. I stand before everybody today and assure you of my readiness to play my roles diligently.”
Exactly a year after Barrister Kayode Ajulo was installed as Mayegun^-Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba Land by the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Aare Gani Adams; Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, aka K1 De Ultimate, has also been installed as “the first” Mayegun of Yorubaland by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, on Monday, January 13, 2020.
These two separate installations of the same chieftaincy title have thrown up heated debates in many circles of interests.
Aare Adams has been under severe criticisms because of his action, as many believed he was overreaching and usurping the powers and privileges of the Yoruba traditional rulers by installing chiefs. In response to his critics who had maintained that he had no such power and privileges, he pointed out that he was not the first Aare Ona Kakanfo to have appointed chief.
“In fact, I am the 13th Aare to have done that. The only two who did not appoint chiefs were Aare Abiola and Akintola and that was because they were seriously engaged in politics and had limited time,” he said.
According to the Aare Adams, Yorubaland was so vast that he needed to delegate responsibilities to people across all the Yoruba speaking states since he could not be everywhere at all times.
Source: The Capital NG
The installation of
fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde popularly known as KWAM 1 as the
Mayegun of Yoruba land by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi is
raising dust.
Also, upon his installation as the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba
Gani Adams, he set up the Aare-in Council where he appointed legal
practitioner, Mr Kayode Ajulo as the Mayegun of the Aare Onakakanfo.
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland is expected to set up his council
members to assist his office and discuss issues that affect Yorubaland.
It is important to state here that the Mayegun Aare Onakakanfo of
Yorubaland land is different from Mayegun of Yorubaland.
ALSO READ: Alaafin installs Wasiu Ayinde as Mayegun of Yorubaland
While Mr Ajulo reports directly to the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland,
Alhaji Ayinde, KWAM 1 gets directives from the Alaafin of Oyo.
With the position, Ajulo is responsible to the Aare Onakakanfo while
Ayinde is responsible to the Alaafin.
No controversy, no supremacy.
The two personalities have different but complementary roles to play in
the development of the Yoruba nation.
Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/01/between-mayegun-aare-onakakanfo-and-mayegun-of-yorubaland/
Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/01/between-mayegun-aare-onakakanfo-and-mayegun-of-yorubaland/
The installation of
fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde popularly known as KWAM 1 as the
Mayegun of Yoruba land by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi is
raising dust.
Also, upon his installation as the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba
Gani Adams, he set up the Aare-in Council where he appointed legal
practitioner, Mr Kayode Ajulo as the Mayegun of the Aare Onakakanfo.
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland is expected to set up his council
members to assist his office and discuss issues that affect Yorubaland.
It is important to state here that the Mayegun Aare Onakakanfo of
Yorubaland land is different from Mayegun of Yorubaland.
ALSO READ: Alaafin installs Wasiu Ayinde as Mayegun of Yorubaland
While Mr Ajulo reports directly to the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland,
Alhaji Ayinde, KWAM 1 gets directives from the Alaafin of Oyo.
With the position, Ajulo is responsible to the Aare Onakakanfo while
Ayinde is responsible to the Alaafin.
No controversy, no supremacy.
The two personalities have different but complementary roles to play in
the development of the Yoruba nation.
Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/01/between-mayegun-aare-onakakanfo-and-mayegun-of-yorubaland/
Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/01/between-mayegun-aare-onakakanfo-and-mayegun-of-yorubaland/
The installation of
fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde popularly known as KWAM 1 as the
Mayegun of Yoruba land by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi is
raising dust.
Also, upon his installation as the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba
Gani Adams, he set up the Aare-in Council where he appointed legal
practitioner, Mr Kayode Ajulo as the Mayegun of the Aare Onakakanfo.
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland is expected to set up his council
members to assist his office and discuss issues that affect Yorubaland.
It is important to state here that the Mayegun Aare Onakakanfo of
Yorubaland land is different from Mayegun of Yorubaland.
ALSO READ: Alaafin installs Wasiu Ayinde as Mayegun of Yorubaland
While Mr Ajulo reports directly to the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland,
Alhaji Ayinde, KWAM 1 gets directives from the Alaafin of Oyo.
With the position, Ajulo is responsible to the Aare Onakakanfo while
Ayinde is responsible to the Alaafin.
No controversy, no supremacy.
The two personalities have different but complementary roles to play in
the development of the Yoruba nation.
Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/01/between-mayegun-aare-onakakanfo-and-mayegun-of-yorubaland/
Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/01/between-mayegun-aare-onakakanfo-and-mayegun-of-yorubaland/
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