‘I Can’t Be Celebrating When Nigerians Are Hungry’- K1 Cancels Birthday Party
Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has cancelled his upcoming 67th birthday carnival.
The musician in an Instagram post on Thursday revealed that his decision to forgo the usual elaborate celebration, citing the high cost of living and the prevalent challenges faced by many Nigerians.
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K1 De Ultimate said, “Now that the day is near, but inside of me, there is nothing much happening in our country Nigeria to warrant me celebrating at this point in time.”
He acknowledged the struggles of fellow citizens, emphasizing the difficulty many face in securing basic necessities, such as food.
The musician, who usually hosts an annual birthday carnival, urged his family and friends to redirect their efforts towards helping the less privileged instead.
He encouraged them to use his birthday as an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need during these challenging times.
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“Many people are praying for survival at this point, to feed well is a big issue for many, and as someone that benefits from many of these people crying and lamenting, I share in their pains and see no reason I should be celebrating.
“Yes I agreed what our country is passing through now is not permanent and the Government is trying in a possible way to get things fixed and i believe God Almighty shall open ways and better direction for the leadership of our dear country.
“I hereby implore and request all my loved ones, instead of coming to celebrate, eat and drink at this time.
“Pls choose this my coming birthday celebration to help someone closer to you, to at least secure a better living at this critical period of our nation’s travails to share however small the gift to people,”K1 stated.
He, however, thanked his well-wishers in advance for choosing to support others in need on his behalf.
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He said, “God Almighty shall replenish your pockets in multiple folds as you choose to get along with me on this.
“I thank you immensely, and I shall live to appreciate you all soo very much till my last day on this planet earth.Olasunkanmi Ayinde Adesanya Marshal M.O.N (K1 De Ultimate).”
