LAGOS, NIGERIA (VOICE OF NAIJA) Veteran Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde aka Kwam 1, today announced that he has put a hold on his decision to celebrate his 67th birthday.
In a post on his Instagram page, the ace singer said he took the decision because of the economic hardships that currently plagues the nation.
K1, however, appealed to his fans to use the occasion of his birthday to extend assistance to the underprivileged in the society.
The statement reads: “To the glory of God Almighty, I shall be turning 67 years on this planet earth on 3rd of March 2024. A joyous day for me, that many of my friends and associates across the globe usually join with me and my family to celebrate.
“My fans both home and abroad always make the best out of my birthday but now that the day is near and inside of me, there is nothing much happening in our country Nigeria to warrant me celebrating at this point in time.
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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 why I should be celebrating.
“Yes I agree that 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, help someone near you to secure a better living at this critical period of our nation’s travails.
“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 so very much till my last day on this planet earth.”
In January, Kwam 1, pleaded with the president to provide solutions to the challenges plaguing the country.