K1 De Ultimate implored his “loved ones” to use the day to help someone near them instead of coming to celebrate, eat and drink
By Kehinde Okeowo
Fuji icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, better known as K1 De Ultimate, has cancelled his 67th birthday celebration in solidarity with Nigerians facing economic hardship.
The Veteran Nigerian musician who turns 67 on March 3, 2024, said his birthday will not be business as usual due to the worsening economic situation in the country.
Speaking via his Instagram page recently, K1 De Ultimate explained that there is nothing much happening in Nigeria to warrant him celebrating at this point in time.
He, however, implored his “loved ones” to use the day to help someone near them instead of coming to celebrate, eat and drink.
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K1 De Ultimate said: “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 that day in history.
“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.
“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 agree what our country is passing through now is not permanent and government is trying in every 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, please choose this my coming birthday celebration to help someone nearer to you.
“Try to, at least, secure a better living at this critical period of our nation’s travails to share however small the gift to people.
“God Almighty shall replenish your pockets in multiple fold 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.”
Prior to this, K1 De Ultimate had called on President Bola Tinubu to proffer urgent solutions to the worsening economic hardship in the country while performing at a function.
He said the President needs to expedite actions to save the country from sliding into economic turmoil.