Legendary Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, fondly called Kwam 1, has lost his mother, Alimotu Shodiya Anifowoshe.
She was aged 105.
Mama Anifowoshe passed away in the early hours of Saturday in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
The old woman’s passing comes just four days after the death of the former wife of the famous musician, Hafsat Anifowoshe, who passed away at age 65 after battling an undisclosed illness.
The death of the singer’s mother was announced via an Instagram post on his media page.
“With heavy hearts, we announced the passing of King Ayinde’s beloved mother. May her soul rest in peace, Alimotu Shodiya Omo Akeredolu Aya Anifososhe. Iya rere, sun re,” the post reads.
Several celebrities, his colleagues and fans have taken to the post’s comment section to offer their condolences.
Several dignitaries have also visited and called the singer to commiserate with him.
In a video, President Bola Tinubu was heard sympathising with Kwam 1 during a phone call, offering prayers for the singer’s long life and well-being.
“You will live long, you will not suffer. An orphan does not suffer. God bless you,” the President said.
My mother was talented
The Fuji musician has disclosed that he got his singing talent from his mother who was not allowed to sing despite her gift.
K! De Ultimate also added that his mother was a king’s daughter and his grandparents did not allow her to pursue a career in music because they wanted her to get married.
“I was blesssed with the gift of music from a young age, I was born into music. My mother was a singer before she got married. She had the git of music and she was a princess.
“She was not allowed to sing back then because she was a princess and her parents were worried that allowing her to be a musician would delay her from getting married sooner. her parents said my mother won’t be allowed to sing because she is the daughter of a king,” he said.
