Fuji legend King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, honored his longest-serving band member, Fatai Oluperi Ayinla, with an impressive ₦20 million gift. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The gesture took place on Wednesday, January 1, during the “New Year Dance” event at the Balmoral Convention Center, Sheraton Ikeja, Lagos. KWAM 1 lauded Oluperi Ayinla for his unwavering dedication and significant contributions to the band’s growth over the years.

While presenting the generous sum, KWAM 1 expressed heartfelt gratitude for Oluperi Ayinla’s loyalty and hard work. The announcement was met with cheers and applause from the audience.

In addition to KWAM 1’s gesture, Seven Doors producer Femi Adebayo also contributed ₦500,000 to Oluperi Ayinla, further recognizing his dedication.

Social media reactions poured in following the news:

@officialseidu: “This is the example we need.”
@bee_boo007: “Speak up. You may suffer for it, but you pave the way for others. Big respect to Sir Ayankunle.”
@lokogbagba: “Alabi Pasuma started the rewarding of long-serving band members, and it’s good to see other musicians following suit.”
@gfivi01: “Pasuma is now KWAM’s role model.”
@officialab_chin: “Nice gesture. I think a decent home would also be a great gift for long-serving staff if not already provided.”

KWAM 1’s gesture was widely praised as a powerful example of recognizing loyalty and fostering goodwill in the entertainment industry.

AustineE1:
Nice one thou but i still dont understand this whole idea of gifting or blessing people in the public and social media.What happens to the good old days of helping out people privately and silently....anyway,may be i am old school.

Addme:
Apart from recognition ,most times those who fight for freedom are not the ones that enjoy it.

FKseun:
THE MONEY WAS RAISED BY FANS! It was clearly stated at the event.
KWAM1 is too stingy too gift his workers.

Max24:
Because of the other guy that called him out. He better pay his boys living wages. Much respect to Ayankunle who brought such issues to limelight otherwise the band leaders would have continued using the boys heads. He sacrificed himself for other people's break-through.

alphonsojaybaz:

https://eyesoflagos.com/2025/01/02/kwam-1-rewards-longest-serving-band-member-with-%e2%82%a620m-at-new-year-concert/

AustineE1:
Nice one thou but i still dont understand this whole idea of gifting or blessing people in the public and social media.What happens to the good old days of helping out people privately and silently....anyway,may be i am old school.

madridguy:
Nonsense upon nonsense. What is the value of 20 million Naira in Nigeria of today. I think the wise ones left him to his fate in Europe, US, UK or Canada to start a new life.

Very stingy and wicked man.

FKseun:
THE MONEY WAS RAISED BY FANS! It was clearly stated at the event.
KWAM1 is too stingy too gift his workers.