A dramatic scene unfolded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday, as a ValueJet airplane nearly ran over legendary Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as Kwam1.
The incident, which has since gone viral on social media, captured the moment the veteran artiste was nearly struck by the aircraft after standing directly in its path on the runway.
According to reports, Kwam1 was scheduled to board a morning flight from Abuja to Lagos but was allegedly deboarded by the airline’s crew after violating certain aviation regulations. Though the specific details of the violation remain unclear, insiders claim the disagreement led to heightened tensions between the artiste and the airline staff.
Visibly enraged by the development, Kwam1 reportedly attempted to stop the aircraft from departing without him. Eyewitnesses say he boldly walked onto the runway and stood in front of the plane, forcing a standoff between the crew and airport authorities.
Shockingly, the pilot of the ValueJet aircraft continued taxiing, nearly hitting the singer—a move that many online commentators have slammed as a potential breach of aviation safety protocols.
The unsettling video has since stirred reactions on social media, with users expressing disbelief over both Kwam1’s actions and the pilot’s decision to move the aircraft despite the visible danger.
As of now, neither ValueJet nor aviation authorities have released an official statement regarding the incident. However, calls for an investigation into the matter are growing, with many citing safety concerns and the need for accountability on both sides.
Kwam1, known for his larger-than-life persona and legendary status in the Fuji music scene, has yet to publicly address the incident.
