Kunle Ayanlowo, once a rhythmic heartbeat in King Wasiu Ayinde's music ensemble, has come forth with startling revelations about his time under the Fuji maestro's employ.
In an exclusive interview, Kunle painted a troubling picture of life behind the curtains with Kwam1, alleging treatment akin to servitude rather than employment. He recounted instances where Kwam1 purportedly wielded control by confiscating passports of his musicians upon their return from international engagements, leaving them in a legal limbo.
Kunle's narrative took a harrowing turn as he described a distressing encounter where Kwam1, without regard for his health, allegedly halted Kunle's urgent trip to the hospital. This callous act, according to Kunle, exacerbated his health issues, leaving him nursing an ulcer to this day.
Amidst his reflections on 32 years of service, Kunle expressed deep regret, lamenting the absence of personal advancement and the perpetual shadow of fear that engulfed his tenure with Kwam1. He shed light on the stark dichotomy between the public persona of Kwam1 and the alleged reality behind closed doors.
Kunle's courageous disclosure has ignited conversations about the treatment of artists under Kwam1's management, prompting a critical examination of power dynamics within the music industry.
Observers have drawn parallels to recent incidents in the music scene, signaling a pressing need for accountability and transparency in an industry often shrouded in silence.
Musicians working for Wasiu Ayinde are treated as slaves, nobody becomes successful when they work with wasiu ayinde. If anything happens to me after this interview, hold wasiu Ayinde responsible- kunle Ayanlowo, a former worker of wasiu Ayinde.
— zizi 🇳🇬 (@pontrol_777) March 15, 2024
I find it hard to believe 😕 https://t.co/ATuYW0h40A pic.twitter.com/rOdKluiOpX
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