Viral Video: K1 De Ultimate Honours Obasanjo at Olota of Ota's 60th Birthday

A heartwarming moment unfolded at the 60th birthday celebration of the Olota of Ota, Oba Professor Abdulkabir Adewale Obalanlege, as former President Olusegun Obasanjo joined Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, on stage. The scene, captured in a video now widely shared online, beautifully showcased traditional Yoruba cultural respect.

The footage, which was posted on Instagram by #k1deultimatedigitalmedia on Friday, depicted Obasanjo walking onto the performance area where K1 De Ultimate was entertaining guests. As the elder statesman approached, K1 promptly paused his musical set and respectfully prostrated fully on the ground, a customary Yoruba greeting for elders. Obasanjo then acknowledged the gesture by patting the Fuji maestro on the back before taking the microphone to address the attendees and extend his felicitations to the celebrant king.

The memorable event took place on Thursday, marking the royal celebration for the Olota of Ota. The clip, featuring Obasanjo speaking amidst the stage's musical setup, rapidly gained traction across various online platforms, drawing significant attention to the public display of cultural reverence between the esteemed former president and the revered Fuji legend.

Social media users have been expressing their admiration for the video on X (formerly Twitter). User #opueh001 commented, “I am proud to be Yoruba,” adding that they would choose to be reborn as a Yoruba indigene. Similarly, #Icon_Ayodeji exclaimed, “Ah, KWAM 1 dobale tan finally ni. This burst my brain. Culture anytime, any day!” Another user, #bolajiayo, shared, “This is beautiful. Baba OBJ is showing that age and status cannot stop you from enjoying your culture. Yoruba culture, Fuji music, and a royal celebration all in one moment. What a memorable scene!” The encounter between these two prominent figures at the birthday celebration was widely praised for its vivid demonstration of Yoruba traditions, combining music, royal honour, and deep cultural respect.