The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed a six-month flying ban on Fuji Czar, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Kwam 1.
Kwam 1 and a ValueJet Plane
NCAA imposed the ban following the singer’s breach of airport security on Tuesday, August 5, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja.
In a news report monitored on Television Continental (TVC), by The Octopus News, on 7th August, 2025, NCAA blacklisted the musician, also popularly known as K1 De Ultimate.
With the blacklist, the music Czar won’t be allowed to fly within airports in Nigeria for the next six months.
The Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had earlier released a statement in which it revealed that a preliminary investigation into the breach of security protocol by the musician revealed that he was carrying a liquid substance in a quantity that was above aviation regulations, while trying to board a ValueJet Airlines plane bound for Lagos, Nigeria.
The statement signed by FAAN’s Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, read: “Preliminary investigations confirmed that the passenger was scheduled to board the morning flight to Lagos operated by ValueJet Airlines (Flight VK 201).
During boarding, the passenger attempted to carry an unidentified liquid substance on board despite repeated warnings from Aviation Security personnel and the flight captain.
“In accordance with international aviation security standards, specifically, Nigeria’s National Civil Aviation Security Programme and ICAO Annex 17, liquids exceeding 100ml are not permitted through security screening unless medically necessary and properly declared. The passenger was informed of this regulation but reportedly declined to comply.
“As the boarding continued, an airline security officer asked the passenger to step aside for further clarification. The passenger allegedly refused and spilled the contents of the flask on the officer, which turned out to be alcohol. The flight captain intervened but faced similar resistance. After confirming that boarding was complete, she instructed the closure of the aircraft door,” FAAN added.
Further, the statement noted that the situation further intensified when the musician moved to the front of the aircraft and refused to vacate the area despite repeated requests from airline personnel. “He was ultimately escorted away by the AVSEC crime unit for further investigation, after which the Czar was released.”
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