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VIDEO: K1 prostrates for Obasanjo at Olota of Ota’s 60th birthday

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo participated in a cultural celebration marking the 60th birthday of Oba Professor Abdulkabir Adewale Obalanlege, the Olota of Ota. During the event, Obasanjo joined Fuji music legend King Wasiu Ayinde, known as K1 De Ultimate, on stage. In a display of traditional Yoruba respect, K1 prostrated himself before Obasanjo in a gesture typically reserved for elders. Obasanjo acknowledged the gesture by patting K1 on the back and later addressed the audience. The moment, captured on video and shared on social media, highlighted the blending of tradition, music, and royal honor, garnering praise for its cultural significance.

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VIDEO: K1 prostrates for Obasanjo at Olota of Ota’s 60th birthday

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo participated in a cultural celebration marking the 60th birthday of Oba Professor Abdulkabir Adewale Obalanlege, the Olota of Ota. During the event, Obasanjo joined Fuji music legend King Wasiu Ayinde, known as K1 De Ultimate, on stage. In a display of traditional Yoruba respect, K1 prostrated himself before Obasanjo in a gesture typically reserved for elders. Obasanjo acknowledged the gesture by patting K1 on the back and later addressed the audience. The moment, captured on video and shared on social media, highlighted the blending of tradition, music, and royal honor, garnering praise for its cultural significance.

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