Newskingdom reports that the Fuji Maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as KWAM1, is mourning the loss of one of his ex-wives, Alhaja Hafsat Anifowoshe.
The deceased died at aged 65 in the early hours of Tuesday, due to an unknown ailment.
Her remains have already been laid to rest at Abari Cemetery in Lagos, according to Muslim rites.
Hafsat was the mother of Idayat Anifowoshe, a Special Assistant on Special Duties to Dr. Mayor Muibi Folawiyo, the executive chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Authority.
Commiserating with Idayat, the Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman of LIELCDA, Olushoga Olushola, expressed heartfelt condolences on behalf of his principal in a statement.
He said, “We know it hurts so deeply to lose a loving mother and dependable partner. We wish we could find enough words to comfort you at this moment. You must, however, take solace in the time your mother spent on earth and her good service to God and humanity. We understand she was an excellent woman, affectionate mother and dutiful mother of her children who was loved by all those who came in contact with her.
“Rest assured that our thoughts are with you and our prayers are that you, the children, and all those she left behind will find the strength to continue where she stopped. May her soul find eternal rest.”
At the time of filing this report, condolence messages were pouring in for the Fuji icon.