Veteran Nigerian Fuji singer, Sulaimon Alao Adekunle, better known as KS1 Malaika, has dismissed claims that his mother has passed away.
On Monday night, Azeez Malaika, the Fuji star’s step brother, announced the death of his mother via an Instagram post.
“I never knew you would leave without saying goodbye, mother,” he wrote.
“The most painful part is that you left when I was not around. Unquestionable God. Rest well, mother.”
However, several news outlets reported that the singer had lost his mother.
In an Instagram post, Malaika clarified that he and Azeez are brothers but do not share the same mother.
He also called out bloggers for the misinformation while reassuring them that his mother is “hale and hearty”.
“She is alive and healthy. Bloggers should do their findings before carrying any news,” he wrote.
“My mother is alive, well and healthy. Continue to live in good health my mum. Az is my blood but not the same mother.”
Malaika started his music career at an early age, playing and performing in a Quranic school in the Agege area of Lagos state.
He paid his dues through ‘Were’ (the early morning Islamic wake up music during the Ramadan season) before forming his first Fuji band in 1983.
Since then, Malaika has received numerous awards, and accolades and gained fans worldwide for his talent.