In the colourful world of Nigerian entertainment, few phrases have rapidly gone viral and caught mainstream attention like “ganusi”, uttered by fuji icon, Wasiu Ayinde, aka K1 de Ultimate, in the lead up to his late mum’s burial.
While discussing with an unidentified man, K1 had used the phrase “Ganusi” in reference to some Islamic clerics (alfas). Many interpreted the remark as implying that certain alfas attend such ceremonies primarily for financial gain.
This led to an avalanche of criticisms from different alfas and other Nigerians who felt that K1 denigrated the clerics with that statement. However, the singer doubled down on the remark and maintained that he had done nothing wrong, and did not see the need to apologise.
Meanwhile, the catchy phrase has quickly evolved into a viral lingo that’s widely used across social media, at parties, on the streets and in casual conversations.
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