Nigerian Fuji legend KWAM 1, also known as K1 De Ultimate, is paying tribute to his late mother, Princess Halima Anifowoshe, with a heartfelt song titled “Mama” on his new album, Ganusi The Album Fuji Classical.
In a recent podcast, the 68-year-old singer shared how much his mother influenced his music career. “The song ‘Mama’ is to the memory of my mother who also taught me about the rudiments of music and singing,” he said.
K1 revealed that his mother dreamed of becoming a singer when she was young but couldn’t follow that path because of royal duties and family expectations. “My mother…was denied the opportunity of showing dexterity in music because of what she was; a princess of a sitting king and…a woman whom they want her to settle in marriage,” he explained.
Despite not chasing her dream, she passed her love for music to her son. KWAM 1 said she helped him compose songs and was a major part of his growth. “She served as my composer, very many times during her lifetime… She made her own contribution into my musical development,” he added.
KWAM 1 lost his mother in January 2025. With “Mama,” he honors her legacy and the deep bond they shared through music.
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