Ade Ori Okin maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal a.k.a Kwam 1, is 65 years old today.
One thing you cannot take away from this Fuji icon is his humility.
Another is his love for the kitchen. He is a very good cook and would churn out salivating meals within seconds.
In this chat, he told thelaurel.com.ng about His Firsts.
Excerpts:
First album?
My first album was made in 1979. It was titled, Iba. When we first came out, we also appealed to people like “I throw my respect o.”
First musical video?
I think it was from my second album I made my first musical video. It was titled, Talazo.
First cigarettes?
I was 18 years and I never liked it. I coughed terribly. I stopped and I didn’t try smoking since then.
First drink?
I enjoy myself. I love my Chelsea.
First girlfriend?
My first girlfriend gave birth to my first child and that was 45 years ago. I was living at Isale Eko then.
First trip abroad?
That was in 1976. It was beautiful and out of this world. I felt good.
First designer wear and watch?
It was by Dakova, my friend. I also love Vivid Imagination, my friend too. My first designer’s watch was by Piaget Abel.
Your first day on stage?
As a professional, I started when I was 15 and ever since I have been doing music.
First big break?
It was an event I went for on the Island and definitely a lot of people were there. A lot of my mates, junior ones and senior ones. Some saw me and said, “Oh, he is playing music” and those that saw me later said “oh, we saw you on stage.”
Instantly, I became a role model for them. Everybody wants to be like me.
First car?
My first car was a Volkswagen Beetle 1300. I dashed it out when I got another car.
First pet?
A pussycat, that was the first pet I got. A white and black cat. But it died.
First million?
I made my first million naira when I was 19 years old.
Aside music, I was a Customs clearing agent at Apapa Wharf then.
