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.
Also taking advantage of the social mileage the phrase has garnered, K1 has infused it into a song, which he has been using to thrill his fans at different gatherings.
Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, who has proved to be quite prolific at turning trending issues and slangs into songs, has also a recorded a track with the same title.
The attention-grabbing phrase has been used in multiple contexts in recent times. During the week, our correspondent overhead a rewire (motor electrician) calling out to his colleague, “What are you doing over there? You’ve gone to ganusi, abi?”
