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Meet female pilot Who stopped K1 De Ultimate from flying: “She’s Senator’s daughter”
In the last several hours, the Nigerian media has been rife with reports and counter-claims about what happened between Fuji maestro K1 de Ultimate and the ValueJet crew, which resulted in the music star being denied boarding an aircraft and nearly being run over.
A press release from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) stated that the singer had spilled alcohol on a ValueJet staff member.
The music star, who has been rumoured to be facing marital issues, attempted to board a flight to Lagos operated by ValueJet Airlines (Flight VK 201). He was reportedly carrying a liquid substance, which he was warned about, as alcohol is prohibited on the flight.
According to the press release, K1 was informed of this but allegedly refused to comply. He was asked to step aside and, in the process, spilled alcohol on the staff.
In a video circulating online, K1 was seen walking close to the plane as it began to take off. He was seen trying to dodge the aircraft as it ascended.
Reports indicated that two pilots, Captain Oluranti Ogoyi and her co-pilot, First Officer Ivan Oloba, from ValueJet, who operated the flight that appeared to have almost hit the Fuji artist, were later suspended for their actions.
Meet Captain Oluranti Ogoyi
Legit.ng has, however, obtained further information on one of the suspended pilots, Captain Oluranti Ogoyi, who happens to be a senator’s daughter.
Captain Oluranti, affectionately referred to as “Rantilicious” by her friends and colleagues, is a spectacular Nigerian aviator creating waves in the sky.
She is the daughter of Senator Felix Kola Ogunwale, who represented Osun Central in the National Assembly between 2003 and 2007.
Oluranti, who has nearly a decade of flying experience, began her career with Arik Air and spent several years refining her skills. She later joined ValueJet and remains one of the airline’s best female pilots.
Her promotion to full captain occurred in September 2021, following years of service as a first officer.
The feat was recognised in a ceremonial decoration ceremony organised by Arik Air’s then-CEO, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, together with Captain Adetokunbo Adekunbi and Captain Chris Najomo, who is currently the NCAA Director General.
Captain Oluranti is married to fellow pilot Isaac Ogoyi Jr., who began his career at Arik Air. He later moved on to RwandAir and now flies for Uganda Airlines.
Together, they make an amazing aviation power couple.
Netizens react to Captain Oluranti’s
Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:
4everhumbl3 said: “I love her Agbero pilot 👩🏿✈️ skills , she almost used the wings of the plane ✈️ to cut off the Wereee head😂😂😂.”
merriamakinyele said: “President General among the Nation, we salute you Captain 👏.” ifeoluwa_mia said: “Sisterhood is proud of u my sister 😂😂.”
Fabulosgloria said: “Y’all don’t realize Kwam 1 held an airline to ransom, people’s business were put on hold cos of the flight delay and then shifted an entire flight schedule which operates on a strict time. This woman had not just an aviation decision to make but a business one. She gets paid to deliver and one 🐐with a bloated ego felt he needed to show off. I applaud her for deciding to show him he can’t always get his way. Meanwhile she is experienced enough to know what she was doing and that tho theoretically it was reckless, practically at that moment it was safe to taxi off and fly.”
agbabrine said: “She doesn’t take nonsense!! She deserves an award 😂.”
olajideidowuahmed said: “God bless her for us…. She did a wonderful job…. I think she need another promotion for this. 👏👏👏👏.”
vibeswithmamashenkes said: “Na woman 😂😂😂😂no wonder 😂😂😂😂😂,her papa na kuku politician,no wonder she sef no care….the fight go sweet.”
bellsucshoyan said: “Captain extraordinaire…she just got tired of his mess…other women bow for him..this woman would not…well done ma.”
elninodiamiond said: “Nothing like do you know who I am, Both of them is who is who
olabodegram said: “Omo Baba e …You are the true daughter of your father..”
keny_buga said: keny_buga so much for trying to scrap his head off. Him think say na everywhere him fit WIN😂😂.” s