- Ogun monarch Oba Adetokunbo Tejuosho condemned Fuji star Taye Currency’s “disgusting and uncultured lyrics” at Olubadan coronation
- The viral video showed musician singing “Were la fi n wo were” (“we cure madness with madness”), sparking widespread outrage
- Oba Tejuosho stressed coronations are sacred and questions organisers’ choice, urging more dignified artistes for royal events
The Olu of Kemta Orile in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun state, Oba Adetokunbo Tejuosho, has strongly condemned popular Fuji musician, Taye Currency, for what he described as “disgusting and uncultured lyrics” performed at the installation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan on Friday, September 26.
Olubadan: Viral video sparks outrage
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In a video circulating online, the musician was heard singing in Yoruba: “Were la fi n wo were”, which translates as “we cure madness with madness.”
The clip has triggered widespread backlash across social media platforms.
Monarch condemns “careless entertainment”
In a statement released on Saturday, Oba Tejuosho said Taye Currency failed to accord the historic Yoruba tradition the reverence it deserved, The Punch reported.
“The throne of our ancestors is not a stage for mockery, nor the coronation of a great monarch a subject for careless entertainment,” he said.
Monarch: Kingship must be treated with reverence
The monarch stressed that coronations are sacred, momentous occasions that demand honour and dignity, The Cable reported.
“Kingship is sacred, adorned with honour and guarded by tradition. It demands reverence, dignity, honour, class and the utmost respect from all who stand in its presence. To sing such lyrics before the Crown, and indeed before the entire world, was classless and unbefitting of such an occasion,” he added.
Monarch calls for better artiste selection
Oba Tejuosho also questioned the organisers’ choice of performer, pointing out the presence of dignitaries including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“Such conduct and lines of music were unfit and unacceptable in the presence of the entire world. Music in the royal court is not mere noise, but an offering of homage to history, culture, and authority,” he said.
He further suggested that respected artistes such as King Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey or Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate) would have been more befitting for an event of such magnitude.
“The sanctity of the crown remains untouchable. Those who approach it must do so with wisdom, restraint, and profound respect,” the monarch concluded.
Ex-governor Ladoja crowned as new Olubadan
Legit.ng earlier reported that the former governor had earlier received the traditional Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makinde is expected to present the staff and instruments of office to the new monarch at the historic Mapo Hall.
Governor Seyi Makinde had earlier cut short his annual leave so that he could attend the coronation of Oba Ladoja in person. Recall that the demise of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed on to the ancestors on Monday, July 7, 2025, paved the way for Ladoja to become the Olubadan-designate.
Source: Legit.ng
