Olubadan: Fuji Star Taye Currency’s Song Lyrics at Oba Rashidi Ladoja’s Coronation Trigger Backlash

• Fuji star Taye Currency was the guest performer at Oba Rashidi Ladoja's coronation in Ibadan
• Legit.ng recalls reporting that the former Oyo state governor was crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan on Friday
• Taye Currency's live performance at the event triggered backlash over his lyrics, with many dragging the Fuji singer

Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja's coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland has continued to trend on and off social media, with Fuji singer Alhaji Taye Adebisi, aka Taye Currency, performing at the event.

Legit.ng recalls reporting that President Bola Tinubu, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde, and others were some of the top dignitaries who graced the event at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, Oyo state.

Ladoja's coronation, which marked a significant moment in the traditional and political evolution of Ibadan, was, however, trailed by online reactions over Taye Currency's performance at the event.

The newly installed Olubadan of Ibadanland had also called on President Tinubu to help the realisation of the Ibadan state before the 2027 presidential election during his address at his inauguration on Friday, September 26.

Taye Currency performs at Ladoja's coronation

A video from Taye Currency's performance included lyrics praising Ladoja, while he seemingly threw shades at other kings, with numerous traditional rulers present at the event.

The video of Taye Currency performing at Ladoja's coronation is below:

Another video from Taye Currency's performance:

Reactions trail Taye Currency's performance

Some netizens took to social media to express their dissatisfaction over Taye Currency's lyrics.

Others queried why the likes of Saheed Osupa and KWAM 1 were not invited to perform instead of Taye Currency.

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions; read the comments below:

Rabikeyetunde reacted:

"Taye currency Olorin Oba biti bawo when it's not political Campaign to ti ma fi orin Ote pa opposition."

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"Taye Currency. Haaa. Werey la fin wo kinni????? Haaaa. It didn’t Dey oooo."

Usmanashafe reacted:

"This kind of event will expose you as a Fuji musician if you’re not deeply talented. I’m glad y’all now know that Taiye Currency is below pa."

Miraculous_011 said:

"The new Olubadan advisers na WEREY. What kind nonsense song in this from Taye currency on coronation day? Saheed Osupa is there, una no call."

Ogbeniabbey reacted:

"Disclaimer. Taiye Currency na our boy, but make we leave am for carnivals and street parties, not coronation. Imagine am singing Werey la fin wo werey for coronation event. We Ibadan indigenes go always choose egbon @saheedosupa anytime, any day. This one na Seyi Makinde handiwork. Baba Honorable ti mu ogogoro yoh bamu…"

lollylarry1 wrote:

"Awon ara Ibadan pe Taye Currency si coronation, now they are angry he's singing rubbish."

InnovatorYK said:

"Taye Currency is trying, but he’s not the best fit for an event of this magnitude. Senators, kings from all regions of Nigeria, former and current governors, even the President, is in attendance. And you’re singing "Orin Ote"? "

Taye Currency prostrates to Pasuma

Legit.ng previously reported that Taye Currency reconciled with his senior colleague, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, following their rift.

Taye called Pasuma his boss, a nod to the mentorship and respect that defined their connection since meeting in 1993.

He, however, described another colleague, Saheed Osupa, as a colleague, a comment which didn't sit well with the latter's fans.

Source: Legit.ng