"We RICE by Lifting Others": Lege Miami Under Fire After Sharing Jollof Courtesy of Seyi Tinubu
- Nigerian comedian Lege Miami came under heavy criticism after sharing a video of himself distributing branded jollof rice packs to residents in Kosofe, Lagos, during a Ramadan outreach
- The clip showed crowds of people lining up to collect takeout packs funded by President Tinubu's son, Seyi's Noella Foundation
- Critics slammed the gesture as one that offers fleeting relief while ignoring systemic economic issues and the rising cost of living affecting ordinary Nigerians
Nigerian comedian and actor Lege Miami faced heavy criticism on social media after sharing a video of him distributing branded Iftar meals in Kosofe, Lagos.
The food packs, containing jollof rice, were part of a Ramadan outreach sponsored by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, through his Noella Foundation.
Source: Instagram
The initiative was aimed at supporting fasting Muslims and vulnerable households during the holy month.
In the video, large crowds of men and women were seen queuing to collect the meals, which were handed out at a local gathering point.
Sharing the clip on his Instagram page, Lege Miami expressed gratitude to Seyi Tinubu, describing the effort as compassionate and thoughtful towards the people of Kosofe.
“All Kosofe people appreciate the generosity of Barr @seyitinubu in providing Ramadan Iftar meals and prayers for the people, your thoughtful gesture reflects compassion, leadership and a true understanding of RAMADAN.”
Many Nigerians online reacted sharply, saying the gesture was only a temporary relief that failed to address the deeper economic challenges ordinary citizens face daily.
They argued that such handouts only ease poverty temporarily without tackling the root causes of hardship.
Watch Lege Maimi's Instagram video distributing jollof rice sponsored by Seyi Tinubu in Lagos below:
Nigerians criticise Lege Miami over Ramadan package
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of netizens below:
@iceforthegram:
“We RICE by lifting others”
@olowolayemoayodeji:
“Nah this kind food dey go chop for the next 4 years? Aye yin oni da, e maa pada ra re ni”
@xma_pyb:
“God will punish you lege, so this is good governance, sharing rice”
@senator_olanrewaju:
“After stealing millions of naira from Citizens of the country, They will now be sharing one low budget giveaway and Iftar....., You think you can deceive God”
@olakunleeeeeeeee:
“This is a really disheartening moment,, A country as rich in numerous values and cultures .. we are being reduced to this??! Dear @seyitinubu it is well”
@fela_eleniyan8:
“See him mouth😂😂the werey no dey fast oo,Ati iwo ati seyi ati awon organizer ema pada damu aiye ni😡😡😏”
@manbag_007:
“What citizens needs to understand his we have the power with us. Hunger don't kill! Imagine if the food were rejected and stoned back to them. The day the whole common man knows he hold the power the elites will kneel”
Source: Instagram
Lege Miami reacts to Tinubu’s fall in Turkey
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Lege Miami reacted after a video showed President Bola Tinubu stumbling during a state visit to Turkey.
Lege dismissed the footage as fake and described it as artificially generated content spread by political opponents ahead of the election. He said the president did not fall and promised to share the real clip.
Meanwhile, the presidency later explained that the stumble happened because of a poorly laid blue carpet at the venue and stated that the president remains hale and hearty.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
