- Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja was officially installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
- The grand coronation ceremony was held at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, Oyo State.
- Fuji music star Taye Currency attracted widespread attention during the festivities.
The recent enthronement of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland has sparked vibrant discussions online, particularly spotlighting Fuji musician Alhaji Taye Adebisi, widely known as Taye Currency, whose performance became a focal point during the event.
The ceremony, hosted at Mapo Hall in Ibadan, Oyo State, was graced by prominent figures such as President Bola Tinubu, the Alaafin of Oyo, Governor Seyi Makinde, and other distinguished guests, underscoring the event’s national significance.
Ladoja’s rise to the throne marks a significant chapter in Ibadan’s cultural and political narrative. Yet, much of the online chatter revolved around Taye Currency’s musical presentation, which stirred mixed reactions among attendees and viewers.
In his inaugural address delivered on Friday, September 26, the newly crowned Olubadan appealed to President Tinubu to champion developmental projects for Ibadan, especially with the 2027 presidential elections on the horizon.
During his set, Taye Currency delivered lyrics that lauded Oba Ladoja but also appeared to include veiled critiques aimed at other traditional rulers present, capturing the attention and sparking debate among the audience.
Below is a glimpse of the reactions shared on social media:
Some notable comments included:
@Rabikeyetunde: “Taye Currency, the king’s singer, but when it’s not a political rally, why use songs that seem to attack the opposition?”
@Hon_Danjo: “Taye Currency. Haaa. What madness is this? Haaa. It just didn’t fit.”
@Usmanashafe: “Events like this reveal the true talent of Fuji artists. It’s clear now that Taiye Currency falls short.”
@Miraculous_011: “The new Olubadan’s advisors must be crazy. What kind of nonsense is this song from Taye Currency on coronation day? Saheed Osupa was present, yet no one called him.”
@Ogbeniabbey: “Disclaimer: Taiye Currency is our guy, but he belongs to carnivals and street shows, not coronations. Singing ‘Werey la fin wo werey’ at such a solemn event? We Ibadan natives will always pick elder brother @saheedosupa anytime. This is clearly Governor Seyi Makinde’s doing. The honorable man has really lost it…”
@lollylarry1: “Ibadan folks invited Taye Currency to the coronation, and now they’re upset because he sang rubbish.”
@InnovatorYK: “Taye Currency is making an effort, but he’s not suited for an occasion of this stature. With senators, monarchs from across Nigeria, former and current governors, and even the President in attendance, singing ‘Orin Ote’ was inappropriate.”
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