Key Points:
- Taye Currency sings a line that upsets many guests. The lyric means “we used madness to cure madness.”
- Viewers post sharp replies on X within minutes. His name climbs trends fast.
- Oba Ladoja becomes Olubadan of Ibadanland today. Top leaders attend the event.
Many Nigerians slammed Taye Currency’s song at a key event. The fuji star performed at Oba Rashidi Ladoja’s coronation in Ibadan. His line, “were la fi n wo were,” drew loud backlash. The phrase translates as “we used insanity to cure insanity.”
The clip spread online within minutes. People said the words were harsh and rude. Others felt the line spoiled a proud day. Soon, his name topped trends on X.
Online reaction grows after the song line
Reproach came from different users on X. @Frank24net wrote, “Werey la fi’wo werey na song? Nonsense.” Another user, @olatunbosun006, said, “Total embarrassment to his family. Not Ibadan people.” He asked why it happened on a coronation day.
More voices joined the thread. @Fortune4me_ola asked, “Who gave him mic to sing this rubbish in coronation.” Meanwhile, @OluwaferanmiDan blamed the stage pick. He said planners booked a singer “whose last musical boom was 17 years ago.” He added, “Weyrey la fi n wo weyrey ni coronation? Afi weyrey naa.”
Some users linked the moment to politics. @babasafeez wrote, “It’s obviously political.” He asked why Taye got the slot “over Osupa or K1.” He said other fuji stars “will deliver well.” Later on, @fesooyebade called the show “an historic disappointment.” He said the songs did not fit the big day.
Crowds gather as the new Olubadan takes the throne
The ceremony drew many top guests in Ibadan. President Bola Tinubu attended the royal event. Governor Seyi Makinde also joined the crowd. Other royal leaders came from Oyo towns.
The new Olubadan took the seat two months after a loss. The last Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, died in July. The city has mourned and moved forward. Today’s rites marked a new start for the land.
Earlier, the new king asked for a bold step. He urged the President to create Ibadan State soon. Read our full report on the call for a new state in this piece on Olubadan presses Tinubu for Ibadan State before 2027.
Debate over culture and taste stays hot online. Fans keep sharing clips and views on the music. In addition, other royal news trends this week. See how another monarch sparked debate in our story on the Ogun monarch demanding Mandy Kiss’ arrest.
