Oba Adetokunbo Tejuosho, the Olu of Kemta Orile in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, has condemned Fuji musician Taye Currency for his performance at the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan.
A video from the ceremony on Friday, which has gone viral, shows Taye Currency performing in Yoruba: “Were la fi n wo were,” meaning “madness is cured with madness.” The performance has triggered widespread online debate and backlash.
In a statement released on Saturday, Oba Tejuosho condemned the singer’s choice of lyrics, saying it demonstrated a disregard for Yoruba traditions and undermined the sacred nature of the royal event.
“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, emphasizing the importance of respect during such historic occasions.
He added that coronations are highly significant cultural moments that demand honor, reverence, and dignity. “Music before the throne should be a homage to culture and authority, not an avenue for classless lyrics,” Oba Tejuosho said.
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Describing the lyrics as “unfit, unacceptable, and insulting,” he noted that such conduct was especially inappropriate in front of national dignitaries, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as traditional rulers, diplomats, and political leaders in attendance.
Oba Tejuosho also questioned why the organizers chose Taye Currency for such a momentous and spiritually significant event. He suggested that celebrated artists such as King Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey, or K1 De Ultimate would have brought the cultural dignity expected at a coronation.
“If Oyo State wished to promote local talent, more refined performers like Rasheed Ayinde (Merenge) would have been a suitable choice,” he said.
He concluded, “To diminish the sanctity of the crown with careless entertainment is to dishonor our heritage.”
