Taye Currency's Performance at Ladoja's Coronation Draws Criticism from Nigerians
Fuji star Taye Currency stirred intense reactions during his performance at the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja after singing controversial lyrics that translated to “using madness to treat madness.”

Taye Currency

The installation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland was met with mixed reactions after a performance by Taye Currency sparked outrage among attendees and online commentators.

The historic event, held at Mapo Hall, celebrated the ascension of Oba Ladoja following the passing of the previous Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, two months prior.

During his set, Taye Currency sang the lyric “were la fi n wo were,” which translates to “we used madness to cure madness,” immediately drawing sharp criticism across social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter).

The backlash propelled the Fuji artist to the top of trending lists, with many questioning the appropriateness of the song choice for such a prestigious occasion.

Dignitaries present included President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and several traditional rulers such as the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oluwo of Iwo, and Alaafin of Oyo.

Public reactions to Taye Currency’s song choice included:

@Frank24net: “This is not a song, just nonsense.”

@olatunbosun006: “A total embarrassment—not just for him but for Ibadan on such an important day.”

@Fortune4me_ola: “Who approved this performance? Totally inappropriate.”

@OluwaferanmiDan: “The organizers should have picked a more relevant artist. Not someone whose last hit was decades ago.”

@babasafeez: “The choice of Taye over other Fuji legends is questionable at best.”

@fesooyebade: “A historic letdown. Ibadan has better talents who could’ve honored the event properly.”