Veteran Nigerian rapper Lord of Ajasa has become a United States citizen, prompting congratulatory messages from fellow musicians, music producers and fans.
The rapper, whose real name is Olusegun Osaniyi, announced the milestone on social media. He shared photographs and videos of himself celebrating the achievement on his Instagram page on Wednesday.
In one of the videos, Lord of Ajasa proudly displayed his American citizenship certificate. Another photograph showed him posing with his wife beside the United States flag.
The announcement quickly attracted reactions from colleagues in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Many fans also congratulated the rapper in the comment section of his post.
Music producer Olumide Ogunade, popularly known as ID Cabasa, was among those who celebrated the development. Cabasa, the founder of Coded Tunes, congratulated the rapper with the message, “Congratulations Lord Oshi.”
Lord of Ajasa responded by thanking the producer.
Singer Abolore Akande, widely known as 9ice, also joined the celebrations. He wrote, “Congrats apase,” prompting another appreciative response from the veteran rapper.
Lord of Ajasa’s influence on Yoruba rap
Beyond the citizenship announcement, the development has drawn renewed attention to Lord of Ajasa’s contribution to indigenous Nigerian hip-hop.
The rapper emerged as one of the early musicians who helped bring Yoruba-language rap to a wider Nigerian audience. His style helped establish a place for indigenous languages within mainstream hip-hop at a time when English-language rap dominated much of the scene.
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His influence also preceded the rise of later Yoruba rap acts, including Dagrin, Olamide and Reminisce. These artists would go on to build their own audiences through music that incorporated indigenous languages and local experiences.
Lord of Ajasa remains associated with songs such as Le Fenu So, Esha Lo Bade and Mai Lo. These tracks continue to feature in conversations about the early development of Yoruba hip-hop.
Fans celebrate the rapper’s latest milestone
The rapper’s new citizenship status marks another chapter in his personal life. His announcement has also given fans an opportunity to celebrate his longstanding place in Nigerian music.
Although the announcement centred on his American citizenship, reactions to the post also reflected appreciation for his role in popularising Yoruba rap.
As congratulations continue to come in from colleagues and fans, Lord of Ajasa’s achievement has become a talking point among followers of Nigerian entertainment.
