Taye Currency under fire for controversial lyrics at Olubadan coronation

It was supposed to be a historic and dignified day in Ibadan, but one performance has kept tongues wagging more than the crown itself. Fuji singer Taye Currency is at the center of controversy after his choice of words during the installation of the 44th Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.

The coronation, held at the iconic Mapo Hall on September 26, 2025, drew the presence of President Bola Tinubu, Governor Seyi Makinde, and a long list of traditional rulers. But when Taye Currency took the stage, he laced his lyrics with a phrase that has now gone viral: “were la fi n wo were”, loosely translated as “madness is treated with madness.”

What might have been brushed off at a party became the headline of the day. Clips of the performance quickly flooded Instagram and X, sparking heated debates. Many fans and cultural commentators felt the choice of words was unbefitting of a royal coronation. Some called it embarrassing, others said it showed a lack of cultural sensitivity.

The strongest reaction, however, came from Oba Adetokunbo Tejuosho, the Olu of Kemta Orile in Ogun State. He publicly described the lyrics as “disgusting and uncultured,” stressing that such language was out of place at a sacred traditional ceremony. His rebuke added weight to the backlash already dominating social feeds.

Yet, the story didn’t end there. Barely a day later, Taye Currency appeared again at another coronation event, this time at the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan, performing with even more energy despite the criticism. To some, it looked like defiance. To others, it was simply him doing what entertainers do, give the crowd what they came for.

Social media has since remained divided. While a section of fans defended him as being true to Fuji’s raw street style, others insisted certain occasions demand restraint. Either way, the conversation has only fueled more curiosity around the singer, whose name has stayed firmly in the trends.

For Taye Currency, this coronation gig has become bigger than the music. In a single verse, he managed to turn a royal celebration into a national gossip topic, ensuring that his performance will be remembered long after the drummers packed up.