Yoruba Music Rapper Lord Of Ajasa Turns US Citizen
Popular Nigerian indigenous rap artiste Olusegun Osaniyi, fondly known as Lord of Ajasa, is currently in an ecstatic mood, as he has become a citizen of the United States of America. Sharing the news, the veteran rapper…
Lord of Ajasa, born Olusegun Osaniyi, is one of the pioneers of indigenous Yoruba rap in Nigeria, known for blending street-wise Yoruba lyricism with hip-hop over the past two decades. He rose to prominence in the Nigerian music scene in the early 2000s and has long been celebrated as a cultural figure who helped popularise rapping in indigenous language, influencing a generation of artistes who mix local dialects with contemporary genres.
The news of his US citizenship adds to a familiar narrative of Nigerian entertainers relocating abroad, often citing stability, opportunity or family reasons, with many still maintaining ties to the Nigerian entertainment industry. Coverage so far is limited to confirming the milestone and his having moved to the US some years back; details on when exactly he relocated, his current projects, or his plans regarding music in Nigeria have not been reported.