Yeni Kuti Makes Case For Saheed Osupa Over ‘Juju’ Confession Controversy

According to Ireporter Online, Nigerian media personality Yeni Kuti has come out in defence of veteran Fuji musician Saheed Osupa following public reactions to his recent comments about spirituality and success during a live performance.

The controversy began after a video from the 52nd birthday celebration of Nollywood actor Fatai Odua, popularly known as Lalude, held on March 30, 2026, surfaced online. In the clip, Osupa was seen speaking humorously on stage to his backup singers, advising them to embrace spiritual practices that could help improve their memory and performance. He further referenced the use of certain traditional spiritual practices, while stressing that such beliefs should not be misunderstood as harmful or fetish-related, but rather as part of personal development and well-being.

The remarks quickly sparked debate online, with some interpreting them as a reference to “juju,” while others argued it was a cultural expression of belief systems within Nigerian spirituality.

Reacting during an interview with TVC Entertainment, Yeni Kuti dismissed criticisms of Osupa’s comments, stating that there was nothing wrong with an individual expressing faith through traditional means such as Ifa, as long as it is not linked to harming others. She explained that spiritual practices are present across religions, noting that Christians and Muslims also pray for success, health, and guidance in their places of worship.

She added that Ifa worship or traditional spirituality should not automatically be labelled negatively, arguing that Osupa’s statements were about personal belief and success rather than any harmful intent.