Lord of Ajasa gains US citizenship, says he’s now fighting for new country

Veteran Nigerian rapper Olusegun Osaniyi, popularly known as Lord of Ajasa, has announced that he has become a United States citizen.

The Yoruba rap pioneer shared the news on Instagram alongside photos and videos featuring his wife, Funmi.

In one of the videos, Lord of Ajasa displayed his US citizenship certificate alongside the American flag as he announced his new status to his fans.

“My fans, I’m now a US citizen; you all should know. This is my new country’s flag. I’m now fighting for my new country,” he said.

The rapper also shared a picture of himself and his wife holding the American flag, while another post carried the caption, “Thank You America.”

Lord of Ajasa, who rose to prominence in the early 2000s, is regarded as one of the pioneers of mainstream Yoruba rap in Nigeria.

He became known for songs including “Ma Yi Lo,” “Le Fenu So” and “Esha Lo Bade” and worked with artistes including 9ice, Olamide and the late Da Grin.

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