Only Few of Us Are Not Cultists – Naira Marley Calls Out Nigerian Artistes

LAGOS — Controversial rapper and Marlian Music boss, Azeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley), has set social media on fire with a bold claim about the dark underbelly of the Nigerian music industry.

In a candid post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, the “Soapy” crooner alleged that the vast majority of Nigerian artistes belong to secret cults, stating that those who have refused to join are a dying breed.

Painting a grim picture of the industry, Marley claimed that he is part of a very exclusive list of fewer than five artistes who have maintained their independence from cult groups.

He mocked colleagues who rush into fraternities seeking “power” and “protection,” pointing out the irony that the so-called “godfathers” initiating them still rely on police escorts for their own safety.

Writing in Pidgin English, Naira Marley said:

“We no reach 5 weh never join cult for this [music] industry. Person weh put u for cult self dey carry police escort up and down.”

Naira Marley’s outburst comes as a surprise to many, given that he has frequently faced public accusations of cultism himself—allegations he has consistently denied. The singer has previously stated that he was once threatened by cultists precisely because he refused to join their ranks.

This latest revelation has sparked a fresh debate online: Who are the “clean” artistes, and who are the ones seeking spiritual protection?

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