Ill Nigerian rapper seeks donations

Known as one of the pioneers in Yoruba rap, Lord of Ajasa, whose real name is Olusegun Osaniyi, is considered as the forerunner to Olamide as well as the deceased Da Grin. He is currently hospitalised and said to need an operation.

“My dear colleagues, our brother, legendary Nigerian Afro hip hop artist and pioneer of Yoruba rap, Segun Osaniyi aka Lord of Ajasa, is critically ill and needs funds to undergo a peptic ulcer operation,” the artist Alariwo, his friend, posted online.

“He is currently at Ikorodu General Hospital, where he’s receiving treatment. However, he needs to be moved to a better and more equipped hospital so as to get the best medical attention. I got a message from his wife begging me to speak to his colleagues to save her husband.”

Reports that the rapper was abandoned by his artist friends were debunked by the producer ID Cabasa. “Let everyone be clear that Ajasa has not been neglected as has been widely suggested by certain people,” he wrote.

“I speak for everyone concerned when I say that we are not aware of the online post making the rounds which is not necessary. To set the record straight, Ajasa is not a wasteful artist or careless as is being suggested by a lot of people. I pray we don’t get ill or sick… He is responding to treatment and hopefully might not need surgery. Please let’s pray for Ajasa.”

Alariwo, on the other hand, put out a call for cash donations.

“Let’s all come together as fast as we can to help out as nothing is too small,” he said on Instagram. “Supporting him financially to stay alive is the best remedy than saying sorry, which we reject in Jesus' name. Send your donation to his account details: 0015198342; Osaniyi Olusegun; GTB. God bless us all.”