Pioneering Nigerian rapper Lord of Ajasa (real name Olusegun Osaniyi) has officially become a citizen of the United States.
The mind-blowing announcement was made on social media, where the Yoruba rap legend posted photos and video clips alongside his wife, Funmi, holding his official US naturalisation certificate and waving the American flag. In an emotional message to fans, Lord of Ajasa declared: “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.”
Here are 5 key facts surrounding his US citizenship and musical legacy:
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1. Official US Naturalisation Ceremony
Lord of Ajasa shared the milestone directly with his supporters via Instagram, uploading video footage from his swearing-in ceremony.
Posing alongside his wife, Funmi, Lord of Ajasa proudly held his Certificate of Naturalisation and displayed the American flag, captioning his posts with a simple message of gratitude: “Thank you America.”
2. Declaration to ‘Fight’ for His New Country
During his video announcement, Lord of Ajasa expressed excitement over securing full American citizenship after residing in the United States for several years.
His statement—“I’m now fighting for my new country”—symbolises his formal commitment to his new home, marking a brand-new chapter in his personal life and artistic career.
3. Pioneer of Commercial Yoruba Indigenous Rap
Before relocating abroad, Lord of Ajasa revolutionised the Nigerian music industry in the late 1990s and 2000s by popularising commercial rap in the Yoruba language.
Hits like “Ma Yi Lo” (2000), “Le Fenu So” featuring 9ice, “Esa Lo Bade”, and “Oti Ya” laid the foundational blueprint for indigenous West African hip-hop.
4. Mentoring Nigerian Rap Legends Like Olamide and DaGrin
As a trailblazer of the genre, Lord of Ajasa paved the way for generations of indigenous African rappers.
Industry icons including Olamide, the late DaGrin, and Reminisce have repeatedly cited Lord of Ajasa as their primary influence and mentor who proved that Yoruba hip-hop could achieve massive mainstream commercial success.
5. Overcoming Severe Health Challenges
His citizenship milestone marks a victorious turnaround following severe health scares in previous years.
In 2019, Lord of Ajasa underwent emergency gallbladder surgery in Lagos after fellow musicians and fans rallied to raise medical funds, making his current health and US milestone a welcome relief to the Nigerian entertainment community.
