Oyo Lawmaker Defends Taye Currency Over Controversial Song At Olubadan Coronation

The deputy Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly and member representing Ibadan South-West Constituency I, Hon. Yusuf Adebisi, has defended his father and popular Fuji musician in Ibadan, Akande Adebisi, widely known as ‘Taiye Currency’, over a controversial song he performed at the coronation ceremony of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Ladoja.

Addressing journalists on the matter, which gone viral on social media, Hon. Adebisi clarified that the lyrics were misunderstood by many.

He noted that the musician deliberately used parables to convey deeper meanings, particularly aimed at those familiar with the political history of Oyo State.

Taiye Currency’s performance, which included lyrics like “Using madness to deal with madness,” sparked criticisms from members of the public who argued that the message was inappropriate for a traditional occasion of such magnitude.

However, according to the lawmaker, the controversial line referenced a past political crisis involving the impeachment of the former governor of Oyo State, now Oba Senator Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, who is the newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Adebisi recalled that Oba Ladoja resisted political pressure and refused to accept his impeachment orchestrated by powerful interests at the time.

He urged critics not to take the lyrics out of context or personally, describing his father, Taiye Currency, as a seasoned performer with over 30 years of experience, who often used music to pass across important social and political messages through parables.

The coronation of Oba Ladoja last week Friday drew dignitaries from across the country and has been widely celebrated as a historic moment in Ibadanland of Oyo State.