Popular Nigerian Fuji music icon, Saheed Osupa, has issued a fiery response to a controversial death prophecy made against him by an Islamic cleric, Al-Waraqi Olopameta. The singer broke his silence after the prediction, which claimed he would die on January 10, 2026, sparked widespread outrage online and drew condemnation from other religious leaders.
The Controversial Prophecy and Backlash
The controversy erupted after a video of cleric Al-Waraqi Olopameta went viral. In the clip, Olopameta claimed he received a divine revelation that Saheed Osupa would die on the specified date. To add weight to his claim, he swore by the Qur'an and his own life. He further stated that the Fuji star could only avoid this fate by performing a specific ritual sacrifice involving a white ram.
The prophecy was immediately met with fierce criticism from the public, who labeled it a sham. The backlash intensified when an audio recording of a phone conversation featuring respected Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dr Ahmad Ishola Olanrewaju Alfulany, surfaced online. In the audio, Alfulany strongly rebuked Olopameta, warning him of potential arrest and imprisonment for his utterances, and accused him of misrepresenting Islam.
Osupa's Strongly-Worded Response
Amid the growing controversy, Saheed Osupa finally addressed the issue directly. In a video message, the Fuji legend condemned the cleric's actions in strong terms. He described Olopameta as a "demonic alfa, demonic cleric" and warned him to stop pronouncing death upon him and other entertainers.
Osupa expressed absolute confidence that he would not die as predicted, adding a stern warning that those who wish harm upon others would meet their end first. He distanced himself completely from the prophecy and urged the public to ignore the claims, cautioning against the spread of fear and false prophecies. Translating part of his message, he said: "Everyone who wishes us dead will leave before us because the Great Egret bird wears white all through."
Retraction and Online Reactions
Facing mounting pressure, cleric Al-Waraqi Olopameta later admitted that the death prophecy was not a divine revelation. He claimed it was merely a tactic to get Saheed Osupa's attention, an admission that fueled even more anger. Another video emerged showing Olopameta pleading for forgiveness and claiming he was on the run, hiding in a forest and sleeping in a banana tree out of fear for his safety.
The saga dominated conversations on social media, with many Nigerians supporting Osupa and condemning the cleric. Reactions compiled online included comments like "I trust my fave he no dey disappoint," and "Naso. Say no to bad prophecies." Others, like user ceo_yemadexoil, suggested the cleric "did it intentionally to trend and to get attention."
In related news, Saheed Osupa was recently seen alongside fellow Fuji star Pasuma at the 15th-year remembrance of Fuji pioneer, the late Ayinde Barrister, showcasing unity in the music community.
