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Veteran rapper Lord of Ajasa officially became a United States citizen after completing his naturalisation process alongside his wife, Funmi.
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Music stars including 9ice, ID Cabasa, and Mike Ezuruonye sent public congratulations.
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The Ondo-born artist is celebrated as a founding father of commercial Yoruba hip-hop.
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His early hits paved the way for indigenous rap stars like Dagrin, Olamide, and Reminisce.
October 8, (THEWILL) – Veteran Nigerian musician Olusegun Osaniyi, widely known as Lord of Ajasa, has officially become a United States citizen after completing his naturalization ceremony.
The pioneering rapper broke the news directly to his fans through his Instagram page, where he shared photos and videos documenting the event outside a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office.
Dressed formally for the milestone, the Ondo State native posed beside his wife, Funmi, as the couple held mini American flags and his official certificate of naturalization. He captioned the post with a simple message expressing gratitude to his new home country.
The announcement quickly sparked celebrations across the Nigerian entertainment industry. Longtime friends, producers, and music peers flooded his comment section with warm wishes.
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Music producer ID Cabasa, singer 9ice, actor Mike Ezuruonye, and filmmakers including Kunle Afod and Olayinka Solomon were among the prominent figures congratulating him on the achievement.
Born in Akure, Lord of Ajasa rose to national prominence in the early 2000s and is widely recognized as one of the founding fathers of commercial Yoruba hip-hop.
At a time when Nigerian rap was heavily dominated by English lyrics, his breakout songs like “Maiyilo” and “Le Fenu So” proved that indigenous languages could thrive on mainstream radio. His distinct style opened doors for a long line of indigenous rap stars who followed in his footsteps.
His citizenship marks a fulfilling personal chapter for the music legend, who has spent recent years living in the United States while maintaining strong ties to his roots and legacy in Nigerian popular culture.
Segun Adeyemi serves as the Associate Editor of THEWILL Newspaper, leveraging more than ten years of editorial expertise and a proven track record in mainstream journalism.
