Popular Nigerian Fuji musician Saheed Osupa has ignited widespread discussion online after openly admitting to using traditional spiritual practices, commonly referred to as “juju,” to advance his career.
The revelation surfaced in a trending video from Osupa’s performance at the 62nd birthday celebration of veteran actor Fatai Odua, popularly known as Lalude, on March 30, 2026.
During the event, the Fuji star addressed his backup singers, who appeared to struggle during the performance, jokingly advising them to seek spiritual help to improve their memory and delivery.
Speaking candidly, Osupa stated he had previously been advised to deny using spiritual practices but chose to be honest:
“Somebody told me one time to grant an interview, denying that I’m a fetish person, but I told him that I am, and why should I deny it. I didn’t kill anyone with my juju or commit evil with it. I am only looking for how to progress. Nothing more.”
He further revealed that he regularly pays homage to Ifa as part of his personal beliefs and humorously questioned alternative means of success:
“If I don’t engage in voodoo, what else should I have employed? Is it Phensic or Panadol that will make me successful? It is not good to be poor and still not live a good life. Even if one is not enormously rich but should enjoy comfort.”
Osupa also claimed that many people practice similar spiritual rituals privately, while he does his openly:
“Everybody practises voodoo. While some hide behind the scenes to do theirs, I do mine in the open. All those talks of mine that I rely solely on the Bible and the Quran are pure lies.”
The musician’s admission has since sparked debates online about the role of traditional beliefs in modern Nigerian entertainment and the ethics of public disclosure of such practices.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
