Lord of Ajasa announces US citizenship, shares video with wife Funmi
Lord of Ajasa announced on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 that he has become a United States citizen, sharing an Instagram Story video where he holds his citizenship certificate beside his wife Funmi and poses with the American flag. In the clip he told 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.' He also posted a photograph of the couple with the flag. Fans and colleagues—including music producer ID Cabasa, actors Kunle Afod and Yemi Solade, and singer 9ice—congratulated him in the comments.
The Ondo-born rapper is recognised for pioneering indigenous-language rap in Nigeria, helping the genre gain mainstream acceptance through early collaborations with 9ice, Olamide and the late Da Grin. His career slowed around 2019 due to health issues including a peptic ulcer, though he still appears on stage occasionally. The citizenship announcement has revived interest in his musical contributions and his long‑standing ties to the US, where he frequently performed and which sparked speculation about a permanent move.
Will his new status encourage more Nigerian artists to seek international opportunities, or will you explore his catalog—from ‘Ma Yi Lo’ to recent tracks—to appreciate his role in shaping Nigerian hip‑hop now that he’s back in the spotlight?