Popular Fuji musician Saheed Okunola has stirred controversy after openly admitting that he engages in voodoo practices, popularly referred to as juju, as part of his pursuit of success.
The singer made the revelation during a live performance at the 52nd birthday celebration of veteran actor Fatai Odua on March 30, 2026.
In a video that has since gone viral, Osupa was seen addressing his backup singers on stage, advising them to consider spiritual means to improve their performance, especially as they struggled to keep up with his delivery.
While explaining his stance, he maintained that such practices are not harmful but rather a means of personal advancement.
“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.
“That’s why anytime I wake, I always pay obeisance to my Ifa. I don’t know the deity beyond it, because it is worth paying homage to.
“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,” he said.
The Fuji star went further to claim that many people secretly practise similar beliefs.
“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,” he added.
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His comments have triggered strong reactions, particularly from Islamic clerics and followers who expressed disappointment over his remarks.
A cleric identified as Alagusiy on TikTok urged the singer to reconsider his position, stressing that his success is not tied to such practices.
“You don’t need to be promoting Ifa because there are a lot of Muslims who believe so much in you and follow your footsteps. Please return to God, he’s the one who made you famous and rich. Not Ifa or juju that you engage in. Even if you don’t pray or engage in anything fetish, God has already destined you to be great,” he said.
Another cleric, Uwais Lukman, argued that Osupa’s lifestyle contradicts religious expectations.
“Musicians are never seen as people who are on the right path because they can promote one religion today and another tomorrow. It is their job. For the simple fact that he still engages in music with instruments to promote it makes him less of a Muslim,” he said.
Similarly, a commentator known as General Tom accused the singer of disrespecting God, suggesting that his beliefs may have been influenced by spiritual consultations.
Responding to the backlash, Osupa defended himself, stating that he has never disrespected any religion.
He clarified that he acknowledges both Jesus Christ and Prophet Muhammad as being from God, while criticising what he described as insincere religious practices among some individuals.
Although he did not retract his earlier statements about practising juju, the singer maintained that his beliefs are personal and not intended to undermine any faith.