Controversial content creator and disc jockey DJ Chicken has been remanded in Kirikiri Prison after allegedly making threatening remarks against President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu.
A video recorded during a visit by associates on Monday showed the entertainer unusually quiet, calm, and weak, starkly contrasting his typical energetic and outspoken personality.
The video has since gone viral on social media, sparking widespread reactions from Nigerians. Many users commented on his visible humility, with one writing, “Survival instinct kicks in immediately.
Once wahala show face, humility becomes the first language.” Another user warned, “Whatever you are doing, make sure you don’t enter prison. It’s worse than being broke.” The entertainer is currently awaiting trial.
Key Points:
Social media users are drawing lessons from DJ Chicken’s visible change in demeanour.
The case highlights legal consequences for threatening public figures.
Public reactions reflect fears about prison conditions and loss of freedom.
The viral video has sparked debate about free speech and its limits.
Timing of the incident raises questions about enforcement against online threats.
The outcome of DJ Chicken’s trial and whether the legal proceedings will serve as a deterrent for similar online behaviour.
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— OLAMIDE πΈπ (@Olamide0fficial) July 13, 2026


