Veteran rapper Olusegun Osaniyi, popularly known as Lord of Ajasa, has become a United States citizen.
The Yoruba rap pioneer shared the milestone on his Instagram page, posting clips and photos holding his American citizenship certificate.
In one photo, the rapper posed with his wife and the American flag.
The announcement drew congratulatory messages from fellow artistes, music producers, and fans, with many of his long-time associates celebrating him in the comments.
Lord of Ajasa is widely regarded as one of the pioneers who popularised indigenous Yoruba rap in mainstream Nigerian music before the emergence of acts like Dagrin, Olamide and Reminisce.
He is known for hits such as “Le Fenu So,” “Esha Lo Bade” and “Mai Lo,” songs that remain reference points in conversations about the early years of Yoruba hip-hop and the Coded Tunes era.
His naturalisation has also laid to rest years of speculation among fans about his frequent stays in the US, where he has been performing at shows and other engagements.
