Controversy as Fuji Star Saheed Osupa Speaks on ‘Juju’ and Success

Popular Fuji musician Saheed Osupa has sparked widespread reactions after openly speaking about using traditional spiritual practices, commonly referred to as “juju,” as part of his journey to success.

The singer made the remarks during a live performance at the 52nd birthday celebration of veteran Nollywood actor Fatai Odua, popularly known as Lalude, on March 30, 2026.

In a video from the event that has since gone viral, Osupa was seen advising his backup singers to adopt similar practices to enhance their performance, particularly as they struggled to keep pace with him on stage. Speaking humorously, he listed items they could use, insisting that such measures were not inherently harmful but intended to improve their wellbeing.

He further revealed that he had previously been advised to publicly deny engaging in such practices but declined, maintaining that he saw nothing wrong in it.

According to him, his actions were not meant for harm but for personal progress, adding that he regularly pays homage to Ifa as part of his routine.

The Fuji star also claimed that many people engage in similar practices privately, even if they do not admit it publicly.

His comments, however, have drawn criticism from various quarters, particularly among Islamic clerics and followers who expressed concern over his statements.

Some clerics, reacting on social media platforms, rejected his claims and urged him to refrain from promoting such beliefs, noting that many of his fans look up to him as a role model.

Others questioned the alignment of his statements with religious teachings, while advising him to focus on faith and values that promote spiritual discipline.

In response to the backlash, Osupa clarified that he holds both Christianity and Islam in high regard, acknowledging the significance of Jesus Christ and Prophet Muhammad, while also criticizing what he described as insincerity in religious practice.

Despite the criticism, the singer has not retracted his earlier statements, leaving the conversation ongoing across social and religious circles.