DJ Chicken Finally Breaks Silence After Release
Controversial Nigerian content creator DJ Chicken, whose real name is Ademola Abiodun, has regained his freedom after meeting his bail conditions. He was arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Ogba, Lagos State, on charges of cybercrime, breach of peace, and threats to kill Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu.
Shortly after his release, DJ Chicken went live on Instagram from inside a vehicle, smiling and interacting with followers. His lawyer was also present in the vehicle during the livestream, which quickly circulated online.
Life Behind Bars: No Sleep for 12 Days
Speaking about his detention experience, DJ Chicken claimed he was unable to sleep throughout his entire 12-day incarceration. He stated, “I couldn’t sleep for the entire 12 days. My prison mates were scared of me because they thought I was going to do something bad to them.” He summed up his ordeal in one sentence: “There’s nothing like freedom.”
DJ Chicken was remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre after his arrest. The charges stemmed from a viral video in which he claimed President Tinubu would not win the 2027 election. Although he later apologized and described the statement as a joke meant to gain attention, he was arrested and arraigned.
Public Reactions to DJ Chicken’s Video
Social media users reacted to DJ Chicken’s account of his detention. User @AdetoroOlax commented: “Dj chicken same pattern, him go kon humble like say e no go still enta Wahala next tomorrow.” Another user, @_onlywithpaul, wrote: “Freedom at last.”
Sowore Offers Help
Activist and politician Omoyele Sowore previously offered to help secure DJ Chicken’s release. In a social media post, Sowore called on anyone with access to DJ Chicken’s family to contact him, stating he was willing to challenge what he described as excessive charges filed by the Nigerian Police. “I want to help get DJ Chicken out of prison because I do not believe he deserves to spend a day behind bars; he is entitled to his liberty under the law,” Sowore wrote.
