Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke played a Bandiri drum alongside Muslim clerics who visited his residence to celebrate his victory in the 2026 governorship election. The moment, captured in a video posted on Sunday, August 16, 2026, showed the governor seated and actively drumming as the clerics sang and celebrated in traditional style. The clip quickly went viral, drawing hundreds of thousands of views and generating lively reactions on social media.
Governor's Cross-Religious Appeal
The video highlighted Adeleke's comfort in both Christian and Islamic settings, with many commenters praising his warmth and free-spirited nature. One user, @omobabashade, noted: "We do pray together during ileya in EDE, so he does both." Another, @ozedlamanii, added: "The man too wise! E dey both cele and Methodist, Christian and Muslim and even traditionalist." This cross-religious appeal was seen by many as a mark of genuine leadership.
The clerics visited Adeleke's home to offer congratulations and prayers in the Bandiri style, a traditional Islamic musical form. The governor's participation was seen as a sign of his connection with people of different faiths, a quality that resonated with viewers.
Viral Reactions and Family Comparisons
Social media users on X reacted enthusiastically to the video. @The28Hours wrote: "me and this guy with white cap beside the that guy with drum, we dy play ball together back then, man don turn alfa?" @ChefMoe6 commented: "I just love happy people, this man is naturally happy." @adedokuntasleem shared: "However let live jokes aside. I see most of @davido traits from his uncle. When they say blood is thicker than water. This is the example. Almost most of the social and musical way davido express his same as his UNCLE."
@agbe_ere wrote: "He's the man of the people. Sha remember to sleep for atleast 8hrs everyday." @Money_shark7 said: "Anybody wey dey happy pass this man must be on colos." The comparisons to his nephew, Afrobeats superstar Davido, were frequent, with fans pointing to a shared energy and love for music in the family.
Related Celebrations
In related news, Legit.ng reported that Adeleke became emotional during a phone conversation with Davido after the election victory. Additionally, Davido's father, Deji Adeleke, threw a party to celebrate his younger brother's win, where the billionaire showed off a rare dance move. Another clip captured Governor Adeleke and other family members joining Deji on the dance floor, further showcasing the family's celebratory mood.
The viral drumming video has cemented Adeleke's image as a people's governor, with many Nigerians lauding his ability to connect across religious and cultural lines. The visit and the governor's response underscored the significance of the 2026 victory, which was described as historic by some commentators.
