Popular Nigerian Fuji singer, Saheed Osupa, has finally reacted after a controversial cleric, Al-Waraqi Olopameta, sparked outrage online by predicting his death.
The controversy began after a viral video surfaced in which Olopameta claimed that Osupa would die on January 10, 2026. The cleric alleged that the revelation was shown to him by God, insisting that it was divine and authentic. To back his claim, he swore by the Qur’an and even his own life.
Olopameta further stated that he was a devoted fan of Saheed Osupa, adding that the singer could only escape death by performing a ritual sacrifice. According to him, Osupa was required to kill a white ram, attach his name to it, and offer it as a sacrifice to prevent the alleged death.
The disturbing claim immediately triggered widespread reactions, with many Nigerians condemning the cleric’s statements. Matters escalated after a phone conversation involving Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Ishola Olanrewaju Alfulany surfaced online.
In the audio, the respected Islamic scholar strongly challenged Olopameta, warning that he was wanted and could end up in prison over his utterances. Alfulany also accused Olopameta of spreading false and misleading information about Islam.
Amid growing pressure and backlash, Olopameta later admitted that the death prophecy was not a divine revelation. He claimed the statement was merely a strategy to get Saheed Osupa’s attention. Rather than calming the situation, the admission fueled further public outrage.
Another video later emerged showing Olopameta pleading with the public for forgiveness. In the clip, he claimed he was on the run and hiding in a forest, alleging that he had been sleeping on a banana tree out of fear for his safety.
Breaking his silence for the first time, Saheed Osupa openly expressed his displeasure over the incident. The Fuji star condemned the cleric’s actions, warning him to stop invoking death on him and his colleagues. Osupa also described Olopameta as a fake cleric, distancing himself completely from the controversial prophecy.
In a strongly worded response, Saheed Osupa said that he would not die now rather it is Olopameta that would die before him.
The incident has continued to spark conversations online, with many Nigerians calling for stricter actions against individuals who spread fear and make reckless spiritual claims under the guise of religion.
In the end, the saga has left many Nigerians questioning the growing trend of sensational prophecies and fear-mongering on social media. While Saheed Osupa has dismissed the claim and moved on, the controversy has once again highlighted the need for accountability among self-styled clerics who make reckless declarations in the name of religion.