- Solomon Buchi criticised the Ojude Oba festival, sparking backlash and renewed debate on activism and cultural expression.
- Social media users reacted sharply, with opinions divided between cultural defence and political criticism.
Controversial media commentator Solomon Buchi has sparked heated reactions online after criticising Nigerians, particularly Yorubas, over the celebration of the Ojude Oba festival.
In a post that has since gone viral, Buchi expressed frustration over what he described as selective activism, arguing that social media outrage fades too quickly while cultural events continue uninterrupted.
“After a brief wave of social media activism, just calling out issues for a few seconds, a whole festival by Yoruba people went on with partying. In a sane country, that festival should not have continued,” he said.
His comment immediately triggered a wave of responses across social media, with many users defending the cultural significance of the festival, while others accused him of politicising a traditional celebration.
On X (formerly Twitter), users reacted sharply:
Adetayo Michael
“@michel_hanniels · 15m”
But Seyi Makinde can conduct rally for his presidential ambitions yesterday and he’s even having his party Presidential primaries today abi ? Una never ready .
Jindu
“@Phils_Cassidy · 7m”
This is even you, talking about people that don’t care. Someone bantered me for talking about this, rained insults on me.
🌷
“@It_michii · 31m”
what’s really going on in this country
Aishaaa🌸❤️
“@Abekksss · 18m”
My prayer are with the kids and the teachers God will bring them home safely
Vawulence Toons
“@VawulenceToons · 13m”
This vampz u funny sha. Person dey attack ur culture for political reasons. U post am because of elon funds. Na wa
King Resilience
“@kingwizzi_tweet · 20m”
What’s wrong with them preserving their culture and traditions? Ojude Oba festival 💯
Adenike 🧕🏽
“@adenike_szn · 34m”
Okayy
Lola_Montana💫
“@Funm_e_Martins · 18m”
He wants to trend again
CFO
“@CFOPHARM · 30m”
Wtf 😬
Agbari Ojukwu
“@sucreblazing · 1m”
Why are the baboons crying up and down because of a mere festival?? 😆 kilode ??
