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Social Media Erupts As Nigerian Governor Turns DJ (Video)
By Benjamin Abioye

In a surprising turn of events, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sparked a wave of reactions after a video showing him performing as a DJ at a Lagos Open party surfaced online.
The video, shared on the X platform, shows Sanwo-Olu confidently manning the turntables, playing music for the crowd, particularly featuring popular Nigerian artist Asake. The governor appeared to be fully engaged with the music, even dancing along while the crowd vibed to the beats.
This unexpected display of the governor’s talent has drawn attention and sparked a range of reactions across social media. Many were amused and surprised by Sanwo-Olu’s turn behind the DJ booth, while others had more critical remarks about his actions.
Reactions in the comment section varied, with some users expressing their admiration and humor, while others raised concerns. One user, @AnyanwuFin, joked, “Nothing wey Sanwo-Olu never do… E remain man en act as beggar for street.” Others questioned the timing of his performance, with @Oscar50_ writing, “Elections don the near, you fit see am for studio tomorrow the produce song for Wizkid.” Meanwhile, @Drwhite0 raised a critical point, saying, “You think you can make it in Nigerian with one job?”
Some users, however, praised the governor for his light-hearted moment. @JohnAbiogo commented, “After your government you can be DJ Sanwo-Olu. Nice name abi na, what do you guys think of this?” Reflecting on his leadership, @ANTHONYUWABUNK1 expressed support for Sanwo-Olu despite his flaws: “I just like this man shall. If not that lekki rubbish he allowed them to use him, he will be on the list of best governors without bad report.” Similarly, @Lemiija praised his governance, stating, “To be real, Sanwo is a good guy. Even though he has his flaws, but he’s not bad as a governor.”
On the other hand, some reactions were more critical. @urhobofirstson suggested that the governor might be fooling the public: “For him mind he de fool the public.” Others, like @OMOADUNNI1, were less kind, stating, “Person wey no get sense… in the history of Lagos state governor no body mumu reach this man.”
Despite the mix of praise and criticism, Sanwo-Olu’s DJ performance has certainly sparked conversations about his leadership and public image. Some see it as a fun moment, while others question the appropriateness of the display in light of the state’s pressing issues. Regardless, the governor’s performance continues to dominate discussions, with many on social media offering their opinions on the unexpected moment.
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