Nigerian Rapper, Odumodu Blvck Rejects Inauguration Invite -

Upcoming rapper, Odumodu Blvck turns down chance to perform at the Presidential inauguration on May 29.
The Nigerian artiste thus made headlines with the public disclosure which of course had some mixed reactions.
According to the artiste, his divergence from the president-elect’s ideals as the primary reason for his refusal.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that emerging Nigerian rapper, Odumodu Blvck, has made headlines after publicly disclosing that he declined an invitation to perform at the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The artist, renowned for his hit track ‘Declan Rice,’ took to Twitter to reveal his decision, highlighting his divergence from the president-elect’s ideals as the primary reason for his refusal.

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In a now-deleted tweet posted on Thursday, May 25, Odumodu Blvck disclosed that he had been approached by the inauguration team to deliver a performance during the ceremony, scheduled for May 29.

However, the rapper opted to decline the invitation, stating that the organizers had not conducted adequate research before reaching out to him.

“They tried to get me to perform at the inauguration, they did not do their research,” he expressed in the tweet that has since been deleted.

While Odumodu Blvck did not delve into the specifics of his misalignment with President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ideals, his decision to reject the invitation reflects his stance on certain principles and values.

The rapper’s declaration serves as a reminder of the significance that artists place on aligning their artistic endeavors with their personal beliefs and ideologies.

The tweet garnered considerable attention, sparking conversations and speculation about Odumodu Blvck’s motivations and the potential impact of his refusal on the inauguration ceremony.

Nigerian Rapper, Odumodu Blvck Rejects Inauguration Invite — Nigerian artiste Odumodu Blvck

As an up-and-coming artist, his decision to decline the invitation may not only be a reflection of his personal values but also a strategic move to maintain artistic integrity and authenticity.

Odumodu Blvck’s prominence has been steadily rising in the Nigerian music scene, with ‘Declan Rice’ gaining widespread popularity and acclaim. His music resonates with a growing audience, making his refusal to perform at the inauguration a noteworthy statement of his individuality and independence as an artist.