Popular Nigerian Fuji singer Saheed Osupa has reacted to a viral death prophecy made by cleric Al-Waraqi Olopameta, describing the prediction as baseless and condemning the cleric for spreading fear.
The controversy began after Olopameta claimed that Osupa would die on January 10, 2026, alleging that the revelation was divinely inspired. The cleric reportedly swore by the Qur’an and his own life to validate the prophecy and insisted that Osupa could avoid the predicted death only by performing a ritual sacrifice involving a white ram.
The claim sparked outrage on social media and drew criticism from religious leaders. In a widely circulated audio, respected Islamic scholar Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Ishola Olanrewaju Alfulany rebuked Olopameta, warning that he could face legal action for misrepresenting Islam and spreading false teachings.
Amid the backlash, Olopameta admitted that the prophecy was not a divine revelation but a tactic to get Osupa’s attention. The admission, however, fueled further public outrage. In a subsequent video, Olopameta pleaded for forgiveness, claiming he had gone into hiding for fear of his safety.
Breaking his silence for the first time, Osupa condemned the cleric’s actions, describing him as a fake cleric and warning him to desist from making death pronouncements against entertainers. Osupa expressed confidence that he would not die as predicted and urged the public to ignore the false claims.
He said: Demonic alfa, demonic cleric, please don’t wish me dead. Everyone who wishes us dead will leave before us because the Great Egret bird wears white all through.
