Nigerian entertainment industry have witnessed a surge in prominence which has significantly increased the world profile of Nigerian entertainers – musicians, actors, actress and comedians. This sudden turn in fortune was attributed in certain quarters to the duck spirituality of the entertainers.
Today many Nigerian entertainers have been accused and some condemned of being involved in a particular confraternity.
Cultism is no longer child’s play, it is often a game of life and death. However, it comes with feelings of power and superiority which often gets a lot of young ones carried away.
Today in Nigeria, cultism is spreading like a wildfire among the young generation, and many top Nigerian entertainers have been accused of being the grand pioneers of some cult groups.
Here are the top 5 among the list;
Olamide
YBNL founder Olamide is widely regarded as a secret Lord. He is allegedly a member of the Buccaneer Confraternity. Most people think his dress sense is always reflective of his group. You either find Olamide wearing Yellow beret, handing out with members of the group or wearing souvenirs with the Buccaneers inscription.
Wizkid
Starboy as he’s fondly called, was also alleged to be a member of the Eiye confraternity popularly called Airlord. He is said to be one of the most prominent member of the group globally.
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Wizkid has been known to show off his alleged color at popular events and during his live shows both home and abroad.
Burna Boy
Burna Boy rose to prominence only a few years back and he has not made secret his involvement with the Aiye Confraternity. The artist has always donned a Rastafarian Look with a touch of gangsterism. In fact most of his songs centers around violence, alcohol drugs and s£x. Hence, such display has led some people to think that he could be one of them.
Emeka Ike
Emeka Ike is one of the few Nollywood actors who have been accused or associated with cultism. Reports had it that he was one of the kingpins of Airlord in Nigeria and was widely respected by his members.
Such reports has now become invalid since the 54-year-old actor became an evangelist.
Davido
DMW boss Davido Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is one of the most vocal members of the Aiye Confraternity popularly called Black Axe. Davido has been reported in several quarters to be one of the chief financials of Black Axe in Nigeria.
It was once gathered that the star artist inscribed seven on his head which is a sign indicating his rank both local and internationally. The young music star was alleged to be one of the most powerful and highest ranked member of the Black Axe group.
Kizz Daniel
Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has been accussed of being one of the “dopest” cultists around the block.
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In recent time, the fast rising artist has been presumed to be a member of the Alora Sea Lords as a result of his preferred dressing style. He has been spotted on different occasions showing off his beret and yellow outfits.
However, not much is known about his engagement aside from his newly developed dress and habit.