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‘Igbos own all the land in Lagos and are renting them back to indigenes’: Rapper IllBliss says
The controversy began after the rapper took to X (formerly Twitter) to defend the contributions of the Igbo community to Lagos’ economy. In his post, Illbliss highlighted the role Igbos have played in commerce and real estate development within the state.
“The Igbos have contributed immensely to the Lagos economy! Commerce wise! If you have a problem with it, hug a frigging transformer!!! We have made massive investments in real estate too!! Other tribes have contributed too. Why is it always a problem when it’s the Igbos? Why??” he wrote.
His remarks sparked reactions from several users, including an X user identified as @IgeOlusayo47761, who responded by urging the rapper to respect Lagos and acknowledge the opportunities the state has provided.
“Better go contribute and save your lands from erosion. Lagos has offered you betterment. Respect that and stop being lousy. No one sends ur papa,” the user wrote.
The conversation reportedly escalated when Illbliss was alleged to have replied in a now-deleted post, claiming that Igbos own large portions of land in Lagos and are renting them back to indigenes.
“We own your lands fool. We bought everywhere and renting it back to you. Thank you Lagos for the opportunity. You will pay rent forever in this city, bloody scavenger,” the alleged post read.
The comment, which has not been independently verified, quickly triggered widespread criticism online, with many social media users describing it as inflammatory and capable of fueling ethnic tensions between Lagos indigenes and the Igbo community.
As reactions continue to pour in, the rapper has remained at the center of a growing debate surrounding ethnic relations, investments, and ownership claims in Lagos. Neither Illbliss nor his representatives have officially addressed the controversy at the time of filing this report.
Checkout social media reactions below;
rickkyrich commented, “This is exactly one of the reasons South Africans wants us out of their land. You don’t have to remind people you own things in their land, just enjoy your wealth without having to constantly announce it.”
nadraassy2 said, “Can we learn decorum when on another’s man land pls !!! These things are so triggering and mostly explains the hostile treatment we’re getting from other countries. Respect your host always, no matter how much you think your presence has contributed to their growth they still gave you a landing space , a shelter , a home!!!!”
dare_fasasi wrote “When you make statements like this in someone else’s territory, you risk fueling hatred and creating unnecessary discord between your people and others. An ill-informed person once tried to crown himself king in another people’s territory, and now many people are suffering the consequences, with some even abandoning their lives and returning home from South Africa. Wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to remain silent.”
onyinye_abosi uttered, “On behalf of ndi Igbo dear Yorubas we apologies for that great blunder by our brother,the land is yours and you have been so accommodating don’t let someone that spoke from a ‘high/highness’ influence disturb you. Strong men are outside protesting bad governance he is here dragging land/territorial ownership. This is how it started in South Africa and escalated and even the government could not control it. We need each biko my brother’s let’s not fight our selves. You know this is weekend and must have high from Friday club.”
rickkyrich said, “This is exactly one of the reasons South Africans wants us out of their land. You don’t have to remind people you own things in their land, just enjoy your wealth without having to constantly announce it.”
real_yeazy uttered, “You own which lands? Property wey government fit demolish anytime if your head no wan correct? Delulu😁.”
The backlash also took another turn after netizens revisited an old podcast clip of Illbliss himself, where he spoke about clannish behaviour within parts of the South-East.
In the resurfaced clip, the rapper alleged that even within Igbo communities, people sometimes discriminate along state, town and local government lines.
“Where I’m from, they will tell you not to give it to an Anambra, Imo or Abia man, but to give it to someone from Enugu. The practice goes from state level down to local governments. They also warn against marrying from certain subgroups,” he said.
Some critics have since used the clip to accuse Illbliss of double standards, arguing that he had once openly criticised internal discrimination in the South-East, only to later make a controversial comment about land ownership in Lagos.
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