Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has made a controversial claim about the music industry, alleging that some artistes turn to voodoo in their pursuit of hit songs.
The rapper, whose real name is Tochukwu Ojogwu, made the remarks during an appearance on the Tea With Tay podcast, where he discussed the difficulty of producing commercially successful music and the pressure artistes face to remain relevant.
According to Odumodublvck, achieving a hit record is not easy, with some musicians reportedly going through their entire careers without producing a song that reaches that level of success.
He suggested that the struggle can push some artistes towards practices he described as spiritual or supernatural.
“Getting a hit song is not easy. Sometimes people even do jazz to get one. That is why you see some artists crashing out when they struggle to get a hit,” he said.
Odumodublvck did not identify any artiste he believes has used such practices or provide evidence to support the allegation.
Odumodublvck Praises Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido
While discussing the challenge of producing successful records consistently, the rapper singled out Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido for praise.
He argued that their ability to release hit songs over several years deserves recognition, particularly in an industry where maintaining commercial momentum can be difficult.
“Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido have been dropping hit songs consistently for years.
“You have to respect that. Some artistes never get a hit song throughout their careers,” he added.
His comments highlight the pressure on Nigerian musicians to maintain a steady presence on streaming platforms, radio and the wider Afrobeats market.
Odumodublvck Shares Odumeje’s Alleged Warning
In a separate revelation, Odumodublvck also spoke about a troubling vision he said popular Nigerian cleric Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, widely known as Odumeje, had shared with him.
In a post on X, the rapper claimed that Odumeje contacted him and described a vision in which some people allegedly wanted to detain and poison him.
Odumodublvck said the warning did not make him afraid, expressing confidence in his Christian faith and belief that God would protect him.
He wrote:
“Odumeje called me. He said, ‘I saw in a vision that they wanted to detain you and poison you.’ My God will never let me die. This is what it means to go against the world of darkness. Unfortunately, I am fortified with the blood of Christ. He said, ‘Do not worry, they will not understand.’ Victory is assured. Amen.”
The rapper did not identify the people allegedly involved or provide evidence of a plot to detain or poison him.
His comments present the warning as a spiritual revelation attributed to Odumeje, rather than confirmation of an actual threat.
The two revelations have added another layer to Odumodublvck’s recent public conversations, touching on the pressures of the Nigerian music business, spirituality and his personal faith.