Opinions are sharply divided on the new song produced by rappers, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz and Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, with stage name Vector, which is titled Mr Yakubu which was released to diss the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu’s performance in the 2023 presidential election results.
Falz and Vector in the song slammed INEC for not posting the results of the election on its website in real time. The musicians also depicted security flaws and indiscipline among security personnel during the election.
The rappers also mentioned how youths were shot during the 2020 #EndSARS protest.
However, reactions have continued to trail the song with some notable individuals hailed the rappers while some reserved sharp criticism for them.
Reacting to the new song, another singer, popularly known as Charly Boy praised the artistes for tackling the INEC chairman in the song.
“Falz the bahd guy song for Mr Yakubu. Oya, guys let’s put songs together for our INEC chairman wey wan scatter us,” he said.
“Falz didn’t just make Yakubu Mahmood’s evil known all over, he just put the judiciary on the spot. That guy is the African Giant. My respect to Vector. All eyes on the judiciary. Thanks Falz,” another user, @Novieverest also commented.
Social media influence and music critic Daniel Regha accused Falz of holding only the INEC chairman responsible for the failures witnessed during the elections.
“Falz called out “Mr Yakubu” in his new song ft Vector but didn’t address candidates, their aides, Men of God, traditional leaders & others who in one way or another contributed to the political instability plus electoral violence; Enough with the bias, hold everyone accountable,” he said.
