Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, better known by his stage name Odumodublvck, has shared details of a personal conversation he had with Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
In an interview, the hip-hop star recounted their meeting and the backlash he endured after publicly endorsing the politician.
The rapper, who recently collaborated with Nigerian footballer Alex Iwobi on a new track, disclosed that supporting Obi came with emotional and social costs.
According to him, he was on the receiving end of intense criticism and personal attacks, especially during the heat of the presidential campaigns.
Recounting his encounter with the former Anambra governor, Odumodublvck said, “When I saw him, I said, sir, good morning. Because of you, they are insulting me online, it’s true. When you were the presidential candidate, I came out and I supported you, everybody knows.” He emphasized that his support was based on personal conviction rather than political calculation.
He explained that his decision to publicly back Obi was a bold move, considering how unforgiving fans and critics can be towards entertainers who take political stances. “I didn’t want Peter Obi to save me. I even sang about it. You know what it is for an artist to come out and support a presidential candidate? Yes, backlash. But I did it,” he stated.
The rapper also gave insight into the dynamics within his own family during the elections. While his father was not in support of him voting, his mother stepped up to encourage his civic responsibility. “Daddy didn’t even want me to vote. I had to go and call my mother. She came, followed me to the polling unit, and made sure I voted for him,” he revealed.
Now preparing to release his fifth studio project, The Machine Is Coming, Odumodublvck said he is seeking Obi’s support—not as a political figure, but as a fellow Nigerian striving to succeed. “Don’t just look at it as if I’m an artist. I’m also an entrepreneur. This is my business. I’m the brand,” he said.
His candid revelation has ignited fresh discussions online about the intersection of entertainment and politics, and the often-overlooked consequences artists face when they choose to speak up.
