Nigerian singer Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, popularly known as Seyi Shay, has stirred widespread reactions after revealing she was once a member of the Illuminati, a secret society long rumored to influence global entertainment and politics.
Speaking candidly on the OffAir Podcast hosted by Gbemi and Toolz, the Yolo Yolo crooner described her involvement as a distinct phase in her career.
“That’s when I was in the Illuminati. That’s when I joined the Illuminati. That’s when it was official. Do you understand? I was an Illuminati member,” she said.
While the public has often speculated about celebrity ties to the group, Seyi Shay’s admission marks one of the few times a Nigerian artist has openly confirmed such an affiliation. She emphasized that recognition of these connections is more common within the entertainment industry than among fans.
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“It’s not the fans, guys. It’s the people in the industry… the ones who work with me, work with her, work with that one,” she added.
The revelation has sparked mixed reactions online, with some applauding her honesty and others questioning the implications. Clips from the interview have gone viral, reigniting debates around fame, influence, and the hidden dynamics of the music industry.
Seyi Shay, known for her bold personality and genre-defying music, has remained a prominent figure in Nigerian entertainment. Her latest disclosure adds a new layer to her public persona and invites deeper conversations about transparency and myth in celebrity culture.
