{
  "id": 8417221,
  "title": "Odumodublvck sparks reactions after asking President Tinubu for grant",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/odumodublvck-sparks-reactions-after-asking-president-tinubu-for-grant",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T08:18:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/19/odumodublvck-sparks-reactions-after-asking-president-tinubu-for-grant/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rapper Odumodublvck has stirred mixed reactions after requesting financial aid from President Bola Tinubu for himself and his musical peers. Responding to a post by Tinubu on his X account regarding a meeting with Paris-based entertainment executive Vincent Bolloré, Odumodublvck called on the president to acknowledge the positive impact of the entertainment industry on Nigeria and provide financial support to artists. He wrote, \"Baba come give boys advance from government funds. Na you go be the biggest label boss. Because of you, underground artists will see something.\" Some fans criticized Odumodublvck for addressing the President's Paris meeting while ignoring ongoing terrorism and hardship in the country. In response, Odumodublvck argued that government aid is uncommon for artists, unlike civil servants and business owners. He also noted that he had not seen a government-supported artist make an album, despite musicians bringing pride to the country globally. \"Jaga [Jagaban], give me to fly high. I deserve it, sir. Governmental backing for artists gatts dey,\" he added. The financial request from Odumodublvck to President Tinubu has shocked many, particularly given he turned down substantial payment to perform at a Tinubu campaign event earlier. His plea for government assistance, made months before Nigeria's presidential election, has sparked questions about his integrity and political stance.",
  "summary": "Controversial rapper, Odumodublvck has sparked mixed reactions after asking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide financial assistance to him and his colleagues. While reacting to a post on Tinubu’s X handle on Friday about the President’s meeting with entertainment and media executive, Vincent Bolloré of the Bolloré Group in Paris, Odumodublvck urged President Tinubu not only to […]…",
  "key_points": [
    "Rapper Odumodublvck asks President Tinubu for financial grant for artists.",
    "Fans criticize Odumodublvck for addressing Paris meeting while ignoring Nigeria's issues.",
    "Odumodublvck emphasizes lack of government support for artists compared to civil servants."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}