The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested Nigerian musician, Naira Marley, real name Afeez Fashola.Although the reason behind his arrest is yet to be made public, it might be in connection with his statements on social media which glorifies internet fraudsters, popularly called Yahoo boys.
Perhaps coincidentally, Naira Marley released the official video of his hit track, ‘Am I A Yahoo Boy’ featuring Zlatan on Thursday He said: “All you guys, all the money in your pockets, all the money you spend, you think it’s the government that is making the money go round?”
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Has chairman of FIRS Babatunde Fowler been arrested yet?hes a bigger yahoo boy.
Take this nonsense down, go and carry NIS news about ripping Nigerians off, nonsense
AfoUnofficial Please there should also arrest small doctor, zlatan and burna boy.. This are the artist that are spoiling our young generation
In efcc custody?
Dumbudor!
Naira maley is a goal.
He should b a role model to the youths n as such weigh what he says in public
The man who stole the goods and the one who bought them are both guilty
Promoting illegality is as good as committing it. Companies advertised to promote their commodities because they understand the power of the media. So if someone is using his music to promote the fraudulent acts, nothing is wrong arresting him. Let's not support evil
Why dem go arrest igbolabi..💸💸💵💵😢😢
Abegi. Person wey dem Don release
I support the investigation of this guy, enough of promoting dubious act through musical platforms, he must have had the experience and thinking he can get away with it. His friends and promoters should be arrested, they all work together. Electronic criminals is gv us bad name
I don't support fraud in any form. Pls go after politicians {Lawmakers Senators and House of Reps} they're the No. 1 problem of this country. They earn more than any President or lawamaker of advance countries yet, Nigeria is backwards in every regard. EfccGoAfterLawmakers
This country is a mess, we no longer have a voice
😂😂😂😂
All is well...even in the well....
Naira Marley(in jaywon voice): I’m I a yahoo boy ?
In a sane country, some1 like that wld be monitored untill they get something tangible 2 indict him b4 any arrest but this is Nigeria. Some Dons in this yahoo game just got elected in this just concluded elections. They know them but levels get level. Shit hole country😏
They should drill him well and if found guilty should be sent to jail.
and after taking pictures with them,,they are realeased
Next is for Britain to nullify his British citizenship. That would be a welcomed development.
Simi see Nara marley inside EFCC net....come n escort him go prison...
Why is Ganduje not arrested? EFCC is super corrupt witch hunting political tool.
When will EFCC arrest the real scammers, They one's that stole our 24 hours Electricity over the years, Our good roads, hospitals, social security for the masses but what do you get, The police are protecting the real thieves and some of them are even called Excellency
What is his offence ?
Loool. Just right when it was his birthday wow
Am happy hearing this... SayNoToFraud
Nice move
Let face facts. Internet fraud is evil. But let's still look at the economic side of it. Do you know how much money their illicit acts brings in annually to this country? Millions of USD, whether you like it or not their evil money is aiding our dying economy.
Efcc and Npolice will soon clash
To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.
You arrest him because of lyrics. Disgusting
They should release him. If they work against corruption then they should arrest corrupted politicians. Useless country
😂🤣😂🤣
The freedom fighter for Yahoo boys
This rain will fall in everybody's roof.....
😂😂😂🤣🤣 Shebi some people were praising his good works some weeks ago.
I see people saying shit on here Freedom of speech is by anyway limited okay We can't just come to the limelight and say things that contradict the ordinary law of the land ... Just to please our niggas and justify our self action c'mon we are educated... 🙏🙏🙏💯
Jobless agency.
Eyin blogger blogger, se mo j’omo yahoo?🔊🔊
Zlatan ibile have been picked up as well.
Davido said 'nobody holy'
Which yahoo guy in naija pass Gandollar?🚶♂️
Zlatan go don japa!!!
Ehen dey don catch am! Lock Him Up! Just sit down and be saying rubbish encouraging thieves to go out and rob, meanwhile that's the reason the global community drags our name in the mud and call us all sorts from scammers to thieves
The boy reflects the rot in the society. Gainful employment will discourage 'yahoo activities'. Meanwhile heavy duty criminal 'yahooliganism' is going on in the highest places, and how many of the big yahoo boys who steal and milk the country dry are behind bars? So sad!
He has been released
🤷🏽♂️ wtf!
Lmaooooooo *rolling
What will he be charged with?
Derek74399105 We Live in a country where we give Amnesty to people that kill countless of Citizens that have the right to live alll because they ask for forgiveness😂😂🤣😂😂...... but arrest someone because of personal Opinion...... what a country ......
If truly he uttered these, the EFCC, I think is on the right to arrest him. How did he know the current circulation of money in the country is attributed to the activities of Yahoo guys if he doesn't have an Indepth knowledge of their mode of operation or doesn't even take part?
Biodunn_F 😂
Better, he will learn how to compose himself and choose his diction right
If singing the praises of a fraudulent activity has not been made a crime already, maybe that is because those making the laws are themselves criminals in Nigerian . Somebody is glorifying Yahoo boys, and some idiots are talking of freedom of speech?
freenairamarley
And he is not a yahoo boy 😂😂😂😂
Nairamarleyyahoo.com😂
EFCC wants to make that fool popular. Never heard of the fool until he opened his mouth for his foolish opinion about stealing!
Is he a yahoo Boy🎵🎵
Oh Ye Hypocrites: Who diverted the IDP camp money ? Who is Gandollar? NHIS scandal no be Yahoo? NSITF Scandal no be Yahoo? Tradermoni no be Scam? is Naira Marley the only one singing praises to Yahoo Boys? The tyranny Rule go reach you one day.
But if the guy was an APC chieftain, they would claim no one has submitted a petition against him so they can't arrest him.
CAN Y'ALL HELP US TWEET HE'S BEEN RELEASED
He’s free.marliansnomannerz
Please charge him with promoting, attempting and aiding crime . Just send all fraudsters, their sponsors and supporters to jail.
officialEFCC is he a yahoo boy?
wait ooh is it because of weed
I pray he doesn't come out an informant
This is the big and unsolvable problme that Nigeria will surely face till entire life........ Nigeria is not a country again it’s a zoo let kuku become slave back make dem give all the Nigeria citizen slave uniform .Free naira marley and jail buari with is fulanis...coward pple
See his life now ,now I think he's now bonafide yahoo yahoo
Ladies and gentlemen, ẹni're lọ 😂
Naira Marley You're Under Arrest 🗣Anything you say will be used Against You in the court of law
Fake news 😒
E don red
EFCC pls all those spoiling the nation,arrest them.
freenairamarley
Am not a fan of his music But if he can be arrested just because of he’s public opinion and speech then I think we have a reason to doubt thier so called raids on internet fraudsters of recent
EFCC WAN DO NOTICE ME, LOL 😂. WHEN DEY NO BORN THIER PAPA TO INVESTIGATE SOME PEOPLE I WILL NOT MENTION. This one wey get muscle should be sent to sambisa to swallow live bomb 💣 🤣🤣
I didn't even know who this guy was until now... So that's good PR for him. When they release him he will make a 'noisy sound' that passes on as music these days and will trend. Making millions on the back of it. Good for him really
Bobrisky is another. A bad influence to our youths.
He should be taught a good lesson
I guess every Nigerian lauding the Efcc for arresting someone for expressing He’s public opinion Should also commend the policemen who went to raid clubs in Abuja to arrest innocent women and raped them with Nylon of pure water sachets or jail them free Naija Marley
But Is He A Yahoo Boy?🎶 NairaMarley
Igbo labi...
is the NFF president a Yahoo boy or a Yahoo man😆😂🤣🤣?...na nairamarley una see abi
This is the right man Buhari can use as tools
Fuck officialEFCC They have failed nigerians and they have failed the world... Stupid set of people called officialEFCC Free Naira Marley and go and capture the criminal politicians. Nonsense
Lol. I can bet the whole landmass of Nigeria that he'll be released before we hear the whole story
Under this government a lot of journalist activists have been arrested and thrown in jail unlawfully just because they spoke against this government and criticized them This is not a military Regime nor A country like Saudi arebia where your not entitled to your free speech
Nonsense
It’s Funny how people are here applauding the useless Efcc for arresting something based on He’s public oppinion and speech which are his right It’s he’s turn today who’s turn it is tomorrow no one knows This is a clear case of intimidation and oppression
This is called 'You Played yourself' in a country where there is no law. They can actually close their eyes and fvck your life up, it doesnt cost them anything !!!! Those account on IG that are backing him up better go bring him out
nairamarley was just saying his mind on the issue,who is proud of fraud? The answer is no one but the condition of the country makes it seem like the best choice because it is better than begging your broke neighbor who ends up insulting you or armed robbery.
Happy birthday to you
I hope they have evidence of yahoo activities and can make it stick. Ppl like this have to be stopped from promoting crime.
Just baseless,he’s not even committed a crime buh that’s just how sad Nigeria is... Freedom of speech is felony to the government and mass hysteria is crazy asf wen u see all the myopic reasons people are giving here 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
did he come to naija? Tot he ran away
Unfortunately Naira Marley couldn't JAPA. He was caught, lol
biyitemitope why is he being arrested?
Stupid show of shame by the officialEFCC, have you questioned hadisirika who used our billions to produce a logo😎
NairaMarley
jenibeybee Yanga dey sleep wahala go wake am
Lol
Lol EFCC is he a yahoo boy?
This government is confused
No case here. Freedom of expression is guaranteed in our constitution. But dem go just extort am sha
Lmaooooooo
Its a social media stunt..he has a new song on Youtube 'I am a yahoo boy ft Zlatan'.
Make Zlatan self dey Tread carefully cause whenever there is a Gbas there must be Gbos according Professor Newton's Third Law
And today Na the idiots birthday oooo. Well let's say EFCC came to deliver Birthday gift and saw another thing entirely. So reason for the Arrest. Am sure the aim was to deliver Birthday Gifts to him.
morry_official Freedom of speech dey but freedom after speech, I don't know man
On what grounds was he arrested... because if it was for his statement about yahoo boys, i need to ask why olamide, reminisce, qdot, cdq, davido, shina peller, etc... have not been arrested .... Or is it just a diversion for their incompetent act.
Efcc can’t do shit to this guy, he’s a musician and a British citizen as well and he was only saying the truth. Who are the people promoting and doing shows in abroad... UK, USA, Europe etc if not yahoo boys? Let’s keep deceiving ourselves oooo
Is he a yahoo boy
God of popularity has visited this boy o.... Abi wetin be dis than making him famous. EFCC is jobless: of all these polithievians out there. What a paltry effort!
I can see dat officialEFCC has becom so jobless dat a 'mere' statemt by a hustling musician would warrant arrest wen the likes of Gandollar ar walkin freely nd living flamboyantly.
Naira Marley: Am I a Yahoo boy? EFCC:
I thought they said he in UK 😂😂😂
Simi see trouble
I hope officialEFCC can provide evidence for nairamarley Arrest
Nigeria is actually the comedy headquarters of the world
Long overdue
I notice that is the reason why they all sing love songs
Lovely.
Na like this Fela Kuti start to talk he mind una papa chanted 'that Fela na stupid man! kill him! Jail him!' but today Fela na legend for everyone ear. This world is full hypocrites. Silent guns.
Instead of him to shut up and go and buy a beach house somewhere and sleep, he forgot that these agencies have equipments and resources to chase whoever they want and find some dirt.
LOL
No manaz Efcc should go after politicians not small boys who trying to earn a living in a hard country like ours 😢
Igbolabi fi Igbo foyin ko de ni da fun iyalaya yin
FreeNairaMarley
🎧 to 'This Is Nigeria' by Falz D Bahd Guy
Good, very good. No to fraud
Good news!
LMFAO 😂 RuggedyBaba reading this.
dblacson What freedom?
He need a lawyer tho🙌🏼🤣
Some said this is good 😂 Hope we can still remember government gave 100bn to miyetti to stop kidnapping. Now I know we are the main problem in this country not even the government.
*laughs in Simi*
Granted His blatant support for internet fraud is bad but EFCC is just wasting resources to do publicity stunt. Inviting him for questioning would be more sensible. Arresting? For what? Instagram posts? Won't fly. Assuming nobi bribe EFCC sef wan collect. Animal Farm.
Lmao😂😂
If this arrest is based on his new video then mayorkun should be questioned too for his video...... Savages 🇳🇬
mccoyinnocent Good for him
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He’s just singing for entertainment na
On what charges? is this not a democratic government where we have freedom of speech...Its now left for who ever to accept or let go of what he must have said. They should go arrest other artist that sings about money,guns and f***king hoes then. Baba nla Nonesense ~ Fela Kuti
Freedom of speech get limit o.....
Am I a yahoo boy?🤣
Nawa oooo.... since officialEFCC can based on 'allegations' arrest this guy, what about the criminal GovUmarGanduje gandollars caught with gargantuan VISUAL EVIDENCES collecting kick-backs, bribe in hard currency in his office? Why has he not been arrested yet? Craze people!
alentyler Arrest him for what exactly?
Can he just be jailed for a day atleast.
is he a yahoo boy? Mr Japaa that cannot japaa from EFCC 😂😂😂😂
Very good. He's been running his mouth too much even when RuggedyBaba tried to caution him he insulted the poor man
Yet, the only SARS he knows is SARZ on the beat. 🤣 🤣 🤣
Supporting 'yahoo yahoo' is like supporting 'boko haram'... 😏 He should go and explain to them
Make ruggedman go bail am o
On his birthday? What a wawu
Where are his faithful now
When you do or support a bad thing for so long you eventually start to think it’s normal and the right thing to do. Before you know it you start running your mouth ‘cho cho cho cho cho cho cho cho cho’
😂😂😂
In as much as I won't support yahoo yahoo 100% but anyone who does it should do it lowkey and celebs shouldn't be talking about it on global Many people live their lives inn what these celebrities say and do,then when a country's economy is terrible People resort to crime
on what grounds ?
This have made my day😋
Publicity stunt. Good one
They really waited on his birthday. Lemaooo!!!
Serves him right. Wish him good luck in their custody. Next time they'd rather use their art to promote good cause than glorifying negativity.
Lmaoo
If the arrest is because of the statement he made, then I’d say it’s not within the jurisdiction of the EFCC
Only making him famous, arrest him for what?
Ganduje that was accused instead of efcc to arrest and prosecute him, Buhari govt gave him a path on the back, hence people like Emir Sanusi are suffering in his hands. They are all partners in crime, who orchestrated Goodluck Jonathan's removal.
To hell with this useless government who is out to silent the youths and whoever is against them them...SHAME!SHAME!!SHAME!!!
It’s Naira Marley today could be anyone tomorrow Nigerians under the constitution have the right to thier freedom of speech We SAY No to intimidation harassment and oppression from this government and in the hands of every law enforcement agency in Nigeria enough is enough
They won’t arrest our yahoo governor GovUmarGanduje but can arrest a musician...God punish devil
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Best news on the internet!!
Anybody who openly supports yahoo criminals on social media should be arrested.
The level of moral decadent in Nigeria is very alarming,nobody gives a hoot on how you make your money just be rich . imagine fraudsters are being celebrated then what to decent earning?
Its sad that most educated nigerians dont even know their rights, if the officialEFCC dont have any fraudulent transaction against him then why waste tax payers money
Does efcc have the powers to arrest a musician for musical content except where there is financial crime? Whats the work of censor board or nbc?
aded4yo
They will not silence youth in this country...God will punish everyone in efcc and this useless government
Yahoo boys should go and bail him
See me see trouble 🤣🤣🤣
'Yo, son of the soil Apply your beard oil Get bearded like a Don Let it shine like the sun If you ain't got none, It's time to grow one' ~ Matic
Lmfaooooo na just interrogations sha😂😂😂 But this is funny af😂😂😂
Simi see trouble
Under the same buhari government lots of journalists have been arrested and thrown in jail for speaking up about He’s government one was arrested and about to be transferred to Kano prison for criticizing el-Rufai’s government This is not a military Regime it’s democracy
EFCC: “You have the right to remain silent!” Naira Marley: “I’m I under arrest?”😂😂😂
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Someone tell buhari and he’s cohorts that this is not a military Regime this is democracy and it has its laws governing it And who will they arrest next for speaking out his mind Davido ?
slimsubby Am I Yahoo Boy ?
Arresting him for releasing Am i a yahoo boy is very wrong, he is a musician for God's sake
We say no to intimidation oppression and harassment from the any security agency in Nigeria Seems they all are after D youths just the last concluded elections A sitting governor threatened the int bodies and say they would return in body bags if they interfere in our elections
This is madness!!!!!!
This is nothing but intimidation oppression from the useless EFCC Billions upon billions have been stolen from Nigerians by politicians how many of the so called politicians have been brought to book Yet all they could go after was someone who has he’s opinion on social media
Is he a yahoo boy?
This is complete bullshit and totally unacceptable Nigeria is officially a banana Republic where anyone who has power can use it anyhow And get away with it the likes of future Migos all sing about fraud drugs gun violence and other crime does The US government Arrest them ?
They should arrest Zlatan too. So he will tell us the Yahoo boy that gave him the 100k to share
I saw it coming
I hope EFCC has evidence and that this is not a witch hunt.
OTbabalola 😂
Now this is complete bullshit and total intimidation Nigeria is not a banana Republic we have laws that govern us as a nation He might have been wrong to glorify fraud but this is bullshit where is his right of freedom of speech as a citizen of Nigeria ....
God bless Efcc This should serve as a lesson to people who don’t learn how to bridle their tongue
Laslas....... Ori Simi tin ja ❌❌❌
This Arrest by officialEFCC is just a Publicity Stunt, Naira Marley will be released in no time and after that case closed.
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Freeedom of Speech i cn Assure You Freedom After Speech i cnt Assure you olamide_YBNL -2015-Eyan mayweather
Lol
Naira Marley just scored an own goal. Abeg make officialEFCC hold am. We can't have people who are suppose to be role models laying bad tracks for these teens. It's disturbing how young Nigerians now aspire to be 'yahoo yahoo' boys instead of thinking of how to be innovative.
Is he a yahoo boy?
Is he a Yahoo boy? 😂😂
olamide_YBNL Eyan Mayweather's lyrics said 'freedom of speech I can assure you but freedom after speech I can't assure you' . He brought dis upon himself so he should be ready to defend himself
Hogwarts_viktor
Nice one
Many people commenting “that’s good”, “he shouldn’t be released” and some other deteriorated opinions, as if them holy? Especially all the useless police officers wey I Dey see for this thread, una no be thieves wey pass thief? Abegi, make them free the bobo.
Make they kuku arrest all the 30 billion gang 🤣🤣, awon ode
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OK nah story just begun
He has found what he was looking for
Serves him right!!!
This is good news😂😂😂😂
Hahahahaha no be by to make arrest o, na to convict am
Fake news. Today is Naira Marley Birthday
Good one
_Ortodox Consequences for being a loud mouth.
No manners
Use him as scapegoat
Hypocrites, y'all are hypocrites, Americans rapper raps about how they murder and deal on drugs, y'all dance and sing to it. Nigerians are hypocrites yes I said it. Empire star Jamal is gay, y'all love him But if he's a some1 across ur street, y'all dont Double standard
They just gave the idiot free publicity
Issagoal REMIX 😁 'EFCC issagoal' 'Arrest issagoal' 'Shanowo Cell issagoal' .....Now Own goal issagoal
milla_bankz This is fake news
When they were advising Naira Marley to desist from drugs and yahoo yahoo, he said their mouth is smelling, here we are today, he should clarify himself at the EFCC custody.
What's his offense or crime You fools that keep saying 'good' are very stupid!
Around this time last year it was free 606, lets see if there will be a free nairamarley trend.
Today na him birthday oh😭
Our dear EFCC has now join the clap back squad. This guy only express his myopic view. EFCC know the real yahoo, why not go after them? The real yahoo is our govt through his agencies & policies...from PHCN to NPF.
AdecolaH
If he was bold enough to put up such video then he should also be bold to defend himself before them.. arrant nonsense
Very good!!!!!! Crime is crime!!!!! Don't give excuses for doing the wrong thing. Doesn't matter who else is doing wrong, wrong is wrong
See me see trouble
But he suppose Japa nah
Oh Ehnn nn
But someone is about to say 'nobody holy'
Am I a Yahoo boy?
Arresting him is very good, but what am sad bout is that what will be the end point☹️- releasing him and he starts ranting again I think🤔 Nigeria my country
Good
EL OH EL
Good news but this is scratching the surface. Nigeria and her citizens needs serious orientation.
But will they arrest Davido too
Ha Ha
I hope he took his jottings on how yahoo yahoo is payback for colonialism with him. Cos Lord knows Naira Marley needs to educate Magu and his team on the importance of yahoo yahoo to the growth and advancement of Africa. 😂 😂
Good news
adedapoX He brought this upon himself. I hope those who had cheered him up during the saga would go stand as witnesses for him.
Hefkhay If this is true, only an idiot will say EFCC did a wrong thing.
Free Naira Marley
Good news
Loool people are saying this is good 😂 y’all just getting played. They’ll release him soon. It’s Nigeria, it’s EFCC
Hopefully he will teach efcc the dynamics of circulation of money in a failing economy using yahoo yahoo as a case study!
For what look like EFCC don't got no Job to do any more
If that’s the reason for his arrest,then EFCC needs to rethink its role in curbing and prosecuting criminal acts in Nigeria.. Leave the guy alone; it’s called freedom of expression!!
Lmfao them go still free am las las
Serves The Idiot Right
On what offense , because of social media rant
😂😂😂
Lol 😁😁😁😁😁😁
sidramatics Nobody holy
Fat lie
Like seriously?
Lovely news. Everyone knows there are negative vices in every society but when public figures start celebrating and amplifying them, they corrupt the younger generation and the future of the society.
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