The clash between Fuji star Taye Currency and singer Rolex Dee (Afunso Ridwan Abiola) has moved from social media into a legal battleground, with the Oyo State Police Command officially detaining the younger artist following a petition.
While a viral #FreeRolexNow campaign alleged “unlawful detention” by the Anti-Cultism Unit, the police issued a firm rebuttal on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, clarifying that the singer was tracked and arrested in Lagos based on a formal criminal complaint.
The Allegations: From Gratitude to “Gudge”
The petition filed by Taye Currency (Adebisi Taye Akande) paints a picture of a mentorship gone sour:
- The ₦800,000 Support: According to the police statement, Taye Currency had previously provided ₦800,000 in financial assistance to Rolex Dee to help promote his music career.
- Cyberbullying & Defamation: The petition alleges that despite this support, Rolex Dee engaged in sustained acts of cyberbullying and made disparaging statements across multiple social media platforms.
- The “Agbaletu” Utterances: The situation escalated following Rolex Dee’s appearance on the popular public program Agbaletu, where he reportedly made “damaging statements” that went viral, significantly injuring the Fuji veteran’s reputation.
- Threat to Life: Beyond defamation, the police confirmed they are investigating claims of “threat to life” made against the Fuji star.
The Current Status: Release and Backlash
As of Thursday, April 30, 2026, there have been significant updates regarding the singer’s custody:
- Sowore’s Intervention: Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore announced that Rolex Dee was released following “sustained efforts” and an escalation to the highest levels of the police hierarchy.
- The Civil Dispute Argument: Critics of the arrest, including Sowore, have argued that the matter is essentially a “civil dispute” between two musicians and should not have involved the Anti-Cultism Unit or the transportation of a suspect from Lagos to Ibadan.
- Lawsuit Pending: Reports suggest Taye Currency may be moving forward with a massive ₦2 billion lawsuit against both the singer and the media platforms that aired the allegedly defamatory content.
