- Nigerian rapper Sinzu (Sauce Kid) has accused skit maker Lasisi Elenu of stealing his name “Sinzu Money” while he was imprisoned.
- Sinzu was jailed in the UK for fraud and theft involving 15 bank cards.
- After his release, Sinzu found Lasisi Elenu using the name on social media.
- Sauce Kid expressed frustration that younger fans now associate the name with Elenu, not him.
Nigerian rapper Babalola Falemi, popularly known as Sinzu or Sauce Kid, has publicly accused skit maker Nosa Afolabi, also known as Lasisi Elenu, of using his name, “Sinzu.”
The rapper made these allegations in a recent video circulating online, where he expressed his frustration and disappointment over the situation.
According to Sauce Kid, the issue arose while he was serving a jail term in the United Kingdom for fraud and stealing up to 15 bank cards.
Upon his release, he discovered that Lasisi Elenu had been using the name “Sinzu Money” on social media, which the rapper claims is his rightful alias.
In the video, Sauce Kid voiced his displeasure, stating that some members of the younger generation, particularly Gen Z, seemed unaware of his identity and instead associated the name with the skit maker.
He mentioned that these young individuals sided with Lasisi Elenu, who frequently features his daughter in his content.
The controversy has sparked waves of discussions among fans and social media users, with many expressing their opinions on the matter.
Netizens Reactions…
@iambankalat said: “Omo suace Kid na OG. Carolina that year na gbedu.”
@obynodaddymuna said: “Midlife crisis.”
@silvaboymusic said: “Omo this is how this dude career went off he sang Carolina with Davido one of my favorite song till date.”
@otunba_cashy01 said: “You think say na Carolina era we still dey, oga go and sit down! Na Metaverse and OSEBA dey reign now.”
@datbiniboy said: “You can’t blame Lasisi for your misfortunes though. Buh real ones know Sauce is the real Sinzu.”
@haystouch said: “I love Sauce Kid ehn, one of my favorite rappers back then.” @iamceejayking: “No, vex.. Try think off another idea and move on.”
@iamtoppyjay said: “The real OGs will never forget Sinzu SMG.” @zinny_cleo: “As you just Dey comot from prison, the first thing wey hungry you na to drag person eeeh baby.”
@kingcokes said: “Sinzu is Sinzu, my favorite rapper. Miss those projects & the mixtape with Killz (Ikechukwu) A great era.”
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