Controversial Nigerian content creator, DJ Chicken, whose real name is Ademola Abiodun, has been released from detention after meeting the bail conditions set by the court.
His lawyer, Rotimi Stephen, confirmed the development in an Instagram Story on Tuesday, writing, “All glory to God. DJ Chicken.”
Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, also announced the content creator’s release in a post on X.
“DJ Chicken (real name Ademola Abiodun) is free and reunited with his family, friends, and loved ones.
“No one should suffer oppression while the rest of us watch in silence, especially at the hands of powerful and corrupt forces.
“An injury to one is an injury to all. We will continue to stand up for the weak and fight against injustice wherever it occurs,” Sowore wrote.
A livestream shared on Instagram shortly after his release showed DJ Chicken inside a vehicle smiling and interacting with followers. His lawyer was also seen in the vehicle during the broadcast, which has since been widely circulated on social media.
DJ Chicken was remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre on Friday after he was arraigned before a Magistrate Court in the Ogba area of Lagos State over allegations that he threatened to kill Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu.
He was arraigned on a three-count charge bordering on alleged violations of the Cybercrimes Act, breach of peace and making threats to kill following a viral video in which he claimed President Tinubu would not win re-election in 2027.
Following public criticism, the content creator withdrew the statement, saying it was intended as a joke to attract attention and boost his online popularity.
Despite the apology, he was arrested and charged.
After pleading not guilty to all counts, the court granted him bail in the sum of ₦1 million with two sureties in like sum.
The court ordered that one surety must be a civil servant, while the other must be a community leader with landed property in Lagos State.
Both sureties were also directed to provide three years’ tax clearance, utility bills, National Identification Number details and Lagos State Residents Registration Agency registration, with one of them required to be a blood relative of the defendant.
The case was adjourned until August 3, 2026, after the court initially ordered his remand pending the fulfilment of the bail conditions.
His release comes days after the remand order and has sparked mixed reactions online, with supporters celebrating the development as they await the continuation of his trial.
