"I Was an Illuminati Member," Seyi Shay Reveals

Nigerian music star, Seyi Shay, sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry with a mind blowing confession on the OffAir podcast hosted by Gbemi and Toolz.

The singer, whose real name is Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, declared, “I was once a member of the Illuminati,” describing it as a phase during her music career. The statement, delivered with a mix of candor and ambiguity, has ignited a firestorm of reactions, with fans and critics alike questioning whether it was a genuine exposé or a publicity stunt to mark her musical comeback with tracks like Yolo Yolo and Right Now.

Seyi Shay’s revelation, captured in a viral clip circulating on social media, came during a discussion about the “dark side” of the music industry. She hinted that industry insiders are privy to such affiliations, stating, “The people that work with me, work with her, work with this one, they know.” While she offered no specifics about what her alleged Illuminati membership entailed—be it rituals, contracts, or promises of fame—her words have fueled long-standing rumors about secret societies influencing Nigeria’s entertainment scene. The confession has trended heavily on X, with #SeyiShay and #Illuminati amassing hundreds of posts, ranging from humorous memes to skeptical demands for proof.

Public reaction has been polarized. Some fans laud Seyi Shay for her boldness in addressing industry pressures, seeing her statement as a metaphor for compromising deals artists often face. Others dismiss it as a calculated move for attention, with one X user sarcastically asking, “Illuminati wey no give her private jet?”

Critics point out the lack of tangible evidence for the modern Illuminati, a concept rooted in 18th-century history but sensationalized in pop culture as a shadowy elite controlling fame and wealth. Without further details, her claim remains unprovable, leaving room for speculation about whether she meant a literal secret society or a symbolic nod to industry exploitation.

As the debate rages, Seyi Shay has yet to clarify her statement, and her silence only amplifies the curiosity. The OffAir podcast episode, now a hot topic across Nigerian media, underscores the fascination with celebrity confessions and the murky intersection of fame and conspiracy.

Whether her words reflect truth, exaggeration, or marketing savvy, they’ve undeniably thrust her closer into the spotlight. As fans await the full episode for context, one thing is clear: Seyi Shay’s Illuminati claim has sparked a conversation that won’t fade soon.