Controversial Nigerian TikTok personality and content creator, Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, has been released from custody after fulfilling the ₦1 million bail conditions granted by a Lagos Magistrate Court.
Key Highlights
- Nigerian TikTok personality DJ Chicken has been released from custody after meeting a ₦1 million bail condition.
- His lawyer, Rotimi Stephen, confirmed his release, while activist Omoyele Sowore said he had reunited with family and friends.
- DJ Chicken was previously remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre following his arraignment in Lagos.
- He faces a three-count charge involving alleged cybercrime offences, breach of peace and threats to kill Seyi Tinubu.
- The charges followed a viral video in which he allegedly made controversial comments linked to the 2027 presidential election.
His lawyer, Rotimi Stephen, confirmed the development on Tuesday, announcing the release in an Instagram post, while human rights activist Omoyele Sowore also disclosed that the social media personality had reunited with his family and friends.
A livestream shared shortly after his release showed DJ Chicken smiling inside a vehicle alongside his lawyer as he interacted with supporters online.
DJ Chicken had been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre after he was arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Ogba, Lagos, over allegations of threatening to kill Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu.
He faces a three-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime offences, breach of peace and making threats to kill, following a viral video in which he allegedly made remarks about the 2027 presidential election.
Although the content creator later apologised, saying the comments were intended as a joke to attract attention and increase his online popularity, he was subsequently arrested and charged.
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He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail in the sum of ₦1 million with stringent conditions, including two sureties.
Having met the bail requirements, DJ Chicken has now regained his freedom pending the continuation of his trial.
The case has been adjourned until August 3, 2026, for further hearing.
