Lagos, Nigeria – October 9, 2025 – In a raw and emotional TikTok Live session that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s social media landscape, popular content creator Ojesanmi Afeez Opeyemi, better known as Oloba Salo, revealed he has lost the ability to walk following a brutal shooting incident last year. The 26-year-old TikTok sensation, once celebrated for his high-energy skits and boastful displays of luxury, tearfully accused controversial singer Naira Marley and his associates of orchestrating the attack that has left him paralyzed and in despair.
“I’m going through a lot right now. I can’t even walk with my legs again. I’m not happy,” Salo sobbed in the video, which quickly went viral, amassing millions of views and sparking an outpouring of support mixed with outrage. He recounted being ambushed and shot three times—once in the leg, once in the stomach, and another that pierced his arm and affected his kidney—during an incident in Lekki, Lagos, on September 26, 2024. “They shot me three times… It changed my life completely. I bought a house in Lekki, but I can’t even stay there,” he lamented, visibly trembling as he displayed scars from the wounds during a recent conversation with actor Jigan Babaoja.
Salo didn’t mince words in dragging Naira Marley, real name Azeez Fashola, into the fray, claiming the Marlian Records boss and his “boys”—including names like Zinoleesky, Sam Larry, and even activist VeryDarkMan—were behind the assault. “Naira Marley, you know what you did! It was you and your boys that shot me in Lekki,” he fumed, insisting he has “evidence” and isn’t chasing clout. This isn’t Salo’s first public clash with the singer; he has long accused Marley of involvement in the 2023 death of former signee Mohbad, vowing in past lives to reveal “secrets” about the Marlian camp if arrested alongside them. In one heated rant captured on video, Salo cursed the entire “Marlians house,” yelling, “Your mind no go rest!” as he swore at Marley and his crew for “disorganizing his life.”
The allegations come amid ongoing scrutiny of Naira Marley, whose reputation has been tarnished by the Mohbad saga and multiple lawsuits, including a N500 million defamation suit against actress Iyabo Ojo. Salo, who once bragged about earning $10,000 weekly as Nigeria’s top TikToker, has since fled to an undisclosed location abroad for safety, admitting in a tearful update, “I run comot for Nigeria… I have money but I can’t change my GLE [Mercedes-Benz]. I was attacked but never got justice.” Physiotherapists at the hospital reportedly confirmed the permanent damage, with one clip showing him struggling on crutches and expressing fear he may never walk unaided again.
Fellow creators like skit maker Peller have voiced concern, describing Salo’s condition as “very bad” and questioning the cruelty of the attack. Social media erupted with reactions: fans flooded Salo’s posts with prayers and calls for justice, one writing, “This is heartbreaking 💔 Oloba, hold on—God will fight for you,” while others demanded police intervention, tagging the Nigeria Police Force. Critics, however, urged caution, labeling it a “clout chase” amid Salo’s history of dramatic feuds, including with Portable and DJ Chicken.
The Lagos State Police Command has yet to respond to Salo’s renewed pleas for investigation, despite his earlier appeals in late 2024. As the video continues to circulate—reposted by gossip accounts like @horlahvibe51412 and @IntelRegion—Salo’s story underscores the dark underbelly of Nigeria’s entertainment scene, where beefs turn deadly and justice feels elusive. “If clout is what you think this is, then report my account,” Salo challenged in the clip, his voice breaking. For now, the TikToker remains in exile, crutches in hand, demanding accountability from those he holds responsible. Our thoughts are with Oloba Salo as he navigates this unimaginable hardship—may healing and truth prevail.