Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Timi Dakolo, has stirred reactions online after publicly calling out O’tega Ogra, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Digital Engagement, Strategy, and New Media, over an alleged unpaid job.
The Great Nation crooner took to his X account to demand payment for a job he claimed to have completed for the presidential aide. In his post, Timi Dakolo tagged O’tega directly and accused him of refusing to take his calls.
“Mr @otegaogra please pick your calls. I did my job,” Dakolo wrote, expressing frustration over what appeared to be a breach of agreement.
Although the singer did not disclose specific details about the nature of the work or the amount involved, his message has since sparked widespread conversation on social media, with fans and observers urging Ogra to respond and settle the matter amicably.
Many users sympathized with Dakolo, praising his courage for speaking up publicly, while others speculated that the job might have been connected to a government-related engagement or campaign.
Timi Dakolo, known for his soulful voice and socially conscious music, has built a reputation for integrity and excellence in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. His decision to take the issue public has once again reignited conversations about artists being fairly compensated for their work, especially when dealing with corporate or political entities.
The incident adds to a growing list of cases where Nigerian creatives have called out clients or institutions over delayed or unpaid fees, highlighting the ongoing struggle for fair treatment and accountability in the country’s creative industry.
