Vector Frowns At ‘Gangs Of Lagos’ Producers, Says, ‘Eyo Are Not Gun Shooting Criminals’
Vector, a Nigerian rapper who is a native of Lagos state has frowned at how the Eyo masquerade in the blockbuster movie, Gangs of Lagos has been portrayed.
The rapper stated that the Eyo masquerade does not engage in heinous crime, hence, the portrayal in Gangs of Lagos should be seen as a misrepresentation of the culture of Lagos indigenes.
The rapper whose real name is Olanrewaju Ogunmefun David stated that ‘Eyo’ prays for prosperity and not gun shooting criminals.
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He added that his idea of what the ‘Bajulaiye is totally different from murderous criminality.’
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He said:
“I was born at the Onikan health center, lafiaji, Lagos island and all i have seen when the Eyo festival stepped out is, they stop by at ours and prayed, wishing prosperity for my family.
“Most of our friends like the Olugbani’s who are direct Eyo Ologede gatekeepers are not gun shooting criminals using culture as a disguise.
As teenagers, i’ve had friends (underneath the regalia ) chase me with the staff (Opambata ) because i knew they would take advantage and show me shege lol.
“My idea of what the Bajulaiye is is totally different from murderous criminality. Going by what the term gang means, it is disrespectful to define the Eyo in the same light.
“In light of what i have experienced about Eyo, i wish prosperity to the hands that have labored although the movie would still be good without referring to Eyo as a (criminal) “gang” in lagos.”
Vector went on to state, “Eyo is not a criminal organization.”
I was born at the Onikan health center, lafiaji, Lagos island and all i have seen when the Eyo festival stepped out is, they stop by at ours and prayed wishing prosperity for my family.
Most of our friends like the Olugbani’s who are direct Eyo Ologede gatekeepers are not gun… pic.twitter.com/LhhkbJ7hpa
— Teslim. (@VectorThaViper) April 12, 2023
