Nigerian singer and songwriter Seyi Shay has stirred major buzz across social media after revealing that she was once a member of the Illuminati, a group long associated with mystery and global conspiracy theories.
The award-winning artist, whose real name is Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, made the startling disclosure during a recent appearance on the OffAir Podcast with Gbemi and Toolz.
“That’s when I was in the Illuminati. That’s when I joined the Illuminati. That’s when it was official. Do you understand? I was an Illuminati member,”
Seyi Shay boldly declared during the interview.
The statement came as a surprise to fans who had followed her journey from her early days in the UK to her rise in Nigeria’s music industry.
According to Seyi Shay, people working in the entertainment industry can easily identify those who have ties to the alleged secret society.
She added that these individuals may not be obvious to the general public but are often recognized within industry circles.
“People know who they are because, and maybe if they watch this, they probably won’t remember… It’s not the fans, guys. It’s the people that work with me, work with her, work with that one, work with this one,” she explained.
Meanwhile, reactions have poured in from fans across social media platforms.
One fan wrote, “How can you say you joined the Illuminati and we didn’t see you topping the Billboard charts?”
Moreover, Seyi Shay’s confession has reopened discussions about how the Illuminati myth continues to shape pop culture.
Over the years, international stars such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Kanye West have faced similar allegations, often linked to symbolism in music videos or performances.
Despite the buzz, Seyi Shay has not clarified whether her statement was literal or figurative.
