'Prison worse than being broke' - Reactions trail video of DJ Chicken in Kirikiri

Author: Racheal AyodelePublished on: July 14, 2026Country: Nigeria

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'Prison worse than being broke' - Reactions trail video of DJ Chicken in Kirikiri

A video shows DJ Chicken at Kirikiri prison, where he was remanded after threatening Seyi Tinubu, the president's son. The viral clip shows the DJ quiet and weak, unlike his usual energetic self. Social media users remark that humility is the first language in prison, and that prison is worse than being broke.

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