Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Switch, born Obianuju Catherine Udeh, has stirred controversy on Twitter after boasting about roasting renowned novelist and playwright, Wole Soyinka, during a recent panel discussion. DJ Switch criticized Soyinka for what she described as his “bigotry and myopic thinking” in recent months.
In a tweet, DJ Switch recounted the incident at the event where the discussion centered around African writers, including Nigeria’s literary contributions. She claimed to have roasted Soyinka while maintaining decorum, pointing out his choice to be separate from his works and expressing her pleasure in extolling other Nigerian writers.
The tweet has sparked reactions from netizens, with many expressing disappointment at DJ Switch’s perceived disrespect towards the Nobel laureate. Some critics accused her of lacking moral restraint and disrespecting elders, while others defended Soyinka’s legacy and accomplishments.
This controversy follows Wole Soyinka’s recent comments about Peter Obi’s loss in the presidential election, where he accused the leadership of the Labour Party of engaging in deceit. DJ Switch’s remarks have added fuel to the ongoing debate about the boundaries of expressing dissenting opinions, especially when it involves respected figures in Nigerian society.
