Nigerian disc jockey and activist, Obianuju Catherine Udeh,
popularly known as DJ Switch, has stirred strong reactions following her blunt
comments on the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Buhari, Nigeria’s former military ruler and two-term
civilian president, passed away on Sunday, 13 July 2025, in London after
battling a prolonged illness.
His death marked the end of a controversial legacy that deeply
divided opinions among Nigerians. Taking to her social media platform shortly
after the announcement, DJ Switch wrote, “Wow! The sweet reality of
inevitability. RIP MF. One down.”
The post quickly went viral, attracting both applause and
condemnation from Nigerians online.
Some praised her for speaking her truth, particularly in
light of the events of the 2020 #EndSARS protests, while others described her
comment as insensitive and disrespectful to the dead.
DJ Switch became a national figure in October 2020 after she
livestreamed the shooting of unarmed protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate during
the #EndSARS demonstrations against police brutality.
Her footage contradicted government statements and was instrumental
in drawing international attention to the protests.
Her recent remarks are widely seen as a continuation of her
stance against state violence and impunity.
Many believe her reaction to Buhari’s death stems from
unresolved anger over the government's handling of the #EndSARS crisis, for
which the late president was heavily criticised.
“I will never forget what happened at Lekki. He might be
gone, but the pain isn’t,” one social media user wrote in support of DJ
Switch’s post.
“You don’t dance on anyone’s grave, no matter how much you
disagreed with them,” another user retorted.
As tributes pour in from political allies and dignitaries
around the world, DJ Switch’s reaction offers a raw and unfiltered perspective
from a section of Nigerians still grappling with the scars of Buhari’s
presidency.
Her comment, though provocative, underscores the deep
divisions that linger over his legacy, a legacy shaped by security crackdowns,
economic challenges, and the unforgettable night of 20 October 2020.
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