A recent video of soca artiste Olatunji Yearwood has prompted an outpouring of concern from fans, with many saying the entertainer appeared noticeably different from how they remembered him. Comments beneath the video ranged from people simply asking whether Olatunji was okay to others suggesting he appeared older or may have been going through a difficult period. Some users went further and raised speculation about drug use. Olatunji, however, has publicly rejected those claims and said he is not on drugs. Other fans pushed back against the speculation, pointing out that a short video may not provide a fair representation of how someone is doing overall. The footage could also simply have captured the entertainer on an ordinary or difficult day. Olatunji, who is reported to be 41, has been part of Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s soca landscape for years and remains widely recognised for songs including \u201cOla\u201d and \u201cEngine Room\u201d. Several of the comments were supportive rather than critical, with fans wishing him well and encouraging others not to jump to conclusions. There is no verified information indicating that Olatunji is ill or using drugs, and changes in a person\u2019s appearance cannot by themselves establish either. For now, the discussion remains one of public concern, while Olatunji\u2019s own position is clear: he says he is not using drugs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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