Nigerian singer Afunso Ridwan Abiola, popularly known as Rolex Dee, has regained his freedom after spending more than three months in detention over allegations of defamation involving Fuji musician Taiwo Akanbi Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency.
His release was announced on Tuesday by MC Bokujaka, who had been leading the social media campaign calling for the singer’s freedom.
In a series of videos shared online, MC Bokujaka confirmed that Rolex Dee had been released. One of the videos showed the singer lying on a bed in a hotel room and asking MC Bokujaka not to record him.
Announcing the development on Instagram, MC Bokujaka described the release as a moment of relief for the singer’s family, friends and supporters who had called for his freedom.
“ROLEX DEE has been released! Finally, the news many Nigerians have been waiting for!” he wrote, expressing hope that the parties involved in the dispute would move forward peacefully.
Rolex Dee’s release came nearly two months after he was reportedly granted bail of ₦100 million by the Federal High Court. However, he remained in detention while efforts were made to satisfy the court’s bail conditions.
The singer was first arrested in April 2026 following a petition by Taye Currency, who accused him of cyberbullying, defamation and issuing threats to his life.
According to the Oyo State Police Command, the allegations arose from statements Rolex Dee allegedly made against the Fuji musician on social media and during an interview on the Agbaletu programme.
The police said the arrest followed an investigation into the complaint. The allegations against the singer have not, by themselves, established his guilt.
Rolex Dee was subsequently released but was rearrested in early July, according to media reports. His continued detention attracted public attention, with supporters and activists calling for his release.
In August, human rights lawyer Damilare Adenola, who represented the singer, announced that the Federal High Court had granted him bail following an application by his legal team.
The bail conditions reportedly required two sureties, each in the sum of ₦50 million, with one surety required to be a family member and the other to own property within the court’s jurisdiction. The court also ordered the deposit of his international passport.
Meanwhile, the legal proceedings continued after the singer’s release. On Tuesday, the Federal High Court in Ibadan adjourned the defamation case involving Rolex Dee to November 24, 2026, after his plea was taken for the first time in connection with the case.
The development has renewed discussions about the singer’s detention and the need to protect the rights of defendants while allowing judicial proceedings to run their course.
Although Rolex Dee has regained his freedom, the release does not mean the legal dispute has been resolved. The case remains before the court, with proceedings expected to resume on November 24.
As of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, further details about the singer’s release and his plans following his return to freedom had not been made public.