Viral Video of Man Flaunting Tope Alabi Tattoo While Smoking Sparks Debate
A young Nigerian man has stirred conversations online after unveiling a striking tattoo of renowned gospel singer Tope Alabi.
In a viral video, the man proudly displayed the large portrait of Alabi inked on his arm while simultaneously smoking and singing along to one of her popular gospel tracks.
The bold act immediately divided opinions, with some social media users praising his devotion and others criticizing the context in which he showcased the artwork.
The tattoo, a detailed image of Alabi’s face, covers a significant part of his arm and was clearly intended as a tribute.
However, it was the mix of smoking while rendering her song that sparked heated reactions, as many questioned whether the gesture was appropriate or contradictory.
The video quickly attracted hundreds of comments across different platforms.
- @ogtokizyking_official wrote: “Na we smokers love gospel pass, if true like me comment.”
- @akinolaakano1 reacted: “Singing Aunty’s song to the Most High! 💨😃.”
- @oluwamakay added: “Truth be told, nothing wrong with this. Infact this is beautiful to watch.”
- @oyinlomodiamond quoted scripture: “1 Samuel 16:7 reminds us that God looks at the heart, not appearance.”


