On Saturday, hours before the annual show OLIC began, complaints emerged on Twitter regarding the lack of safety of the event. Suspicion abounded that it would turn into a rape fest, considering the following:  OLIC is a hood event, “awon goons” will be everywhere, it was going to hold at Teslim Balogun stadium and Yomi SARS (the symbol of everything that informed Twitter’s outrage against SARS) was billed to perform.

See below:

Boycott olic4 to protest against olamide having yomi SARS amongst artists to perform should be a thing. You people shouldn't be stupid.

First he couldn't support the movement.

Now he's giving you a slap by allowing yomi SARS play in his concert. SMH

— El Capitan Futuro II (@Jibsman1) December 17, 2017

It didn’t help that the most recent concert, Phynofest, was such a rape fest, Phyno had to segregate the women, saying ” women go the stands, I don’t understand what these men are up to.”

So panic spiralled on Twitter:

 

Lol …..going for Olic show as a female is just you going to put your hand inside fire literally .

This country is so unsafe .

— RICH, RICHER, RICHEST, I WANT RICHEST (@A_Jaden_) December 16, 2017

It's like they need to be separating women from men. Put men inside cage & let women be free, if babe wants to dance with you she'll call you outside from the cage ? https://t.co/py4v5eboiE

— Baba Folarin (@That_IjebuBadoo) December 16, 2017

It's gonna be rough

— ???? (@spicy_bee) December 16, 2017

As it turns out, OLIC was perfectly safe. All the security agencies in Nigeria were ably represented at the event and everyone had a fantastic time. We have a theory about this. The Lagos state government must have heard the cries on Twitter and being pro-women rights, chose the proactive route.

Here are testimonials from the event:

Okay!!! Lemme do a small thread about my experience at #OLIC4 , today. pic.twitter.com/FBmgl6YXqr

— Folu (@FoluShaw) December 17, 2017

First and foremost, EVERYBODY should CLAP for OLAMIDE and his team. #OLIC4 was….??✔

It was well thought out and properly executed.

The show impressed me beyond my expectations. pic.twitter.com/SjcFH8bn7V

— Folu (@FoluShaw) December 17, 2017

Before I left my house for #OLIC4, I thought about the security. But I had a 2nd thought….I grew up in SURULERE & NOTHING was gonna happen. So…..

I kack my gold chain, carried my two phones in my fanny pack and off I went….

Iyalaya anybody!

— Folu (@FoluShaw) December 17, 2017

So we get to Shitta round about, I notice the road to Teslim had been barricaded (as expected). Na so I pass koro bust out for VIP gate.

Weytin my eye see, fear first catch me….walahi….

Is this #OLIC4 or was I in a war zone?

— Folu (@FoluShaw) December 17, 2017

1st thing I noticed was d UNCOUNTABLE number of security personnel & bouncers at #OLIC4

MY GOD!

Police, Mopol, OPMESA, Army, like 2 MILLION BOUNCERS, DSS, Police SPY sef dey!

I approached the VIP entrance with outmost caution cos they told one guy to siddon for floor already.

— Folu (@FoluShaw) December 17, 2017

I say okay make I dey go back stage go chill….

I saw a few commissioners and heads of agencies in Lagos.

I also noticed there were plain clothed policemen & spies among the large crowd.

And Lawma had their staff on ground cleaning as the show proceeded.#OLIC4

— Folu (@FoluShaw) December 17, 2017

Loved this Part!!!!

Olamide went back to that career changing album.

"Destiny mi dabi indian film,
ele wo tan!

Pinocchio ni iyalayin,
ele sooto!"#OLIC4 pic.twitter.com/dXH5xrbGy0

— Folu (@FoluShaw) December 17, 2017

And @TiwaSavage gave them the famous #SaySayMaley dance and the crowd went wild….???

Ajebutter Babygirl on a Wobey Level.???

When u hear street ti take over, its not a joke ting.#OLIC4#LagosNawa#WobeySound pic.twitter.com/k42NYIq9V9

— Folu (@FoluShaw) December 17, 2017

Robo Ske Ske, Robo Ske ske….

If no be you then tell me who ooh?

Them go sempeh, them go sempeh

Nobody messing with ma boo ooh

Tiwa's stage presence? ? pic.twitter.com/0ioZwAlhVQ

— Folu (@FoluShaw) December 17, 2017

I have never missed an #OLIC concert#OLIC4 has been the most impressive

I was particularly impressed by the number of security personnel on ground.

I was overwhelmed with joy that Nigerians paid N1,000 & got a variety of free food & drinks.@olamide_YBNL God has blessed you! pic.twitter.com/r0Lwaz6RoM

— Folu (@FoluShaw) December 18, 2017

As I said at the beginning of this thread.

EVERYBODY should CLAP for @olamide_YBNL and his team.

You may not like him like I like him but You Will Respect him!

Legend status sealed!

My #OLIC4 experience was amazing.

See u at #OLIC5 ?

— Folu (@FoluShaw) December 18, 2017

#OLIC4 was great one guy stole a phone and ran to the other side of the road the security chased him the guys face was already like roasted boli

— Idowu Folorunsho (@IdowuFolorunsh4) December 18, 2017

It's 11:17am and no incidence of rape, assault, phone snatching have been reported from the #OLIC4 that took place yesterday. Olamide deserves a statue mbok #EndSARS

— Dio Peter #iamDPO (@dinhoptarh) December 18, 2017

Nice