“They Used Him and Dumped Him” — Chief Ebikakpo Ozolo’s Painful Death Sparks Outrage as Barrister S Smooth Releases Explosive Song
By Passman Akpos
The painful story of late Chief Ebikakpo Ozolo has once again drawn attention to the silent struggles faced by many contractors and hardworking family men across Nigeria, as renowned music act Chief Barrister S Smooth releases his deeply emotional new song titled “The Contractor.”
The late Chief Ozolo was described as a dedicated contractor who battled tirelessly to deliver projects despite enormous financial pressure. According to those close to him, he took loans, fulfilled his contractual obligations, and worked hard to meet expectations, only to be frustrated by delayed payments after project execution.
Sources say the weight of unpaid debts, pressure from lenders, family responsibilities, and disappointment from those who failed to honor their commitments became too much for him to bear, leading to a tragic end that has left many reflecting on the harsh realities contractors face in society.
Barrister S Smooth’s new song, “The Contractor,” is said to capture this painful reality with raw emotion, telling the untold stories of men whose sacrifices often go unnoticed until tragedy strikes. The song reflects pain, betrayal, frustration, and the burden of responsibility carried by many breadwinners trying to survive honestly.
Listeners have described the song as more than just music, calling it a true-life reflection of the suffering many contractors endure in silence.Reacting to the release, several Nigerians shared similar experiences and emotional testimonies.
Daboikiabo Joshua Jack recounted his own ordeal, saying he has been passing through a similar struggle after delivering a job for ExxonMobil in 2018, yet remains unpaid till date because the new company handling the matter has refused to settle the debt.
He lamented that many contractors have lost their lives in the same process, adding that only the grace of God has kept him going.
“I met a man in 2015 who had bakeries, filling stations, and many cars. Today, he is entering keke. It is so painful and touching,” he said.Others also expressed sorrow over the passing of Chief Ozolo, with many offering prayers for his soul.
“So painful and touching. May his soul rest in peace,” one mourner wrote.
Another added, “Oh mmmmm, may his soul rest in peace, Chief Ebikakpo.”
The release of “The Contractor” has continued to gain attention online, with many already downloading and sharing the track across platforms, describing it as a song every hardworking Nigerian can relate to.
As conversations grow around delayed payments and the suffering of contractors, many believe the song serves as both a tribute to late Chief Ebikakpo Ozolo and a wake-up call for society to value and protect honest labor before it is too late.
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