Well, the past week was a rollercoaster for Nigerians online and off the internet. It started with a public holiday for the inauguration of the new president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. But he removed the fuel subsidy on Monday, and the relationship of long queues and filling stations continued in earnest.
Experts say the removal of the fuel subsidy is a move that would benefit Nigerians in the long run but how are we supposed to throw a party for that? I mean, the country’s already tough enough, right?
Let’s save that drama for another day. Now, let’s talk about the wild world of social media. It was like a never-ending soap opera last week. Non-stop gossip and people giving unsolicited advice left and right.
Social media is its own crazy universe. If you post something, you better be ready for judgment, dragging, or even celebration. And now, for the juicy stuff! Here are the top trending topics that everyone talked about last week.
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From social media to reality? Relationship wahala
Caramel Plug, the infamous podcaster and social media influencer has reportedly fallen headfirst into a toxic relationship! I mean, this is the same person who had been dissing everyone’s relationships with her gang and dishing out relationship advice left and right.
Who would have known that Caramel Plug and Yemo Lee were even dating in the first place? It’s like the world turned upside down overnight. But, that’s not the juicy part. The real drama unfolded when Caramel Plug and Yemo Lee’s side chick, Shalom, decided to engage in a bullhorn fight on Snapchat. Oh boy, the shades they threw at each other were dirtier than a muddy racetrack!
Here’s Caramel Plug, who always claimed she would never stoop so low as to fight over a man with another woman, going all out against Shalom. It’s like she forgot all her own advice in a split second! Talk about a double standard.
And let me tell you, the social media had a field day with this one. People who used to hang on Caramel Plug’s every word about Nigerian relationships and dating suddenly had a lot to say and contribute on social media.
Bukayo Saka; from London to Bariga
Should a homeboy not grace his homeland again? What’s up with social media people and carrying people’s matters on their heads? I mean, come on, we understand people do it for clout, but not everyone thinks the same way.
Arsenal superstar, Bukayo Saka, decided to pay a visit to Lagos last week, and boy, oh boy, his fans were ecstatic! It seems like he wanted the full Nigerian experience as he couldn’t resist exploring the streets of Lagos, but not in the fancy, glamorous style you’d expect from an Arsenal football player. Nope, he went full-on Bukayo, the Yoruba boy!
Rocking a white “senators” outfit (kudos to his stylist for the effort), he hit the streets of Bariga, to strike some poses for the gram and meet his adoring fans. He even managed to squeeze in some charity work while he was at it. But, not everyone seems to be thrilled about our England international strolling around the ‘hood’ for a few snapshots.
Some folks are acting like he’s throwing Nigerians under the bus with those “trenches” pictures he took in Bariga (you know, showing Naija as a poor country). Of course, he could have chosen somewhere a bit more glamorous like VI or Banana Island, not Bariga. Nigerians and their unsolicited opinions.
Let’s give the guy a break. He just wanted to reconnect with his roots and show some love to the place that made him who he is today. Besides, who needs fancy backdrops when you have the vibrant streets of Lagos as your stage? I bet even the potholes were trying to get in on the action, like, “Hey Bukayo, take a picture with me too!”
Imagine your boss becoming your employee
Oh boy, how the tables have turned! So, back in the day, Kizz Daniel burst into the spotlight with those catchy tunes like “Woju.” It was a time when Emperor Geezy was his boss, and he was rocking it under G-Worldwide Entertainment. But hold up, things took a wild turn in 2017.
Kizz Daniel’s relationship with G-Worldwide Entertainment went from sweet to sour faster than you can say “hit track.” It became a legal battle that got everyone’s attention. They were fighting over his contract like it was the last slice of pizza at a party. It was intense! But you know what they say, when one door closes, another one opens.
Our man Kizz Daniel said, “See ya later, G-Worldwide,” and started his own label, Flyboy Inc. Talk about taking control of your destiny! And unsurprisingly, he has been on fire since then with back-to-back hits, like “Buga,” and other entertaining features. The guy knows how to keep the groove going.
Now, last week we had a banger, Guess who Kizz Daniel recently hired as the CEO of his record label? None other than his former boss, Emperor Geezy himself! It’s like a plot twist in a movie. Emperor Geezy must have thought, “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em!” Who knows, they must have patched things up and realized they make a killer team.
However, the social media world was really buzzing about this. Imagine your boss becoming your employee. DJ K1 De Ultimate, play me Vi-vid Imagination.
Tiwa Savage new boo or a boyfriend for hire?
The gist of Tiwa Savage’s love life has been the headline of many blogs and the source of premium social media gist, with naysayers constantly chirping their opinions. They’re like, “Oh, she’s with this person,” or “No, she’s with that person.” It’s a whirlwind of claims and assumptions, all based on sneaky glimpses into her social media accounts.
Tiwa Savage, the queen herself, hasn’t publicly declared, “Hey world, this is my new boo!” But come on, a fabulous lady like her deserves the world and more. And it seems she decided to go for it, making waves with an Instagram post last week. Recently, we saw a glimpse of her and a guy, soaking up the summer vibes on a beach in Brazil. That photo hit social media like a tidal wave of shock and excitement.
Nobody had a clue who this lucky dude might be. With all the tattoos, “Calvin klvin klein” underwear, and that gorgeous caramel skin, it was like searching for a unicorn. Seriously, who could possibly fit the narrative? Some folks even suggested it might be some random guy hired for the photo shoot.
Tiwa Savage herself responded on Instagram, teasing us all with a cheeky comment. She said it’s all for content, my friends! Content?! Now we don’t even know if it’s true or just a fabulously executed prank.
That’s all guys. See you again.