Nigerian actor, content creator and activist Mr Macaroni has reacted to the recent arrest of Nigerian Lawyer Dele Farotimi. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on 4th of December, 2024, Macaroni penned a detailed piece criticising the situation and slamming the Nigerian police for allegedly acting as tools of oppression for influential individuals. He wrote, “Dele Farotimi wrote a book called “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System,” and the brazen impunity which the book seeks to address is playing right before our eyes. How does one describe this insanity? Using the Police to abduct a person from one state to another…
Author: Abdulazeez Babarinde
Following the news of Prime Video’s exit from Nigeria, Netflix has been rumoured to have left quietly for a while now. Netflix has been a game-changer in how Nigerians consume entertainment. From thrilling Nollywood originals to Hollywood blockbusters, the platform has been our go-to for endless binge sessions, date nights, and even family bonding. But recently, whispers have been circulating: Netflix might have packed its bags and quietly exited the Nigerian market. If the rumours are true, why would Netflix leave the country, and why haven’t they made a formal announcement? More importantly, what does this mean for Nigerian creators,…
Nigerian music executive Soso Soberekon has sent a message to ladies on what to pray for in a partner. In a post on his Instagram page, he noted how a lady could have sex on the date of the get and get married, and another can wait for 300 days and get dumped after sex. He admonished ladies to pray for a heart that will appreciate and love them. In his words, “You can have sex on the first date, and he ends up marrying you, and you can also wait for 300 days and get dumped after sex; just…
Nigerian singer Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has achieved a new milestone in the global music scene with his latest album, Morayo. The album, which was named after his late mother has garnered widespread praise from fans and music lovers worldwide, has now earned the artist another significant milestone. Morayo has become the first album by an African artist to feature all its tracks on the prestigious Billboard US Afrobeats Chart Top 20. The 16-track album, which includes collaborations with high-profile artists like Asake, Brent Faiyaz, Tiakola, and Jazmine Sullivan, has quickly gained traction, also earning a spot on…
Street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has drawn inspiration from the cheating scandal of content creator Egungun of Lagos. This incident and the viral video related to it have sparked much discussion on social media. Egungun gained attention after his wife, Pashotah, spoke out about being blackmailed. After she publicly supported him, a video of him talking to another woman went viral. Portable, like many Nigerians, took to his music to criticize Egungun’s relationships with women, expressing his thoughts in a Yoruba song. “Egungun na man you be, something must kill a man,” he sang, suggesting that the…
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan or VDM, has reacted to the concerns raised by Speed Darlington’s lawyer The lawyer, Stan Alieke expressed frustration over the singer being held in detention for a week without bail. However, VDM stated that it is unfair for Darlington to remain in detention for so long without the option for bail. The activist described this situation as a form of oppression and misuse of power by the police. VDM urged Burna Boy to take Darlington to court. He said that if Burna Boy was involved in the case, he should…
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, better known as Davido, is preparing for the 2024 festivities in style with his new Rolls-Royce Spectre and Tesla Cybertruck now in Nigeria. The Grammy-nominated artist made waves when he shared that his luxury cars would arrive by air rather than by sea. Just days after his announcement went viral, his friend and Instagram blogger Tunde Ednut confirmed that the high-end vehicles have arrived in Nigeria. A video posted online showed Davido’s cyber truck at Muritala Mohammed Airport in Lagos. Posting the the arrival on Instagram, Tunde Ednut wrote in a caption: “Onwa December…… This December,…
Grammy award-winning artist Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has made history as the first African Artist to perform at the British Fashion Awards. Wizkid concluded the 2024 British Fashion Awards with an enthralling rendition of his popular track, ‘Troubled Mind.’ The ceremony took place at the renowned Royal Albert Hall in London and was graced by numerous celebrities, including A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, Dave Chappelle, Tems, among others. Watch video below: https://twitter.com/WizkidSource/status/1863723850451620318?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1863723850451620318%7Ctwgr%5Ebcc6e9dac409aeabc6bb902fa324f4fe70a35642%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gistlover.com%2Fsinger-wizkid-becomes-first-african-artiste-to-perform-at-british-fashion-awards%2F READ ALSO:
Social media feminist Saida Boj has called out Egungun of Lagos’ wife, Pashotah, for standing by her husband despite his alleged cheating scandal and the leakage of his private video. Earlier, Pashotah revealed that her husband had been a target of blackmail over his leaked private footage. Instead of leaving him, she defended her marriage and responded defiantly to those urging her to separate from Egungun. Reacting to this, Saida Boj took to social media to harshly criticize Pashotah’s decision to remain in the marriage. The influencer shared her personal experience during an interview with Egungun, claiming he stared at…
Popular social media personality Phoebe has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to deny the authenticity of a leaked sex video that has been circulating online. Phoebe clarified that while the person in the video resembles her, it is not her. Expressing frustration, she revealed that she has faced relentless trolling over the footage for the past year, despite repeatedly debunking the claims. In a heartfelt post, Phoebe vented her anger, saying: “I’m saying this with my full chest… I hate everybody at this point, and I hope you are not in a position where you can’t defend yourself. “For the…