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OPINION: Three things celebrity deaths (SHOULD) teach us

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This year has seen the entertainment and sport industry lose some of their colleagues, but are do we react after it occurs? Well I read through this post by Chioma Nnani and it makes a whole lot of sense. So I am sharing it here so we can learn one or two …

Below are the 3 things she outline:

1. Mourning or mobbing someone on social media, is the new definition of cool.

Have you ever seen someone get trolled, mobbed and decimated on social media? Sometimes, you read it and wonder how many of the commentators actually know the subject.

Social media mourning kinda works like that, too. There appears to be something that compels people to join a group … even if the original members of the group aren’t doing something sensible or productive.

And you know how the internet has made publishers out of individuals who shouldn’t be allowed near a phone/laptop/tab/whatever else?

I saw a tweet in which someone referred to Stephen Keshi as ‘the greatest musician of all time’ and I knew we were done.

2. This thing about celebrating people after they die.

It is sick. It is abnormal. It is inhumane. Stepehen Keshi was basically demonised some months, prior to his demise.

Many ‘industry people’ hadn’t seen or spoken OJB Jezreel for a while, before he died. But as soon as these men died, people flew out of every crevice, nook and cranny to eulogise.

I’m not a fan of football – I swear, I just don’t understand the game – but I couldn’t help but notice how mean some people were, before he died. Some of those people were very complimentary … when he couldn’t hear or read their comments, any longer.

3. Love is everything.

Being a legend is amazing. But it doesn’t matter how much you contribute to your community, nation or even race. Without the people you love, who know and love you for you, life is just not worth living.

Nigeria is a place where the bereaved are forgotten, before their loved one’s corpse is warm. If you’re lucky, you get to have a street, building or other institution named after you. But those don’t feed or really console your loved ones.

Even worse, those things – nice as they may be – will never take away their pain.

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Plantashun Boiz attempted reunions failed because I wasn’t invited, says Blackface

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Blackface, the Nigerian dancehall singer, says Plantashun Boiz, a defunct music group, multiple attempts to reunite failed because he was not included.

Formed in 2000 with 2Baba and Faze, Plantashun Boiz disbanded in 2004 but briefly reunited in 2007 for an album.

In a recent episode of the ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ podcast, the host asked Blackface if there was any chance that the group might come back together.

The singer disclosed that his colleagues had attempted to reunite without him but were unsuccessful.

“Without me, they have tried and they have failed. Many times. You saw them in all those shows that they were going,” he said.

“They tried but they failed. But what I must say is I’m the plantation. So let it be known. Forget the fake memo that they spread before.”

In September, Blackface called for the reunion of the defunct music group.

He urged fans to join the mission, emphasising that “unity is strength, not division”.

“My people oya make una talk put mouth for this matter! We are on a mission for world peace and it’s not a small-time thing,” he said in pidgin English.

Since 2015, Blackface constantly tackled 2Baba for recording 2004 hit ‘African Queen’ which he claimed he wrote.

In 2017, he argued that 2Baba “sabotaged” his career in the music industry.

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Despite feud, Peter Okoye celebrates Paul on 43rd birthday

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Peter ‘Mr P’ Okoye, the Nigerian singer, has celebrated Paul ‘Rudeboy’ Okoye, his twin brother, on their 43rd birthday amid their ongoing feud.

The twin brothers have been in the public eyes since their second fallout in August.

They had their first rift in 2017 which led to the dissolution of Psquare, their music brand. Though they reunited in November 2021, their reconciliation was short-lived.

Paul recently revealed another fallout, accusing Peter of orchestrating his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Peter, however, denied the allegations and accused Jude Okoye, their older brother, of diverting millions of dollars from their joint account into a secret company.

Responding to the accusations, Jude said he had done everything possible, even “sacrificing himself,” to mend the rift between his brothers.

In an Instagram post on Monday, Peter shared several photos showcasing their growth over the years.

He also celebrated their birthday while wishing himself as well as his twin brother more wins.

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Tiwa Savage calls out Wizkid fan for bullying

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Wizkid’s group of fans collectively known as “Wizkid FC” are popular for their vehement support for Wizkid and their antagonism toward those considered his rivals.

Tiwa Savage is the latest artist to call out Wizkid FC for harassment after some members of the fanbase mocked her for releasing a song on the same day as Wizkid.

On November 15, 2024, Ruger released his new song ‘Toma Toma’ featuring Tiwa Savage which she shared on her Instagram page with the caption “Told yall this one is special. The @rugerofficial called and I answered”.

In response, a Wizkid fan said “Dey play, nothing special pass Wizzy hits”.

The reply rubbed off wrongly on Tiwa Savage who said “Because I am promoting music? WTF…y’all are not fans anymore ooo you guys are actual bullies”.

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Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

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