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  • Peller apologizes after restaurant altercation clip sparks backlash

    Peller apologizes after restaurant altercation clip sparks backlash

    Reporting by PM News Nigeria indicates that Nigerian TikToker/content creator Peller released an apology following backlash over a video linked to a restaurant altercation involving a woman identified in coverage as Oginika.

    The apology message spread quickly across platforms, with commenters debating boundaries around filming, public shaming, and how creators handle conflict when cameras are rolling.

    The incident has also reignited conversations about when “content” crosses into harassment and what meaningful accountability looks like after a clip has already traveled.

    • Legit.ng (Web): “Peller apologises after clash with Oginika in a restaurant.”
    • Instagram repost (Reel): “Oginika, I’m sorry.”

    Echotitbits take: Influencer reputations now turn on crisis response speed—apology, restitution, and clarity. Watch for any direct restitution to the affected party and whether brands quietly step back or double down.

    Source: Legit.ng — 2026-01-09 — https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1691593-peller-finally-apologises-lady-heated-restaurant-clash/

    Source: Legit.ng 2026-01-09
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  • Wizkid reportedly becomes first African act to cross 10B Spotify streams

    Wizkid reportedly becomes first African act to cross 10B Spotify streams

    According to Vanguard, Wizkid has been reported as the first African artiste to hit 10 billion total streams on Spotify, fueling renewed debate about Afrobeats’ global penetration and catalog longevity.

    The milestone also places other top African streamers in context, highlighting how streaming has become a scoreboard for fanbases, labels, and touring leverage.

    Beyond bragging rights, numbers like this can shape brand pricing, festival bookings, and negotiating power for catalogue deals as Afrobeats becomes more data-driven globally.

    • Techloy (Web): “Wizkid… becoming the first African artist to surpass 10 billion total streams on Spotify.”
    • Pulse Nigeria (Web): “Wizkid… 10 billion Spotify streams…”

    Echotitbits take: Streaming milestones are market signals. Watch for playlist/editorial boosts, headline festival slots, and whether Wizkid’s camp ties the moment to a special live run or surprise release.

    Source: Vanguard — 2026-01-09 — https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/wizkid-becomes-first-african-artiste-to-hit-10-billion-streams-on-spotify/

    Source: Vanguard 2026-01-09
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  • Nollywood actress Allwell Ademola laid to rest as burial videos trend

    Nollywood actress Allwell Ademola laid to rest as burial videos trend

    In an update published by Legit.ng, late Nollywood actress Allwell Ademola was laid to rest in Lagos, with videos and photos from the ceremony circulating widely and triggering emotional reactions from fans.

    Online tributes and comment-thread memorials quickly followed, showing how Nollywood mourning increasingly plays out in the digital public square.

    The moment has also sparked debates about what should be filmed during burials and the balance between documentation and privacy.

    • Punch Newspapers (Facebook Live): “LIVE: Burial Ceremony of Actress, Allwell Ademola.”
    • Instagram (Reel): “The family… announced she will be laid to rest… on January 9, 2026…”

    Echotitbits take: Public grief online can be healing, but it can also pressure families into ‘performing’ mourning. Watch for verified family statements, colleague tributes, and any legacy initiative launched in her name.

    Source: Youtube — 2026-01-09 — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaD-BNUZ1VM

    Source: Youtube 2026-01-09
    Photo Credit: Legit.ng

  • Johnny Drille’s school-fees joke sparks relatable ‘kids are expensive’ chatter

    Johnny Drille’s school-fees joke sparks relatable ‘kids are expensive’ chatter

    In a post shared by Johnny Drille, the singer joked that paying a child’s school fees quickly teaches parents that “kids are very expensive,” sparking waves of relatable replies from Nigerians online.

    Many reactions connected the joke to broader pressures—school fees, inflation, and household budgeting—turning a one-liner into a wider lifestyle conversation.

    The moment also underscores how celebrities increasingly build brand warmth through candid, everyday-life storytelling that travels fast.

    • Johnny Drille (X): “I just paid my child’s school fees and I realised kids are very expensive.”
    • Instagram repost (Post): “Kids are expensive…”

    Echotitbits take: These small, human posts open big conversations about parenting economics. Watch for brands (family, finance, education) attempting to ride the relatability wave.

    Source: LindaIkejisBlog — 2026-01-09 — https://lindaikejisblog.com/2026/1/kids-are-expensive-nigerian-singer-johnny-drille-laments-after-paying-his-daughters-school-fees.html

    Source: LindaIkejisBlog 2026-01-09
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  • Cubana Chief Priest faces fresh school-fees claims from alleged baby mama (unverified)

    Cubana Chief Priest faces fresh school-fees claims from alleged baby mama (unverified)

    According to Legit.ng, a woman identified as Hellen Ati called out Cubana Chief Priest online over alleged responsibilities for a child’s school fees, with posts circulating widely on Instagram and blogs.

    The claims are being discussed as a social-media dispute, with audiences demanding receipts and clarity while others warn against trying family matters in public.

    At the time of reporting, the situation remains allegation-heavy, and readers are urged to treat viral clips cautiously.

    • Hellen Ati (Instagram): “Send School fees for ur son… I am tired of begging you…”
    • DavePlayBlogger (Instagram/Reel repost): “Cubana Chief Priest alleged baby mama… calls out…”

    Echotitbits take: Unverified family disputes can still cause reputational damage once they trend. Watch for any verified statement, legal step, or credible documentation before treating claims as fact.

    Source: GistReel — 2026-01-09 — https://www.gistreel.com/she-needs-help-at-this-point-cubana-chief-priests-alleged-baby-mama-hellen-ati-calls-him-out-over-sons-school-fees/

    Source: GistReel 2026-01-09
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  • Apostle Chikere saga escalates as estranged husband renews fraud allegations (unverified)

    Apostle Chikere saga escalates as estranged husband renews fraud allegations (unverified)

    In an update published by Legit.ng, Pastor Martin Ugbulu—identified as estranged husband of Apostle Chikere Nwafor—raised fresh allegations after her video response denying earlier claims.

    The dispute is now playing out online through clips, screenshots, and commentary, with key claims presented as allegations and not independently proven in public reporting.

    Observers are calling for verifiable documents and formal filings, as the public narrative continues to evolve rapidly.

    • SaharaReporters (Web): “Apostle Chikere… accused of shipping her car… and falsely declaring it stolen…”
    • Stella Dimoko Korkus (Web): “I trusted her completely because we were married…”

    Echotitbits take: This is high-stakes because it mixes religion, reputation, and potential legal exposure. Watch for verifiable documents, formal filings, and a direct response addressing specific claims.

    Source: Legit.ng — 2026-01-09 — https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1691665-apostle-chikere-estranged-hubby-claps-allegation-following-video-lied/

    Source:Legit.ng 2026-01-09
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  • Osimhen’s touchline flare-up sparks renewed debate on leadership and temperament

    Osimhen’s touchline flare-up sparks renewed debate on leadership and temperament

    Figures cited by The Guardian Nigeria highlight renewed concern about Victor Osimhen’s on-field temperament following a reported incident involving teammate Ademola Lookman.

    Other coverage suggests the situation may be contained internally, as unity messages and reports of apologies circulated afterward.

    The episode shows how one sideline moment can dominate the story cycle more than the result itself in today’s social-first sports media.

    • AP via SMDailyJournal (Web): “Just football… together always.”
    • Soccernet.ng (Web): “Osimhen… apologised to Lookman…”

    Echotitbits take: Star players now manage two games—on the pitch and online. Watch for official team comments, future lineup dynamics, and whether leadership narratives affect public-brand positioning.

    Source: The Guardian Nigeria — 2026-01-09 —https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/848216-why-osimhens-temperament-matters-as-much-as-his-goals.html

    Source: The Guardian Nigeria 2026-01-09
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  • Funke Akindele’s “Behind The Scenes” storms past ₦1.1bn and rewrites Nollywood’s box-office history

    Funke Akindele’s “Behind The Scenes” storms past ₦1.1bn and rewrites Nollywood’s box-office history

    2025-12-31 16:00:00

    According to BellaNaija, Funke Akindele’s latest film Behind The Scenes has crossed ₦1.1 billion at the Nigerian box office within weeks of release, reinforcing her run of record-breaking cinema numbers.

    FilmOne Entertainment highlighted the milestone as a speed record for West Africa, pointing to a strong Boxing Day surge that helped push the film over the line.

    The milestone is also reigniting industry debate about distribution transparency, screen allocation, and how blockbuster runs are being managed across cinemas.

    • FilmOne Entertainment (X): “Fastest film in West Africa to cross ₦1B+.”
    • Punch Newspapers (Punchng.com): “Fastest film in West Africa to gross over ₦1 billion.”

    Echotitbits take: Nollywood’s ceiling keeps moving—but the next battleground is trust: transparent reporting, fair scheduling, and whether exhibitors and distributors can avoid a “rigged system” narrative as the money grows.

    Source: BellaNaija — 2025-12-30 — https://www.bellanaija.com/2025/12/funke-akindele-behind-scenes-1bn-record/

    BellaNaija
    2025-12-30
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  • Nollywood stars push back on “unfair cinema practices” as exhibitor debate heats up

    Nollywood stars push back on “unfair cinema practices” as exhibitor debate heats up

    2025-12-31 15:53:00

    Reporting by Punch indicates a group of Nollywood actors—including Ini Edo and Toyin Abraham—have publicly called out cinemas over practices they say disadvantage films and mislead audiences.

    The claims quickly turned into a wider creator-versus-exhibitor conversation online, with fans demanding clearer explanations from cinema chains and distributors.

    • Punch Newspapers (Punchng.com): “call out cinemas over unfair practices.”
    • BusinessDay (Businessday.ng): “allegations of unfair treatment by some cinemas.”

    Echotitbits take: As Nollywood scales, operational fairness matters as much as hype. If showtimes and reporting feel inconsistent, the ecosystem risks rewarding only the biggest names—so watch for exhibitor responses and any distributor-led reforms in 2026.

    Source: The Punch — 2025-12-27 — https://punchng.com/ini-edo-toyin-abraham-others-call-out-cinemas-over-unfair-practices/

    The Punch
    2025-12-27
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  • TheCable’s 2025 roundup revisits the controversies Nigerians couldn’t look away from

    TheCable’s 2025 roundup revisits the controversies Nigerians couldn’t look away from

    2025-12-31 15:39:00

    According to TheCable Lifestyle, a year-end video roundup revisited the controversies that dominated timelines in 2025—highlighting how social media escalated personal and business disputes into national conversations.

    The recap points to headline moments such as the 2Baba separation saga and the repeated twists that kept the story cycling back into public view.

    • TheCable Lifestyle (TheCable.ng): “2Baba announced his separation from… Annie…”
    • Punch Newspapers (Punchng.com): “Most dramatic celebrity break-ups of 2025.”

    Echotitbits take: These scandal cycles show reputation is now a real asset class in Nigerian pop culture—brand deals, bookings, and streaming performance can swing on a single week of narrative control. Watch how stars professionalize PR playbooks in 2026.

    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — 2025-12-31 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/video-viral-controversies-and-scandals-of-2025/

    TheCable Lifestyle
    2025-12-31
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