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  • Tiwa Savage Warns Influencer After Posts About Her Son, Promises Legal Pushback

    Tiwa Savage Warns Influencer After Posts About Her Son, Promises Legal Pushback

    The Punch reports that Tiwa Savage issued a public warning to an X influencer, saying any further posts involving her son, Jamil, would move “beyond Twitter.”

    The influencer later posted an apology as the incident fueled wider debate about cyberbullying and public commentary about celebrity children.

    Vanguard also covered the apology, while Legit.ng reported that Tiwa’s stance drew support from other celebrity parents who have faced similar online harassment.

    Echotitbits Take: The industry is shifting from “ignore trolls” to “set legal boundaries.” If this is pursued formally, it could become a reference point for how Nigerian stars protect their kids online.

    Source: The Punch – https://punchng.com/tiwa-savage-warns-x-influencer-over-posts-involving-her-son/ 2026-01-06
    Photo Credit: The Punch

  • Streamer Peller’s crash during live session sparks renewed calls for road and content safety

    Streamer Peller’s crash during live session sparks renewed calls for road and content safety

    2025-12-15 08:00:00

    According to The Punch, popular online personality Peller was involved in a vehicle crash during a livestream, triggering widespread concern and debate about risky content and road behaviour.

    Punch reports the incident drew reactions across social media, with many users urging responsible driving and calling for stronger safety messaging among influencers and their followers.

    The report underscores a recurring problem where high-engagement content overlaps with unsafe stunts, particularly on major urban roads.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Incidents like this often trigger short-lived outrage but limited change. Watch for any police/FRSC action, platform enforcement on dangerous stunts, and whether influencers adopt clearer safety standards in live content.

    Source: The Punch — December 14, 2025

    The Punch https://punchng.com/video-peller-crashes-car-during-livestream-sparks-public-concern/ December 14, 2025

  • Brooke Monk Opens Up After TikTok Awards Nomination Puts Her in Creator-of-the-Year Conversation

    Brooke Monk Opens Up After TikTok Awards Nomination Puts Her in Creator-of-the-Year Conversation

    Courtesy of Brooke Monk (via PEOPLE)
    2025-12-10 09:00:00

    According to PEOPLE, TikTok star Brooke Monk is processing a new level of mainstream attention after landing a Creator of the Year nomination at the inaugural U.S. TikTok Awards.

    In the interview, she traced her rise from strict early phone rules to rapid growth online, framing the nomination as a milestone for creators who built careers through short-form content.

    TikTok’s nominees post announced: “Here are your nominees for the Creator of the Year… at the 2025 #TikTokAwards!”

    The Hollywood Reporter’s nominee list included: “Creator of the Year… Brooke Monk (brookemonk_).”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Creator awards signal how influencer culture is formalizing into “industry” status. Watch next for sponsorship rollouts, red-carpet moments and how nominees convert attention into long-term business—beyond views.

    Source: PEOPLE — Dec 10, 2025 — https://people.com/brooke-monk-wasnt-allowed-a-phone-until-age-16-before-internet-stardom-exclusive-11852125

     

  • Don Jazzy pushes back as online critics target donation beneficiary

    Don Jazzy pushes back as online critics target donation beneficiary

    According to The Punch, music executive Don Jazzy publicly defended a young woman who became a target of online backlash after receiving his donation to support her charitable initiative.

    Punch reported that critics accused the beneficiary of being greedy or fraudulent, but Don Jazzy argued that her request centred on helping others and that she did not “owe anyone anything” for receiving support privately.

    Social media posts circulating the exchange (including reposts on Instagram) echoed the same theme: Don Jazzy insisted that generosity should not be policed by online envy and that helping people is personal choice.

    The incident has reignited debate about public giving, social-media entitlement, and how philanthropy narratives can be weaponised in Nigeria’s online spaces.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: This is more than celebrity gossip—it’s a window into how Nigeria’s social media culture can punish both givers and receivers. For public figures, the lesson is to expect backlash regardless of intent; for beneficiaries, transparency helps but won’t silence trolls. Watch for whether the beneficiary follows through on the promised project updates, and whether this shapes how celebrities choose to give going forward (quietly vs publicly).

    Source: The Punch — 13 Dec 2025 (https://punchng.com/don-jazzy-slams-critics-for-dragging-woman-who-received-his-donation/)