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  • Buchi Criticizes Lagos Celebrities for ‘Embarrassing’ iShowSpeed Interactions

    Buchi Criticizes Lagos Celebrities for ‘Embarrassing’ iShowSpeed Interactions

    Comedian and social media critic Buchi has criticized several Lagos-based creators for their behavior during iShowSpeed’s recent Nigeria visit, calling it embarrassing.

    He singled out viral moments involving Egungun and streamer Peller, arguing the public pursuit of attention reflects a lack of substance.

    The backlash has triggered wider debate about clout-chasing, dignity, and the incentives of Nigeria’s fast-growing creator economy.

    Echotitbits take: Buchi is playing the ‘grumpy uncle,’ but the critique lands for anyone tired of cringe optics. Still, in the attention economy, the viral creators got the outcome they wanted: global visibility. The argument is really about values, not views.

    Source: Leadership News – https://leadership.ng/buchi-blasts-lagos-celebrities-for-seeking-us-streamer-ishowspeeds-attention-2/ 2026-01-23
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  • Tiwa Savage fires back at ‘reckless’ talk about her son in fresh online clash

    Tiwa Savage fires back at ‘reckless’ talk about her son in fresh online clash

    In an update published by QED.ng, Tiwa Savage publicly condemned remarks she says were made about her son, calling the conversation reckless and drawing a hard line around parenting boundaries online.

    The report says her reaction quickly spilled into wider social chatter, with reposts and commentary amplifying the dispute across entertainment pages.

    This remains an online dispute story—no official legal filing was reported in the source material—so the key is what was actually posted and how credible the reposts are.

    Two additional public references echoed the same development:

    Instablog9ja (Instagram): “I can also snatch your life away…” (link)

    chi_daze (X/Twitter repost): “Reckless mouth.” (link)

    Celebrity family lines are becoming the sharpest trigger point in Nigeria’s digital culture, and blowups like this often push brands and platforms to tighten comment moderation around minors. This is partly confirmed via reporting and reposted text, but maximum certainty requires the original verified post to be directly accessible.

    Source: The Sun — 06 January 2026 — https://thesun.ng/youve-crossed-the-line-tiwa-savage-blasts-social-media-influencer/

    Source: The Sun 2026-01-06
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  • Premium Times lists Nigerian celebrities who died in 2025 as tributes resurface online

    Premium Times lists Nigerian celebrities who died in 2025 as tributes resurface online

    2025-12-31 15:25:00

    Figures cited by Premium Times show a year-end list of Nigerian public figures—actors, influencers, and media veterans—who died in 2025, alongside brief context on careers and public reaction.

    The list includes tributes and references to how news of each passing was confirmed, often via posts from colleagues or family.

    • Guardian Life (Guardian.ng): “May his soul rest in peace… It’s a WRAP.”
    • Guardian Life (Guardian.ng): “Rest in peace, sis… Death why?”

    Echotitbits take: Year-end loss lists hit hard, but they also spotlight gaps in welfare, insurance culture, and health support in Nigeria’s entertainment economy. Watch for renewed calls for stronger guild-led assistance funds in 2026.

    Source: Premium Times — 2025-12-31 — https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/846784-allwell-ademola-sanku-monalisa-stephen-27-other-nigerian-celebrities-who-died-in-2025.html

    Premium Times
    2025-12-31
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  • Influencer LazyWrita’s Final Instagram Note Sparks Tributes and Mental-Health Talk

    Influencer LazyWrita’s Final Instagram Note Sparks Tributes and Mental-Health Talk

    2025-12-30 12:00:00
    According to People, Nigerian influencer Anda “LazyWrita” Damisa was reported dead after a final Instagram message that included a plea to followers not to cry for him.
    The post’s tone and timing triggered an immediate wave of tributes and debate across Nigerian social media, with many users calling for deeper mental-health conversations.
    As screenshots circulated widely, reputable outlets leaned on the post itself and follow-up reporting rather than speculation about circumstances.

    Related coverage repeating the same screenshots and message includes Linda Ikeji Blog: “Don’t cry for me please o…” alongside People’s reporting: “Don’t cry for me please…”.

    Echotitbits take:
    This is a sensitive story that should be handled without sensationalism. The bigger issue is mental health and community support—watch for any official family/friend confirmations and for credible initiatives that push resources, not gossip.
    Source: People — December 29, 2025 — https://people.com/instagram-influencer-lazywrita-announces-own-death-8787056
    People
    2025-12-29
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  • Detty December Gets a Glam Kickoff as ‘Party With Olori-Ebi 2.0’ Draws Stars in Lagos

    Detty December Gets a Glam Kickoff as ‘Party With Olori-Ebi 2.0’ Draws Stars in Lagos

    BellaNaija (event recap page)
    2025-12-13 09:00:00

    According to BellaNaija, ‘Party With Olori-Ebi 2.0’ served as an early Detty December signal in Lagos, pulling a mix of music names, influencers and nightlife regulars into one loud, fashion-forward night.

    The event’s highlight reels leaned heavily into red-carpet styling, performance energy and the “who’s who” factor that tends to drive weekend chatter on Instagram.

    The Punch reported the party “brought together… Mayorkun, Skales… and Jaypaul,” framing it as a crowd-heavy cultural moment.

    Tomike Adeoye shared: “Highlights from Party with Olori Ebi 2.0…” as clips and photos circulated online.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Lagos’ December calendar is increasingly content-driven—parties double as media products. Watch for sponsorships and branded experiences to intensify as influencers and artists compete for the most viral “Detty December” moments.

    Source: BellaNaija — Dec 13, 2025 — https://www.bellanaija.com/2025/12/party-with-olori-ebi-2-0/