#  @thejidetaiwo The Jídé Taiwo The Jídé Taiwo posts on X about nigeria, in the, money, musicians the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::41655764/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] +357% - [--] Month [-------] +664% - [--] Months [---------] -77% - [--] Year [----------] +8.60% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::41655764/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +108% - [--] Month [--] +306% - [--] Months [---] -6.10% - [--] Year [---] +54% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::41655764/followers)  - [--] Week [-----] +0.65% - [--] Month [-----] +1.10% - [--] Months [-----] +3.60% - [--] Year [-----] +12% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::41655764/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [finance](/list/finance) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [musicians](/list/musicians) [luxury brands](/list/luxury-brands) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [nba](/list/nba) [fashion brands](/list/fashion-brands) **Social topic influence** [nigeria](/topic/nigeria), [in the](/topic/in-the), [money](/topic/money), [musicians](/topic/musicians), [twitter](/topic/twitter), [culture](/topic/culture), [fuji](/topic/fuji), [nba](/topic/nba), [to the](/topic/to-the), [lack of](/topic/lack-of) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Stuff like this is why Pelu Awofeso African Journalist of the Year Award. This piece was written in [----] @thejidetaiwo I published a piece about my own first-hand experience here. How it answers some of the questions you have in mind👇🏽👇🏽 https://t.co/8j2ipPGNjo @thejidetaiwo I published a piece about my own first-hand experience here. How it answers some of the questions you have in mind👇🏽👇🏽 https://t.co/8j2ipPGNjo" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2023069907051487579) 2026-02-15T16:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "For Billboards African expansion to be meaningful it must embrace the continent in its full diversity rather than diluting it into a one-size-fits-all narrative. Anything less would be opportunism disguised as progress. - @justabdulmuqsit https://open.substack.com/pub/geniocreativo/p/billboards-african-push-growth-orutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web https://open.substack.com/pub/geniocreativo/p/billboards-african-push-growth-orutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2023076694161330328) 2026-02-15T16:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Olurounbi Lemme danload for you" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1463955812641124359) 2021-11-25T19:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "One of the reasons Ibadan (and Nigeria tbh) continues to fall my hand is how it doesnt consider young people in its development or lack thereof. Theres nothing to do and in the few places where they can experience harmless fun theyre referred to as menace. Ventura should stop this menace 😭 https://t.co/1peiMQvnWW Ventura should stop this menace 😭 https://t.co/1peiMQvnWW" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2012941966753853734) 2026-01-18T17:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Got another email from Standard Chartered Bank. Essentially theyre canceling personal banking except you have a minimum balance of 7.5m. I thought Nigerian banking has gone past era of minimum balance. So I will have [--] meter and leave it in your bank for you to be using abi" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2014411719750086936) 2026-01-22T18:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Juju musicians and their bands had the greatest names sha. Youll never find a harder name than Suberu Oni and His Why Worry Orchestra" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2016233210313588811) 2026-01-27T19:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Knew this was happening once I attended that Eshugbayi Eleko film event. The way he moved and the calibre of guests told me something was in the offing. Didn't now it was Oloja they were going for. Congrats to His Highness. Veteran actor Jide Kosoko declared Oloja of Lagos-elect https://t.co/Qw0E9xPxFA Veteran actor Jide Kosoko declared Oloja of Lagos-elect https://t.co/Qw0E9xPxFA" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2016268562143326424) 2026-01-27T21:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "But really what happens to the previously-named-but-uninstalled Prince Abiola Kosoko Been a few years but coronation() never happened. That would be hard o" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2016269032991662178) 2026-01-27T21:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "That thing that Nigeria tv stations do where they slot in events and company activities in their news bulletins I know its all to make money but why am I watching Channels News at [--] and the annual thanksgiving of xyz bread bakery comes up. HOW IS THAT NEWS" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2016630804554584287) 2026-01-28T21:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Marry for money dont marry for love because of pepper and onion and tomato. Omo" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2016962590438469711) 2026-01-29T19:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Lagos is the capital of Nigeria And it is the beginning and end of everything; Lagos is where I saw divorcees wearing bb with butterfly sleeves Lagos is where I saw ladies wearing sunshades at night; When you see them behind the sea barrier youll mistake them for maidens" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2017599964579299392) 2026-01-31T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@MsFisayo Thats true. Hes a legend. Tell him to call me ☺☺☺" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2017721952106860661) 2026-01-31T22:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The same NBA fans who are celebrating the iconic [------] Eastern Conference Championship team that lost in the finals are the same ones who will tell you that the Bubble Championship doesnt mean anything. Smh. The iconic [------] Eastern Conference Championship team. 🏆 https://t.co/wQqe5L83rK The iconic [------] Eastern Conference Championship team. 🏆 https://t.co/wQqe5L83rK" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2017993101273362539) 2026-02-01T16:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@wandyvirus Ah. I fear I may not have the correct technical answers o But I suppose a distributor should be able to find placement at cinemas tvs OTT platforms etc. Thats where cinema chains have an (unfair) advantage: if they control the distribution and the platforms" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2018042845379088652) 2026-02-01T19:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@iamrildwanbello Lol. I think this is the show kitchen for hosting small gatherings within the hotel/resort. The residence has a much smaller/compact kitchen" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2019066681406988396) 2026-02-04T15:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "My thing is skit makers are ACTORS too. People can dismiss them but as weve seen theyre important on the totem. Theatre owners felt the same way about early Nollywood but see how far its come. Purists can purist all they want but theres an audience for skit makers. I believe it's high time we start pushing back against this "skitmakers should not be in movies" narrative it's reductive AF. Has anyone among the people complaining about "skitmakers" every bothered to look up the definition of a skit I believe it's high time we start pushing back against this "skitmakers should not be in movies"" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2019149462296489987) 2026-02-04T20:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "At the Fidau of Otunba Ojora King Sunny Ade is performing. For someone who defied age for most of his life he now looks very much like his [--] years. His charisma and the twinkle in his eyes remain but ara ti di ara agba" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2019424860255257075) 2026-02-05T14:56Z [----] followers, 13.7K engagements "Thank you Dr Dami. Was a triple entendre sef as it shaded Bob Aladeniyi whod dumped Sunny for his oga-turned-nemesis Chief Bolarinwa Abioro. Bob A. was an impeccable guitarist but the rest of his music lacked the smoothness of African Beats ergo the Molo da won lehin bit. Mori Sisi Meji (1975) Ita Faaji is a familiar description of spaces designed for relaxation in urban Yoruba life. Not quite a love song Sunny Ade describes two beautiful ladies selling fish at Ita Faaji on Mori Sisi Meji. The song is held by his use of Molo as a double https://t.co/Q7fmBB7IPs Mori Sisi Meji (1975) Ita Faaji" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2019458020699263376) 2026-02-05T17:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Political patronage and sycophancy is a thing to behold. When Jonathan was president everybody started to wear that resource control apparel. With Buhari it was the Fula cap. Now that it's Tinubu they're all wearing his logo on caps and agbadas. And it's all fake love. Lol" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2019863045099397416) 2026-02-06T19:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "There is no "too far" for Trump and his White House. This latest racist attack on Obama will not last another [--] hours and the Republican party will tell everybody to move on it's not that serious. Lol" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2019890562648756470) 2026-02-06T21:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Can't leave rap alone the game needs me. - Izzo (H.O.V.A.) The Blueprint Jay Z 2001" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2020955565770539078) 2026-02-09T20:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Las Vegas (will be) owned by LeBron James and he will player there for the last two years of his career and then retire.* *Ceteris paribus; but if you know anything about ceteris its that it never paribuses.* The NBA Board of Governors is likely to vote this summer on expanding the league by two teams per @townbrad. Las Vegas and Seattle are considered the favored cities. https://t.co/VVYJByhQEA The NBA Board of Governors is likely to vote this summer on expanding the league by two teams per @townbrad. Las Vegas and Seattle are considered the favored cities. https://t.co/VVYJByhQEA" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2020967599723643289) 2026-02-09T21:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Oh I agree with Eniola Aluko on most of her points. Its the Ian Wright part that I dont get. Why is he her crutch Why is he her example of the bias shes facing On top of that shes claiming she expects him to do xyz for her. What kind of bad spoilt behaviour is that" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2020970735867437143) 2026-02-09T21:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Super Bowl people could never. More than [----] billion viewers tuned into the [----] Africa Cup of Nations across TV and digital according to beIN SPORTS. https://t.co/7FaYuBem32 More than [----] billion viewers tuned into the [----] Africa Cup of Nations across TV and digital according to beIN SPORTS. https://t.co/7FaYuBem32" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2020992072417997124) 2026-02-09T22:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This can't be life this can't be all; This can't be right there's gotta be more" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2021305248845861201) 2026-02-10T19:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Nope. Neo-Fuji could be a trend but it cannot - should not - be the final iteration of the genre. As @TimiOgundare brilliantly put it Fuji practitioners and fans first need to establish Fuji establishments for regular "jumps" and then begin to incubate new musicians. Despite the advances in music technology and the ease of distribution young Fuji artists don't survive as expected. To survive some are even hybridising into Neo-Fuji combining Fuji with Afrobeats and other genres. Could that be the future of Fuji music Despite the advances in music technology and the ease of distribution young" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2021572323145363963) 2026-02-11T13:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Random: last week someone asked for some help which unfortunately I wasnt able to at the time and I gave them my apologies. Today now I wanted to share a job opening I saw that I figured will suit them and discover that theyve blocked me. MMS" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2021625747451130352) 2026-02-11T16:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Nigerians collected interest-free Covid loan in [----]. Now that the NMFB is debiting their accounts to recover the money theyre doing TikTok live. I need the bank to debit them 20% punitive levy sef for the nerve" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2021650115908546998) 2026-02-11T18:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Okay. I fuxx with Ja and I think [--] and his cronies are lame. But why is Ja using a Jay Z song for this video Saw the caption and I thought it was snippet of a new Ja Rule song. Thats not gangsta. Waste Management 🏌🏾🌙 https://t.co/LNyS9lIhX2 Waste Management 🏌🏾🌙 https://t.co/LNyS9lIhX2" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2021957510991691898) 2026-02-12T14:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@Omojuwa Hiphop rules can never be dated o especially as the entire industry weaponized it on Kendrick's behalf against Drake. But me I would have loved a fresh Ja verse like Fabolous'. Not that [--] can reply sha. Or a complete blackout like Jay Z" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2021963564693721166) 2026-02-12T15:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "What "Afrobeat" is not the same one Fela played And who says Fuji cannot be the same original sound as the pioneers did How about Rock or Country I don't think this thought is thought through because Afrobeats is not Afrobeat and an artiste should know the basic difference You see how the Afrobeat we create now isn't the same one fela played. Similarly Gen Z Fuji music can never be made to sound as original as the pioneers. Although it's sad but the good news Since Fuji hasnt undergone significant evolution as Afrobeat did from Fela - the You see how the Afrobeat we create now isn't the same" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2021973126549319865) 2026-02-12T15:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Real_Idcabasa Not to argue with you o but my larger point is that artistes today rely too much on internet algorithms than actually curating their communities. Those artistes all have live performances in common which Afrobeats acts need to do more of than contend with/rely on the machine" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2021997367143350510) 2026-02-12T17:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I love the President and I will not stop supporting him. But his decision to not only give access to but also appoint Wendell Slimin is something I will never understand. He has no value no integrity and yet Ambassador. I don't get it" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2022284713025528257) 2026-02-13T12:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@lakaas123 He should eat his eko away from serious roles" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2022289883876766046) 2026-02-13T12:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@lakunle70 You see why it's important that SSP commissions an official biography He too will be [--] in two years o" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2022653771570888905) 2026-02-14T12:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@gboyega_adeoya @vanguardngrnews You see am Vanguard had to repost an individual creator. Why didnt they send their own journalists there" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2023066947571917125) 2026-02-15T16:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "What I love the most about Hakeem - outside of sounding like at least five of my Egba uncles - is that hes lived in America for [--] years and still has his Yoruba accent. Kevin Durant starts his interview with hakeem Olajuwon by showing his respects and reading off his accolades https://t.co/TFnfHqUXAD Kevin Durant starts his interview with hakeem Olajuwon by showing his respects and reading off his accolades https://t.co/TFnfHqUXAD" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2020974064630890520) 2026-02-09T21:32Z [----] followers, 104.5K engagements "Ace by Shina Peters released in [----] sold five million copies. In todays terms thats [---] billion streams. Shout out to Dele Adeyanju Agbaletu" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2022614033925345620) 2026-02-14T10:08Z [----] followers, 59.3K engagements "The Los Angeles Clippers are the Tottenham Hotspur of the NBA" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2022728985667625191) 2026-02-14T17:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Not sure what value this individual brings to warrant the access or the prudence shown in having this specific action simulated. Either way the teams around my idolo need to protect him better. Wasiu Ayinde asked Tunde Perry to roll his dice on stage. https://t.co/Er4Kgk5uc7 Wasiu Ayinde asked Tunde Perry to roll his dice on stage. https://t.co/Er4Kgk5uc7" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2023083794170023983) 2026-02-15T17:15Z [----] followers, 13K engagements "There are two types of people: those who stay off Twitter when they're in a crisis and those who tweet a lot when their world is up in flames. Whichever you are I wish you all the best and that your troubles blow over soon. ❤❤❤" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2023148684234674611) 2026-02-15T21:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "13 Reasons Why There Should Be BuzzFeed Nigeria bThe world is missing out on us. Really/b" [X Link](https://www.buzzfeed.com/thejidetaiwo/13-reasons-why-there-should-be-buzzfeed-nigeria-26kkr) 2016-03-09T17:03Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements "This Kenyan Lady Photoshopped Herself Vacationing In China And Now She's Going For Real From Photoshops to the real thing" [X Link](https://www.buzzfeed.com/thejidetaiwo/this-kenyan-lady-badly-photoshopped-herself-on-vac-26kkr) 2016-03-09T21:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@bukunmipreacher But Scott Perry was very involved in attempting to overturn the results of his countrys election and his president came into the mainstream through Nedu type content. I wouldnt allow our disdain for our country lead us to confirmation bias sha" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1890360193629773947) 2025-02-14T11:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Same Scott Perry that now says USAID kini kan Nigeria Okay now. Republican Rep. Scott Perry falsely claimed on Fox News tonight that ISIS was behind the Las Vegas massacre saying he had credible evidence without actually providing any. https://t.co/gJHSa980DI Republican Rep. Scott Perry falsely claimed on Fox News tonight that ISIS was behind the Las Vegas massacre saying he had credible evidence without actually providing any. https://t.co/gJHSa980DI" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1890376192823373890) 2025-02-14T12:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Ms Voletta Wallace mum to The NOTORIOUS BIG passed away today aged [--]. Ive always thought about her and how she bore the killing of her son with enormous dignity since [----]. She came to the US at [--] only to be deceived by a much older man who impregnated her and left her" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1893033280678539764) 2025-02-21T20:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Every time I jam Entertainment News on @channelstv I feel bad. Theres no way they should be reporting stale news (in this case Burna Boys interview from FOUR days ago) or posting Twitter screenshots. They clearly need some help. We can help guys. Call me. Recently I watched Entertainment News on Channels. I dont want it to see like Im picking on them as its the same on other stations too. But it looks like legacy media doesnt know how to treat entertainment coverage/reportage and it comes off as lazy perfunctory work. Recently I watched Entertainment News on Channels. I dont want it to see" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1945606801615196553) 2025-07-16T22:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@PrerogativeMi Sheba were watching. That one that senate likes to summon them for Big Brother content. Lol" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1948398135954338002) 2025-07-24T15:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "And do we even know what the law says regarding the things we routinely reel off. Ive been hearing Person C must face the full wrath of the law. Okay. But do you know that that matter is a misdemeanour and carries a maximum 2-year jail term or a fine IF theyre found guilty" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1953904595576488404) 2025-08-08T19:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Or that the trespassing on an aerodome is defined as a simple offence liable to three months in jail or a fine of forty naira. As in ogj naira pr. Lets be serious please. Or at least know what were talking about" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1953904601025187916) 2025-08-08T19:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "I'm sure it's not because Clarence Avant's daughter was married to Ted Sarandos that Netflix made that "The Black Godfather" docu because the subject is that great. We need to put some money together and do a KSA one just like that. It needs to be done. Post-haste" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1954651377583395175) 2025-08-10T21:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I need a docu series about music labels that changed Nigerian music. [--]. Badejo Sound Studio/Phillips [--]. Niger/Africa Songs Ltd [--]. Afrodisia [--]. EMI [--]. Premier Records [--]. Storm [--]. Dove [--]. Trybe [--]. Mohits [--]. Chocolate City [--]. EME. [--]. Westside" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1977119518456496439) 2025-10-11T21:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "People are saying FG should fund concerts like the Travis Scott type. I don't know if they're really that dense or they're just saying stuff because it's Twitter. Because by that logic we should kuku have Aso Rock Records where they sign artistes and do music business" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1978072804361662923) 2025-10-14T12:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Sometimes when first-time voters and their older siblings declare doom for Nigeria I remember America the worlds greatest democracy. Eg. Andrew Cuomo is running to be mayor of New York when he was governor of New York State for [--] years until he was forced to resign" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1979650485104804022) 2025-10-18T20:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "So as Ive said in private and publicly the work the Fuji industry/community has to do is to find these talents incubate then and create platforms for them to succeed. That means labels distros media the works. Thats far more important than vexing for Adekunle Gold. This boy sabi this Fuji thing pass werey la fin wo werey sha 😇 https://t.co/L4gWMeMtUC This boy sabi this Fuji thing pass werey la fin wo werey sha 😇 https://t.co/L4gWMeMtUC" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1979869141931901318) 2025-10-19T11:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Second time in a week and about the 300th time this year. "I don't like his ass." @stephenasmith doesn't hold back on LeBron James 😳 https://t.co/LvAzAs1BYv "I don't like his ass." @stephenasmith doesn't hold back on LeBron James 😳 https://t.co/LvAzAs1BYv" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1980355252668035076) 2025-10-20T19:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This crass disgraceful blatant stupidity is my biggest issue with the age of Trump. Theres not even the slightest hint of common decency. These are things that cannot be excused in everyday life but is the norm for the president of the free world. Screenshot of the full interaction between HuffPost and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared by Leavitt. https://t.co/qYR5yjRX87 Screenshot of the full interaction between HuffPost and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared by Leavitt. https://t.co/qYR5yjRX87" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1980389173975720271) 2025-10-20T21:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Trump is not going to leave at the end of his term in office. Hell claim the [----] election was stolen and that he has right to continue in [----]. Then all those apocalyptic movies youve seen will look like real life. Because Trump will not leave office" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1980396391206908010) 2025-10-20T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@adequnle My own small read on the GOP they close ranks against their common enemy; which in this case is everyone not in their party" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1980589786990801383) 2025-10-21T10:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "This is so badly researched. Im shocked. Dont even know what to say. Nigerians took to ankara when lace became too expensive in the late 90s ke Wow Threads of the Street: Lagos Fashion Through the Decades From Aso-Oke & lace to Adire & Ankara every era has redefined Lagos style; from vintage elegance to bold confidence. Which Lagos fashion era is your fave ✨ 🗓 Nov [--] [----] 📍Water Corporation Dr VI Lagos https://t.co/w11MlEcRbp Threads of the Street: Lagos Fashion Through the Decades From Aso-Oke & lace to Adire & Ankara every era has redefined Lagos style; from vintage elegance to bold" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1981005382970708126) 2025-10-22T14:31Z [----] followers, 36.4K engagements "@mrolaoluwa Youre welcome 🤣🤣🤣" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1981080493685694836) 2025-10-22T19:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "2a. The New Afrika Shrine is mistaken for the Afrika Shrine where Fela held court. Shouldn't have been an easy mistake to make: everybody knows that Femi built it after Fela died and the original Shrine used to be in Mushin then Ikeja. Details like that matter in the story" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1981657404212228162) 2025-10-24T09:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "With Zohran Mamdani's trajectory in the last one year it's surprising that the Democratic Party is not embracing him and carrying him on their head. He's the youngest brightest star they've had in years. Years. And they're just cool with him. This is why they lose lose lose" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1981675848634892352) 2025-10-24T10:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@lakunle70 Unlike Liverpool FC you know ball 😁😁" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1982401576443732443) 2025-10-26T10:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "In chess there is one queen one king two bishops two knights two rook and EIGHT pawns. The value of pawns is in their number not any power. Their role is to do disposable work so that the valuable and powerful pieces can move freely. Will not explain" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1982452278951817400) 2025-10-26T14:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The following friends have helped us give out [---] complimentary copies. They really didn't want their names mentioned so I will beg them later: @Teejazzy1234 @mrlurvy @JollyPaps1 @zuweerahh @follykrypton @tundealuko @esuayi @biolakazeem @Omojuwa. I'm must indebted to them" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1982734058749866386) 2025-10-27T09:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "That said we have [--] more copies to give out this week. Please use this form to signify and provide your details. Thank you everyone https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXv2CE05ujVK4aOERGE6QPi-8Jp1toyKgQCGNj-zXM8mleUw/viewform https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXv2CE05ujVK4aOERGE6QPi-8Jp1toyKgQCGNj-zXM8mleUw/viewform" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1982734061954375851) 2025-10-27T09:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Theres a section of Twitter that derives their existence from perceived misfortune of people who theyve tagged as enemies. When they finish gleefully tweeting they close the app and face their regular life and its attendant struggles. Life goes on" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1983256555635052802) 2025-10-28T19:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This must have been early 1980s because they moved to NAL Towers (now Sterling) a few years later when I was a child.I have fond memories of NAL Merchant Bank and the logo is iconic in my family: imagine it on the sides of a white Peugeot [---]. That was my mothers official car. Going through some of my late dads stuffs. Found this Complimentary card belonging to Erastus Akingbola when he was Senior Manager at NAL Merchant Bank. I can tell the age of this card because Akingbola was Senior Manager at NAL Merchant Bank in [----] that was [--] years ago. https://t.co/L5qs2zvpi6 Going through some of" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1983465349661257771) 2025-10-29T09:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@gabbyraze1 Yup. And thats the problem. Weve taken the art and soul out of the music. Making an album used to be an experience. Even listening as fan used to be one. Now everyone is just finding engagement on their Reels and TikTok. Weve got to bring it back" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1984334077542220194) 2025-10-31T18:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@JumeirahRoyale Fam. Thank you. This means a lot. I was going through a torrid time when we connected. Im relieved that I wasnt dismissive despite my situation. But Im more excited for your successes since then. It can only get better" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1986111223474139562) 2025-11-05T16:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "He will no doubt such thing. I hope his Nigerian MAGA followers know its all talk. Even crazy Trump will not invade Nigeria. Trump says we are preparing to invade Nigeria. Apparently thats what voters said they wanted in the exit polls. Trump: Were going to do things to Nigeria that Nigerias not gonna be happy about. Guns-a-blazin https://t.co/j0MhV5O938 Trump says we are preparing to invade Nigeria. Apparently thats what voters said they wanted in the exit polls. Trump: Were going to do things to Nigeria that Nigerias not gonna be happy about. Guns-a-blazin https://t.co/j0MhV5O938" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1986378975153664126) 2025-11-06T10:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "It IS a cabal of older people whose music palates are likely to be skewed towards certain styles of music & musicians. They have their idea of what African music or world music should sound like. Theyre including younger Africans in recent years but it will take a while. The Grammys is a sort of cabal. Sort of because it does not appear to be intentional. Legends like Youssou N'Dour and Angelique Kidjo only need to release a project their nominations are steady. There is a sort of status quo bias at play here. It doesnt take anything away from The Grammys is a sort of cabal. Sort of because" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1986876084755865600) 2025-11-07T19:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Nigerian fans at home deserve to experience this too. But the bigger international stages our stars attain the lower the chances of local fans have of ever seeing them. MMS. 🚨 Wizkid joins Asake to perform MMS at his Redbull Symphonic concert in New York 🤩🦅 https://t.co/fl48VdfCGC 🚨 Wizkid joins Asake to perform MMS at his Redbull Symphonic concert in New York 🤩🦅 https://t.co/fl48VdfCGC" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1987531574456500370) 2025-11-09T14:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "THIS IS FUJI mr money dance pt.2 😅 https://t.co/YrNXnHfi1C mr money dance pt.2 😅 https://t.co/YrNXnHfi1C" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1987533005187899804) 2025-11-09T14:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Im always impressed when brands step out of their known industry and do big things elsewhere. Eg. Red Bull is known for action sports: yet its deeply invested in music: does breakdancing with the same intensity it does Red Bull Symphonic. A great study in culture marketing" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1987597029556789281) 2025-11-09T19:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "That AG's Many People which features Adewale Ayuba is Fuji. There's no theorising again; it is evident in the drums and the vocals of Mr Johnson. This Is Fuji" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1988214042725605788) 2025-11-11T11:55Z [----] followers, 107.7K engagements "Bayowa Films and Records International will be proud of this video. Shouts to Adekunle Gold for answering the Fuji question with a knockout. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=RFPqZKpsl90&t=25s https://www.youtube.com/watchv=RFPqZKpsl90&t=25s" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1988215692555153652) 2025-11-11T12:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Someone says the MOWAA should have been sited in Lagos. For one how misanthropic would it be to house repatriated Benin bronze in Lagos. Also some of us have been saying for years that other states & cities must pull their weight. Why should Lagos have to bear everything" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1988697846858805629) 2025-11-12T19:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@brainadam_ Bingo lo ma je enu eni naa" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1988991841581297727) 2025-11-13T15:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "When Pastor JA Adelakun composed this record in [----] we didnt know things will get this bad. But after all what I saw on Twitter yesterday night its time for Jesus to come back" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1989261175289413838) 2025-11-14T09:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@AlfaYalayala Fam. Not going to lie I dont know how I would react if a teacher slapped my own child too o" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1989613175747014896) 2025-11-15T08:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality impurity & debauchery; idolatry & witchcraft; hatred discord jealousy rage selfish ambition dissensions factions & envy; drunkenness orgies etc. Those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1989621213132681544) 2025-11-15T09:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "If you vote for Tinubu and APC youre after my laive. But look at what you and your fellow myrmidon mobsters are doing naanu" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1989728458071838811) 2025-11-15T16:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Ibroh18 He cant run for the same office again so the real test will be leading the party to success outside of Oyo State. Thats the main issue" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1990143487115681837) 2025-11-16T19:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "If the world were a fair place LeBron James would take over the New Orleans Pelicans play there for a couple of years before retiring and then moving the club to a major city like Las Vegas. But they don't love him like that and They will make it impossible to make that move" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1990416803915248055) 2025-11-17T13:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Again 45-47 is the most consequential US president ever. He has demystified everything that America supposedly stands for. Here he is castigating Jamal Khashoggi who was cut into pieces and stuffed into a suitcase that was thrown away as the alleged mastermind smirks. 'You don't have to embarrass our guest.' Trump defends Saudi crown prince as reporter asks about murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi Live updates: https://t.co/N14UKEJ0HA 📺 Sky [---] Virgin [---] Freeview [---] and YouTube https://t.co/1CyImCSkQP 'You don't have to embarrass our guest.' Trump defends Saudi crown prince as reporter" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1990872291052245074) 2025-11-18T19:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@SienceTalk To quote her if the owners of a language or culture say tbat its appropriation then the individual concerned should have the good sense to understand that. Its not a big deal but instead of her to understand the sentiments expressed she ridiculed them. Herein lies her issue" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1991160830428107108) 2025-11-19T15:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Hes the worst superstar ever. Brilliant musician. Cant say the same for his character as a person. Thats why hes always feigning for love. Nobody can love him. Burna Boy responding to the uproar about him sending the couple out of his show in Colorado: "I tell you say make una be my fans We dey look for fans wey get money this period oh. Ara n Kan Gaza" 🤣 https://t.co/lu0ilvHwCQ Burna Boy responding to the uproar about him sending the couple out of his show in Colorado: "I tell you say make una be my fans We dey look for fans wey get money this period oh. Ara n Kan Gaza" 🤣" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1991165917284139300) 2025-11-19T15:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The lips of a strange woman drop as honeycomb and her mouth is smoother than oil: But her end is bitter as wormwood sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life her ways are moveable" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1992924702676021378) 2025-11-24T11:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Man success is such a powerful thing No way Wrighty knew who Mamdani was in June and here he is sending a video to him. That's what happens when life falls into place and you win. So just win. Set goals for yourself and achieve them. Winning takes care of everything. Ian Wright X Mamdani Mamdani does the Trossard celebration https://t.co/KgNBdO9ytT Ian Wright X Mamdani Mamdani does the Trossard celebration https://t.co/KgNBdO9ytT" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1993315361891270985) 2025-11-25T13:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Arne Slot was the luckiest guy ever with how he won the [--] premier league season. In his first season o Craziest thing in the world. Because his real level is showing now. Otu oshi" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1994022871601987598) 2025-11-27T12:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Happy to see the end of November. I dreaded the month all year and it proved why I was right to. Nevertheless were still here. The world hasnt stopped so we try to carry on with resolve. Thanks to all. Love to all" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1995088354648719402) 2025-11-30T11:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Re the purported K1 letter circulating: I do not believe it's from him. For one he has an insignia of office that is on his official communication. Even his Fuji coy. has a letterhead let alone one as a traditional title holder. And it's not signed. Someone is flying a kite ni" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1998121079408038273) 2025-12-08T20:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Lagos to Liverpool to LA I hate how pundits/commentators make themselves into the story. I think it comes from media personalities wanting to be celebs too and their best bet is to attack athletes or public figures they dont like. Whos Carragher fooling with his Salah take" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1998417140031058078) 2025-12-09T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "You made your hair like Madonna Rihanna like Osama; Im presidential I keep my hair like Obama. - Godwon; Waiting For You (Sinzu Diss) [----]. I couldnt leave Chicago without getting a cut from my old barber Zariff https://t.co/ou4BmXRYOT I couldnt leave Chicago without getting a cut from my old barber Zariff https://t.co/ou4BmXRYOT" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1999825341280346531) 2025-12-13T12:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Your Excellency @jidesanwoolu I humbly move the motion that Lamina Lawal Street Isolo where Fuji Chamber the primary residence of Chief Dr Sikiru Ayinde Barrister and his burial site is located be renamed Sikiru Ayinde Barrister Street. All in support say aye Earlier today at the 15th-year remembrance of Fuji creator the late Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister. Rest on Baami Agbajelola Barusati 🕊 Cc @Officialpasuma https://t.co/Z97g3GUBaP Earlier today at the 15th-year remembrance of Fuji creator the late Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister. Rest on Baami Agbajelola Barusati 🕊 Cc @Officialpasuma" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2000997236143227251) 2025-12-16T18:31Z [----] followers, 103.4K engagements "@Oomoiyaolobi Oba no dey go to court. Lol" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2002756669189820805) 2025-12-21T15:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I think Dave Chappelles greatest gift is his pacing. He knows how to pause modulate string the story and land his punchlines. Thats what makes his storytelling so great" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2002839495687934148) 2025-12-21T20:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I hope GSM is not myopic and jumps to ADC. He has a chance to rebuild the PDP if he doesnt mind running at [--] years old he might have a decent shot in [----]. Its unlikely that he will make a dent next cycle and barring an Atiku win in [--] the North will want its [--] years next" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2003529830915276939) 2025-12-23T18:15Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements "As with every cultural heritage the Eyo needs a fair bit of modernity and improvement despite the glitz. There's no need to hit people with the opa or claim you can't take photographs. Not in 2025AD" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2004961610301911419) 2025-12-27T17:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Tell me what you know about them night terrors every night 5am cold sweats waking up to the sky; Tell me what you know about night terrors nothing. You don't really care about the trials of tomorrow Rather lay awake in the bed full of sorrow" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2005118526890406377) 2025-12-28T03:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@SienceTalk @MsTyma_ Nonsense ke These are very sensitive topics sir o" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2005338529409437858) 2025-12-28T18:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "It really grates on me when I see supposedly senior journalists avail themselves to politicians for "media chats". I can imagine such trips are lucrative but even though. Politician will now assemble you to listen to him yap away. It's embarrassing. We shouldn't do it" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2005623775203819779) 2025-12-29T12:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Tony Blair followed Dubya to invade Iraq 20+ years ago. What about the UK suggests that Keir Starmer will not support Trump's invasion of Venezuela Lol. The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate President and we shed no tears about the end of his regime. I reiterated my support for international law this morning. The UK government will discuss the evolving situation with The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate President and we shed no tears about the end of his regime. I" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2007589587636662661) 2026-01-03T23:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I'm not at $150k yet but as soon as I could earn small change I stop to dey do small small things. And I'm not a handy man kankan. Maybe I'm spoiled. I'm not a good use of my time to be fixing bits and pieces. Always better to hire and pay professionals. One of my friends dads is a fit [--] year old. Fell off a ladder and will never be the same again. A tail as old as time. No way a grown man who makes over $150k a year should get on a ladder. One of my friends dads is a fit [--] year old. Fell off a ladder and will never be the same again. A tail as old as time. No way a grown man who makes over" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2008150868479328596) 2026-01-05T12:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I know Im the only person who cares (and gets upset) that brands use the lowest quality ChatGPT captions 😭 Leadership isnt always loud sometimes its quiet care. ☂ #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 @Visa #WeLiveDifferent https://t.co/v0BgqmeHaU Leadership isnt always loud sometimes its quiet care. ☂ #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 @Visa #WeLiveDifferent https://t.co/v0BgqmeHaU" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2008557302866219238) 2026-01-06T15:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Love the idea of Apala Disco by the way. Thankful that Alhaji Musiliu performed there. I dont think most of the attendees know what Apala is but the producers did well in creating that event. Thats a good thing" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2008619489944842437) 2026-01-06T19:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Incredible wealth has left this world: Al-Hassan Dantata passed away in Kano. Life is vanity both the rich and poor will die someday. If the dead see one another in Heaven greet Herbert Macaulay; Oba Adeboye say hello to Bode Thomas. - Haruna Ishola; Late Oba Adeboye (1955). When network meets net worth. Does your current circle challenge your net worth or just your weekend plans https://t.co/Knl1P02ApV When network meets net worth. Does your current circle challenge your net worth or just your weekend plans https://t.co/Knl1P02ApV" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2008990646653342213) 2026-01-07T19:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Sounds just like Trumps White House. Smh Those caught working illegally in the UK will be arrested detained and removed. Those caught working illegally in the UK will be arrested detained and removed" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2009677940447936594) 2026-01-09T17:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "About five years ago I came to the conclusion that music award shows no longer are important. I am even more convinced of it now because not only do the biggest stars shun these events organizers themselves seem more interested in courting influencers over anyone else" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2010665511634206919) 2026-01-12T10:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Culture isnt just for enjoyment. It must build people institutions and futures. No matter how many times Nigerian songs appear on Barack Obamas playlists if it doesnt circulate value back home then its pointless. #TheCultureDesk" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2011433945162801587) 2026-01-14T13:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Haba. Festac wasnt a waste. At the very worst the country got FESTAC Town and the National Theatre from it. That the military government spent on culture does not make it a waste. One could make the same (flawed) argument about sporting events that the country hosted 🤷♂ This was when Nigeria was flush with oil money and Gowon said our problem is not money but how to spend it. Rather than investing in the future or the country our leaders threw one massive owambe and invited the whole world This was when Nigeria was flush with oil money and Gowon said our problem is not money but how to spend" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2012866545743962147) 2026-01-18T12:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "You can walk and whistle at the same time. You can invest in manufacturing and development AND culture at the same time. One is not less important than the other and as weve seen culture will outlive the industrial age" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2012867979583586813) 2026-01-18T12:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I dont know what USA [----] would look like but if you were around for USA [--] and Atlanta [--] youd know that the games mattered less than the cultural engineering America invested in. Thats what smart countries do: use culture as a means of development and national identity" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2012869191838118222) 2026-01-18T12:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Its always bewildering to me how media organizations still dont get it. Ive spoken once on how they treat culture and entertainment as unimportant while they chase political figures. That lack of imagination carries into sports. Case in point: AFCON" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2012871823969440048) 2026-01-18T12:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Im all for people finding and re-finding themselves or getting out of the rate race. Still its weird to see Don Lemon leave serious tv for TMZ Live-ing and cussing at Nicki Minaj. EXCLUSIVE: Don Lemon stopped by TMZ Live and went off on Nicki Minaj telling her to "sit the f*** down" and urged her to "get a life and grow some brains." 💥 https://t.co/8EY4TBiEvg EXCLUSIVE: Don Lemon stopped by TMZ Live and went off on Nicki Minaj telling her to "sit the f*** down" and urged her to "get a life and grow some brains." 💥 https://t.co/8EY4TBiEvg" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2013362601967656976) 2026-01-19T21:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Wheres your book on the cognitive decline and lunacy of Donald Trump In the middle of the night the President was posting private messages from European leaders criticizing the UK and sharing a fake image of a map in which the US controls Greenland Canada Venezuela and Cuba. https://t.co/xvOL40uDis In the middle of the night the President was posting private messages from European leaders criticizing the UK and sharing a fake image of a map in which the US controls Greenland Canada Venezuela and Cuba. https://t.co/xvOL40uDis" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2013605565792952781) 2026-01-20T13:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "You make an absolutely important point. Especially through the 70s and 80sz. Fela was Fela but we had incredible artistes at that time too. People need to listen to Victor Uwaifo Dele Ojo Orlando Julius Ofege incredible Btw Fela wasnt the only artiste that was popping during his time sha. There were other great artists as well back then. Maybe my guy @thejidetaiwo should write book on this next. Its time to give those people their flowers as well. Btw Fela wasnt the only artiste that was popping during his time sha. There were other great artists as well back then. Maybe my guy @thejidetaiwo" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2013693761654534377) 2026-01-20T19:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I try to not give commentary on what happens in Afrobeats. If I feel strongly about something I may think and provide my own insights or thoughts. I didnt realize the Wiz/Seun Kuti matter had become a thing. Lol. I have a few comments:" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2013881105141649750) 2026-01-21T07:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Firstly in my book E File Fun Burna: The Incredible Stagecraft of Burna Boy I make the point that nobody can be Fela and thats not a problem; they dont need to be. Heres an excerpt from that chapter" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2013881123437187431) 2026-01-21T07:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Its understandable if Seun or Felas children feel a way about how todays stars invoke their fathers name. But then he must know that they do so in reverence of his legacy not a disregard for all that Fela was. That said you can only take shots at people for so long" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2013881128164167692) 2026-01-21T07:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "At some point they will fire back. Apparently yesterday was Wizkid indeed firing back. Everybody is clutching their pearls and saying How dare he Relax. Its not that serious. Anybody has a right to fight back however they choose" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2013881132278841492) 2026-01-21T07:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "If you know anything about Fela he was irreverent to the point of sacrilege. Nobody was safe from Fela. Not the government not religion not his own family gan. My mother was a motherfucker man. I tweeted this before. My mother was a motherfucker you know. What a wild way to begin the chapter on your mother https://t.co/fK47OzVRNG My mother was a motherfucker you know. What a wild way to begin the chapter on your mother https://t.co/fK47OzVRNG" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2013881136649298013) 2026-01-21T07:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Most importantly Fela fought against censorship and restriction of speech. You dont have to agree with someone but you have no right to muzzle them from expressing how they feel. As Fela sang na noise for vendor mouth" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2013881141258833965) 2026-01-21T07:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Anybody whos been around for a while would know that your papa doesnt necessarily mean your father in the actual sense. Its a rhetorical device kinda like when Warri people say your fada Doesnt mean theyre referring to your biological father at home" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2013881145604083768) 2026-01-21T07:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "But if Wiz meant it literally then so be it. Again to reference Fela you dont gag him. Fela stood for self-expression. You cant take that away from someone ostensibly to defend the same Fela. Intergenerational greatness is subjective and debating it is a pointless exercise" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2013881158795153869) 2026-01-21T07:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@lakunle70 Ahaha Even SSP speaks very fondly of Felas influence on his music" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2013892864086839359) 2026-01-21T08:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@justbabygirling You get Unprovoked for that matter. For years now. Observation No Be Crime. But as Rufai Oseni says Right of reply 🤣" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2013929042534150325) 2026-01-21T10:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I have a rather radical idea for @NGRPresident @officialABAT for [----]. No its not about election matters. Its about culture legacy and dreaming big once again. Tomorrow on Substack" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2014076805372682339) 2026-01-21T20:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@JollyPaps1 Random: when Mike Okri came back he lived next street to me in Fagba. First time I saw him I did a double take because I wasnt too sure. I think he knew so he smiled and said Good morning my brother. I say Ah Legend" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2014079290438996254) 2026-01-21T20:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Fifty years later as Nigerian popular culture achieves unprecedented global reach the case for FESTAC [----] a reimagined gathering of the Black world deserves serious consideration https://historymade.substack.com/p/why-nigeria-needs-to-host-festac https://historymade.substack.com/p/why-nigeria-needs-to-host-festac" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2014261792780726431) 2026-01-22T09:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "More than [---] million Nigerians are under the age of [--]. Thats the UK and France combined or twice the entire population of South Africa. At some point you old people will have to engage them seriously not dismissively or condescendingly. Your future depends on them" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2014756637819519002) 2026-01-23T17:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Seun the proverbial fruit of the orange tree that invites cudgelling for its mother" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2014813064005083484) 2026-01-23T21:30Z [----] followers, 21.8K engagements "Now now now lets not get it fucked up: in addition to his activism and social crusade Fela was an incredible musician who made ridiculously great music and his legacy is intact. Youve got to be an illiterate of the worst kind to claim otherwise. As you were" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2015022156690731409) 2026-01-24T11:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Weve got to (re)build our other cities and towns o Growing up in Ibadan was bloody fantastic. There were several publishing companies- Heinemann Oxford Press Macmillian UPL even Onibonoje in Felele my home. And dont get me started on bookshops" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2015154066301554816) 2026-01-24T20:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The meat of this piece (for me) is in the penultimate paragraph: ". The very idea of Wizkid thinking he is bigger than Fela should be seen from (sic) the prism of anger. Seun Felas son has become a sore in the throat to so many on account of his exuberant irritancy (sic)" 🎯 WizkidsFela Davidos libido and Burna Boys ego https://t.co/g8ktawtW7S WizkidsFela Davidos libido and Burna Boys ego https://t.co/g8ktawtW7S" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2015378800805052882) 2026-01-25T10:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Nigel Farage is like Peter Obi: they'll ride the wave of populism and attract some big names to their movements who may actually win seats/offices for themselves but neither of those two will become PM or President respectively. BREAKING: "I feel like I've come home." Former home secretary Suella Braverman is the latest Conservative to defect to Reform UK. https://t.co/dHpG6ve8RA 📺 Sky [---] Virgin [---] Freeview [---] and YouTube https://t.co/NlRh3szcYL BREAKING: "I feel like I've come home." Former home secretary Suella Braverman is the latest Conservative to defect to Reform UK." [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2015803171138945236) 2026-01-26T15:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Re: UK people have chipped in to say that Nigel Farage does in fact have the *structure* to actually win and become PM unlike the other gentleman referenced in this tweet. Nigel Farage is like Peter Obi: they'll ride the wave of populism and attract some big names to their movements who may actually win seats/offices for themselves but neither of those two will become PM or President respectively. Nigel Farage is like Peter Obi: they'll ride the wave of populism and attract some big names to their movements who may actually win seats/offices for themselves but neither of those two will become" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2015833613489569806) 2026-01-26T17:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@JollyPaps1 Good shout. His music was robust early" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/2016236245869842872) 2026-01-27T19:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@MiriamElder @nickswicks [--] Reasons Why There Should Be BuzzFeed Nigeria via @thejidetaiwo @buzzfeeders http://www.buzzfeed.com/thejidetaiwo/13-reasons-why-there-should-be-buzzfeed-nigeria-26kkr http://www.buzzfeed.com/thejidetaiwo/13-reasons-why-there-should-be-buzzfeed-nigeria-26kkr" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/707612795504824323) 2016-03-09T17:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@MiriamElder Hi Miriam. You've got mail from me. Think you can look through Thanks a lot" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/707958665358221312) 2016-03-10T15:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "You guys are spending money that can buy you proper Asos watch to buy fake Hublot Wonderment" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1123887047838769152) 2019-05-02T09:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Nigerian music has always been global. Glad to see Burna Boy on Jimmy Kimmel. Its major. In [----] Majek Fashek was on Late Night With David Letterman. His song So Long Too Long from the album Sprit of Love was released under Interscope Records" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1153987058563723264) 2019-07-24T11:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Limewire. Lol. Good times" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1215238035278716928) 2020-01-09T11:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@_adetoro_ Yeah I saw that. 30k light seems a lot. Same for generator fuel" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1250834151063932928) 2020-04-16T17:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "TVC said "crossfire." Crossfire" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1314985347055521797) 2020-10-10T17:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Anyway I walked off to say hello to @LagosBoy101 and @AdenekanMoruff and thank them for coming. Tee Hay he said "Bobo ma fa oju ro. Gbo ju. Ile nla ni baba lo loke." There was something comforting in his tone and then in spite of myself I laughed. Thank you Egbon" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1350914352325533697) 2021-01-17T21:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Shyne has completely embraced the statesman persona. You can see it in how he talks and moves and how he even dresses. It's so inspiring. I won't be surprised if he becomes Prime Minister someday. That would a great day" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1489326276489920525) 2022-02-03T19:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Estate Resident Association election today. Im voting against the incumbent. I hope my own candidate wins otherwise well go to tribunal" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1596464891246043136) 2022-11-26T11:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "That one time Pasuma's backup guy wanted to steal the show. Paso was saying "Eeiss Area." but the guy was in the zone 😂😂" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1625124033141284866) 2023-02-13T13:25Z [----] followers, 901.1K engagements "Where were you in the year [----] Whats a rap song where the vocalist featured took it to another level Whats a rap song where the vocalist featured took it to another level" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1658403879426437120) 2023-05-16T09:27Z [----] followers, 1.5M engagements "The Denver Nuggets have to be the most boring champions ever. No media rounds no appearances no nothing" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1689356680557981696) 2023-08-09T19:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Omo time has passed o. I remember the day Bernie Mac died. I'd just started at Pixels. Can't believe it's been fifteen whole years. Means it's been [--] years since we finished from OSU o Chai" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1689394291490037760) 2023-08-09T21:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I strongly believe that a mans destiny is to raise his children and guide them to reach their highest potential even if its inconvenient for you. Hopefully theyll succeed and youll be there to see it. We in the Hall of Fame dawg Thats so fucking beautiful" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1690736930672017409) 2023-08-13T14:47Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "The Hawaiian steel guitar Sunny introduced around this time was a game changer. Made juju young and fresh and hip. Unsurprisingly Barrister (whose first song was recorded the same day as Sunnys) introduced it to Fuji a couple of years later and changed the sound forever" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1692476386345107515) 2023-08-18T09:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Yeah. What they said in Korean 😁 Annyeonghaseyo my G (Fuji) (Fuji)" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1692577496460411107) 2023-08-18T16:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I remember @obiasika telling me a few weeks ago that we have five global arena artistes now. The OG has never been wrong" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1693598535906668695) 2023-08-21T12:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Okay I like Doyin. I hope she wins" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1694106095390745009) 2023-08-22T21:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Just realized that DSTV Now has rebranded to Stream. And they still have Showmax. That's how I know all the talks of OTT platforms overtaking DSTV is extremely premature. If subscribers start cord-cutting they have two streaming services. They'll be around for a long long time" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1694728407823606083) 2023-08-24T15:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Now I want to see this. Kalawa Jazzmee is to SA's pop culture what Kennis Music is to Naija's. I haven't seen it on catch-up and I hope it shows on Nigerian airwaves" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1695090221346414846) 2023-08-25T15:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "I love it (Love your username name too 🙌🙌)" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1695188490911178788) 2023-08-25T21:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I was wondering why the Arsenal error wasn't making the rounds yet. Ashey it's because they're thumping ManU [--] already at home. Lol" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1695438022576099390) 2023-08-26T14:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Who is this Kai person in Arsenal and why is he so unaware" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1695441256006967792) 2023-08-26T14:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I'm not at this point (yet) but I've asked myself many times since last game what Kai Havertz does. He misses through passes and often is UNAWARE of what's going on. I really wonder what Mikel's joker is with him. Let's give it two more games" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1695450662744609085) 2023-08-26T14:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Hon_Danjo Hmmm. How the music has been curated this far Im not sure its feasible at this point. But its doable - if were able to package it as weve done Afrobeats: lifestyle culture and all. I know Fuji acts have done festivals and such across Europe sha but thats been a while" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1696181763448377433) 2023-08-28T15:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Its 3:30am. Got to bed" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1696349575483654630) 2023-08-29T02:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I have a question about these BBNAIJA contestants: if theyre all balling as they claim to be why are they contesting on the show Shouldnt they be in their fancy houses instead of wearing costumes and basically being the producers puppets" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1696644108830285936) 2023-08-29T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "And that brings us to the other major factor in hip hops death as a culture Expertise is de-incentivized: You dont have to know what youre talking about when the attention economy demands and rewards constant chatter. This is a blistering elegy" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1696806953194856590) 2023-08-30T08:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "You remember our grandmother today 😊😊 Thirty years later I can still picture that her brown mug" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1696823566933676354) 2023-08-30T09:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Great piece of content. Hiphop lovers will enjoy it. I did so Im sharing with you. Fitted in Black: How Hip-Hop Fueled The Greatest Rebrand In Sports" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1697316397590720692) 2023-08-31T18:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "When your legal team goes for thanksgiving in church that means the funds were received. To God be the Glory" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1699396210233344311) 2023-09-06T12:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@wandyvirus No mind that my brother jare. He knows more than me o now doing like jew man" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1699771250883580223) 2023-09-07T13:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "I'm sorry because I typically don't like to call out members of the press or individuals who work in the media; and also name-calling is not a good thing to do. But this Rufai guy on TV is really dense. Or maybe he plays that way because it's what he's employed for" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1699795413984051634) 2023-09-07T14:43Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "What I dont get is: why are Nigerians asking the Minister of Communications Innovation and Digital Economy about agriculture and manufacturing. Are those under the digital economy ni" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1700450567267492305) 2023-09-09T10:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements ""Fucked up analysis Bi Graeme Souness." - Reminisce. Jude Bellingham makes Graeme Souness eat his words after claiming he only gets picked because he plays for Real Madrid https://t.co/U4cwbf12cK Jude Bellingham makes Graeme Souness eat his words after claiming he only gets picked because he plays for Real Madrid https://t.co/U4cwbf12cK" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1701712212786548860) 2023-09-12T21:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "By the time I left Ife for OSU it became clear to me that I couldnt afford to forget who I was or where I was coming from. I had a lot of fun those days o but certain things didnt even cross my mind. And OSU in 2003/04 Sheeeeeet" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1702622765222670847) 2023-09-15T09:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I cant wait to consistently ingrain it on my own children that one must never forget who you are in this big bad world. And hopefully God will help one be a worthy parent whose words will mean the absolute truth to his kids. Because were living in a cold cold world" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1702622768968196186) 2023-09-15T09:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "To Yemis point he could only do this to these post-1880 monarchs. And to underscore his (OBJs) lack of respect for these newly minted stools none of them had the cojones to walk out of there. They stood and sat back as hed commanded and they took the insult sheepishly" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1702724399462306150) 2023-09-15T16:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@the_davidatta @wandyvirus Not to hold brief for anyone but here's a few reasons why 30-50% is not feasible. i. Artiste development is very expensive. To launch a new artiste these days cost easily 15-20m NGN. ii. Labels provide accommodation cars entertainment & the appearance of living large etc" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1703079466925269366) 2023-09-16T16:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Pastor Odukoya was not only the spiritual head of the church he was also the founder and administrative head. He literally built it. You lot are delusional to think the succession wouldnt be his children. The Akindayomi family lost Redeemed. Never going to happen again" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1703439879886045421) 2023-09-17T16:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "One cannot imagine the burden they have to bear especially with those ten year-olds who have lost both parents in two years. Two years. It is incumbent upon the older ones to convince that their parents are in a better place and them being in heaven is worth celebrating" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1703551048093229468) 2023-09-17T23:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "You want Jimmy and his sisters to wail public so you public commentators can approve of how they mourn their parents FOH" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1703551050546827309) 2023-09-17T23:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "New Balance really won the lottery this year. Jamal Murray won the NBA title and Coco Gauff won the US Open. I cannot however believe how weak their marketing and advertising has been around those two. Just imagine for a second that that was Nike" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1703831925314539816) 2023-09-18T18:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Somebody came on Twitter and convinced you GROWN-UPs that: Bola Tinubu was female. Bola Tinubu is wanted in America. Bola Tinubu cannot go to America. Bola Tinubu has Parkinsons. If youre not embarrassed eyes collect me to push for all of you. Go stand in the corner" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1704623763784912987) 2023-09-20T22:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "One of the craziest nicknames to have been coined in this Naija music industry is Obama. Because Barack Obama was the 44th US President. And [--]. I mean you know the rest" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1704989146828177430) 2023-09-21T22:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "They had set off [--] days earlier from Nouakchott the capital of Mauritania. Only three of [--] people who boarded survived" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1707878000765596130) 2023-09-29T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The conviction that a section of Nigerians have that - Bola Tinubu didnt attend CSU or that the Bola Tinubu that attended was female - is wonderful. Im surprised because many otherwise intelligent individuals allowed their good sense to be stampeded into the headless mob" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1708960266870718887) 2023-10-02T21:40Z [----] followers, 67.6K engagements "@ezeikwuagwu Lol. They must gassed off his forthcoming music videos. He's had some decent videos in that past too. But that claim is outrageous and uneducated. Davido doesn't need those types of jara for us to acknowledge his contribution to the culture" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1708991946755060044) 2023-10-02T23:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@wandyvirus I havent heard another as powerful as hers was" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1709204925392011499) 2023-10-03T13:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@FAMEMAKER_ @JohnNetworQ You mean President Bola Tinubu. So why dont you allow his legal team provide answers instead of this Nollywood narrative youre insistent on" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1709219306234421341) 2023-10-03T14:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "We know that streaming companies looooove Afrobeats. Appreciate them for that. But how do we get them to be interested in/support/promote other genres Afrobeats is not where Nigerian music starts and ends o" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1709245569221148794) 2023-10-03T16:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The maska rare sight outside of Gabon with less than a dozen held in museums worldwidewas brought to France by the husbands grandfather who was a colonial governor in Africa" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1710626698075451676) 2023-10-07T12:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Pains me to finally accept that Zaire Wade might never play pro basketball. He has tried. Even came to SA to play something is just not there. But its fine. His father is a part owner of Utah Jazz. Perhaps he could study the business of it and become the next Jennie Buss" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1711012873609044175) 2023-10-08T13:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Wizkid hasn't used his private life as "content" like many of his peers. And it's incredible how he almost never reacts to stuff written or said about him. So I think it's unfair how folks are using his mother's obsequies as gist. Give the man a break. It's only right" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1712785485695692809) 2023-10-13T11:00Z [----] followers, 23.5K engagements "The Osemwigie Ebohon Theatre Troupe in the 1990s - which itself was inspired by Bini folk songs that sang of the great King and how the owner of the troupe deceived Pa Monday into creating this song for them. Thats how powerful history in music can be" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1713128512767295836) 2023-10-14T09:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "j o yin jnm Fuji Garbage is the greatest record ever made in the history of this world. Nobody should disturb me with counter argument abeg. Fuggedaboudit" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1713280033093988555) 2023-10-14T19:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I was with him until he got to the Its for people who can think part. I think thats a weakness we have in these parts - that if people dont like our art they must be incapable of thinking or understanding it. Everything he said before the 56th second though I agree" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1714583479407501323) 2023-10-18T10:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Those subject-kings under the Ooni who are monarchs in their own domains is it possible that its revised such that they pay obeisance to the King private Because I cant imagine an Oba dobale-ing in public. Plus there are always regular people sitting next to Ooni. Not cool" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1714636283270643729) 2023-10-18T13:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Less than five minutes ago I was saying a variant of this to a (younger) person who said funding his dreams was a problem. My reply to home as When has funding never not been a problem for anyone Elon Musk has a funding problem. Dangote too. There are no easy ways. None" [X Link](https://x.com/thejidetaiwo/status/1715005298635632903) 2023-10-19T14:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. 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Social topic influence nigeria, in the, money, musicians, twitter, culture, fuji, nba, to the, lack of
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Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"Stuff like this is why Pelu Awofeso African Journalist of the Year Award. This piece was written in [----] @thejidetaiwo I published a piece about my own first-hand experience here. How it answers some of the questions you have in mind👇🏽👇🏽 https://t.co/8j2ipPGNjo @thejidetaiwo I published a piece about my own first-hand experience here. How it answers some of the questions you have in mind👇🏽👇🏽 https://t.co/8j2ipPGNjo"
X Link 2026-02-15T16:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"For Billboards African expansion to be meaningful it must embrace the continent in its full diversity rather than diluting it into a one-size-fits-all narrative. Anything less would be opportunism disguised as progress. - @justabdulmuqsit https://open.substack.com/pub/geniocreativo/p/billboards-african-push-growth-orutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web https://open.substack.com/pub/geniocreativo/p/billboards-african-push-growth-orutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web"
X Link 2026-02-15T16:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Olurounbi Lemme danload for you"
X Link 2021-11-25T19:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"One of the reasons Ibadan (and Nigeria tbh) continues to fall my hand is how it doesnt consider young people in its development or lack thereof. Theres nothing to do and in the few places where they can experience harmless fun theyre referred to as menace. Ventura should stop this menace 😭 https://t.co/1peiMQvnWW Ventura should stop this menace 😭 https://t.co/1peiMQvnWW"
X Link 2026-01-18T17:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Got another email from Standard Chartered Bank. Essentially theyre canceling personal banking except you have a minimum balance of 7.5m. I thought Nigerian banking has gone past era of minimum balance. So I will have [--] meter and leave it in your bank for you to be using abi"
X Link 2026-01-22T18:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Juju musicians and their bands had the greatest names sha. Youll never find a harder name than Suberu Oni and His Why Worry Orchestra"
X Link 2026-01-27T19:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Knew this was happening once I attended that Eshugbayi Eleko film event. The way he moved and the calibre of guests told me something was in the offing. Didn't now it was Oloja they were going for. Congrats to His Highness. Veteran actor Jide Kosoko declared Oloja of Lagos-elect https://t.co/Qw0E9xPxFA Veteran actor Jide Kosoko declared Oloja of Lagos-elect https://t.co/Qw0E9xPxFA"
X Link 2026-01-27T21:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"But really what happens to the previously-named-but-uninstalled Prince Abiola Kosoko Been a few years but coronation() never happened. That would be hard o"
X Link 2026-01-27T21:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"That thing that Nigeria tv stations do where they slot in events and company activities in their news bulletins I know its all to make money but why am I watching Channels News at [--] and the annual thanksgiving of xyz bread bakery comes up. HOW IS THAT NEWS"
X Link 2026-01-28T21:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Marry for money dont marry for love because of pepper and onion and tomato. Omo"
X Link 2026-01-29T19:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Lagos is the capital of Nigeria And it is the beginning and end of everything; Lagos is where I saw divorcees wearing bb with butterfly sleeves Lagos is where I saw ladies wearing sunshades at night; When you see them behind the sea barrier youll mistake them for maidens"
X Link 2026-01-31T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@MsFisayo Thats true. Hes a legend. Tell him to call me ☺☺☺"
X Link 2026-01-31T22:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The same NBA fans who are celebrating the iconic [------] Eastern Conference Championship team that lost in the finals are the same ones who will tell you that the Bubble Championship doesnt mean anything. Smh. The iconic [------] Eastern Conference Championship team. 🏆 https://t.co/wQqe5L83rK The iconic [------] Eastern Conference Championship team. 🏆 https://t.co/wQqe5L83rK"
X Link 2026-02-01T16:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@wandyvirus Ah. I fear I may not have the correct technical answers o But I suppose a distributor should be able to find placement at cinemas tvs OTT platforms etc. Thats where cinema chains have an (unfair) advantage: if they control the distribution and the platforms"
X Link 2026-02-01T19:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@iamrildwanbello Lol. I think this is the show kitchen for hosting small gatherings within the hotel/resort. The residence has a much smaller/compact kitchen"
X Link 2026-02-04T15:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"My thing is skit makers are ACTORS too. People can dismiss them but as weve seen theyre important on the totem. Theatre owners felt the same way about early Nollywood but see how far its come. Purists can purist all they want but theres an audience for skit makers. I believe it's high time we start pushing back against this "skitmakers should not be in movies" narrative it's reductive AF. Has anyone among the people complaining about "skitmakers" every bothered to look up the definition of a skit I believe it's high time we start pushing back against this "skitmakers should not be in movies""
X Link 2026-02-04T20:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"At the Fidau of Otunba Ojora King Sunny Ade is performing. For someone who defied age for most of his life he now looks very much like his [--] years. His charisma and the twinkle in his eyes remain but ara ti di ara agba"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:56Z [----] followers, 13.7K engagements
"Thank you Dr Dami. Was a triple entendre sef as it shaded Bob Aladeniyi whod dumped Sunny for his oga-turned-nemesis Chief Bolarinwa Abioro. Bob A. was an impeccable guitarist but the rest of his music lacked the smoothness of African Beats ergo the Molo da won lehin bit. Mori Sisi Meji (1975) Ita Faaji is a familiar description of spaces designed for relaxation in urban Yoruba life. Not quite a love song Sunny Ade describes two beautiful ladies selling fish at Ita Faaji on Mori Sisi Meji. The song is held by his use of Molo as a double https://t.co/Q7fmBB7IPs Mori Sisi Meji (1975) Ita Faaji"
X Link 2026-02-05T17:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Political patronage and sycophancy is a thing to behold. When Jonathan was president everybody started to wear that resource control apparel. With Buhari it was the Fula cap. Now that it's Tinubu they're all wearing his logo on caps and agbadas. And it's all fake love. Lol"
X Link 2026-02-06T19:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"There is no "too far" for Trump and his White House. This latest racist attack on Obama will not last another [--] hours and the Republican party will tell everybody to move on it's not that serious. Lol"
X Link 2026-02-06T21:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Can't leave rap alone the game needs me. - Izzo (H.O.V.A.) The Blueprint Jay Z 2001"
X Link 2026-02-09T20:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Las Vegas (will be) owned by LeBron James and he will player there for the last two years of his career and then retire.* Ceteris paribus; but if you know anything about ceteris its that it never paribuses. The NBA Board of Governors is likely to vote this summer on expanding the league by two teams per @townbrad. Las Vegas and Seattle are considered the favored cities. https://t.co/VVYJByhQEA The NBA Board of Governors is likely to vote this summer on expanding the league by two teams per @townbrad. Las Vegas and Seattle are considered the favored cities. https://t.co/VVYJByhQEA"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Oh I agree with Eniola Aluko on most of her points. Its the Ian Wright part that I dont get. Why is he her crutch Why is he her example of the bias shes facing On top of that shes claiming she expects him to do xyz for her. What kind of bad spoilt behaviour is that"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Super Bowl people could never. More than [----] billion viewers tuned into the [----] Africa Cup of Nations across TV and digital according to beIN SPORTS. https://t.co/7FaYuBem32 More than [----] billion viewers tuned into the [----] Africa Cup of Nations across TV and digital according to beIN SPORTS. https://t.co/7FaYuBem32"
X Link 2026-02-09T22:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This can't be life this can't be all; This can't be right there's gotta be more"
X Link 2026-02-10T19:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Nope. Neo-Fuji could be a trend but it cannot - should not - be the final iteration of the genre. As @TimiOgundare brilliantly put it Fuji practitioners and fans first need to establish Fuji establishments for regular "jumps" and then begin to incubate new musicians. Despite the advances in music technology and the ease of distribution young Fuji artists don't survive as expected. To survive some are even hybridising into Neo-Fuji combining Fuji with Afrobeats and other genres. Could that be the future of Fuji music Despite the advances in music technology and the ease of distribution young"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Random: last week someone asked for some help which unfortunately I wasnt able to at the time and I gave them my apologies. Today now I wanted to share a job opening I saw that I figured will suit them and discover that theyve blocked me. MMS"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Nigerians collected interest-free Covid loan in [----]. Now that the NMFB is debiting their accounts to recover the money theyre doing TikTok live. I need the bank to debit them 20% punitive levy sef for the nerve"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Okay. I fuxx with Ja and I think [--] and his cronies are lame. But why is Ja using a Jay Z song for this video Saw the caption and I thought it was snippet of a new Ja Rule song. Thats not gangsta. Waste Management 🏌🏾🌙 https://t.co/LNyS9lIhX2 Waste Management 🏌🏾🌙 https://t.co/LNyS9lIhX2"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@Omojuwa Hiphop rules can never be dated o especially as the entire industry weaponized it on Kendrick's behalf against Drake. But me I would have loved a fresh Ja verse like Fabolous'. Not that [--] can reply sha. Or a complete blackout like Jay Z"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"What "Afrobeat" is not the same one Fela played And who says Fuji cannot be the same original sound as the pioneers did How about Rock or Country I don't think this thought is thought through because Afrobeats is not Afrobeat and an artiste should know the basic difference You see how the Afrobeat we create now isn't the same one fela played. Similarly Gen Z Fuji music can never be made to sound as original as the pioneers. Although it's sad but the good news Since Fuji hasnt undergone significant evolution as Afrobeat did from Fela - the You see how the Afrobeat we create now isn't the same"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Real_Idcabasa Not to argue with you o but my larger point is that artistes today rely too much on internet algorithms than actually curating their communities. Those artistes all have live performances in common which Afrobeats acts need to do more of than contend with/rely on the machine"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I love the President and I will not stop supporting him. But his decision to not only give access to but also appoint Wendell Slimin is something I will never understand. He has no value no integrity and yet Ambassador. I don't get it"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@lakaas123 He should eat his eko away from serious roles"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@lakunle70 You see why it's important that SSP commissions an official biography He too will be [--] in two years o"
X Link 2026-02-14T12:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@gboyega_adeoya @vanguardngrnews You see am Vanguard had to repost an individual creator. Why didnt they send their own journalists there"
X Link 2026-02-15T16:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"What I love the most about Hakeem - outside of sounding like at least five of my Egba uncles - is that hes lived in America for [--] years and still has his Yoruba accent. Kevin Durant starts his interview with hakeem Olajuwon by showing his respects and reading off his accolades https://t.co/TFnfHqUXAD Kevin Durant starts his interview with hakeem Olajuwon by showing his respects and reading off his accolades https://t.co/TFnfHqUXAD"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:32Z [----] followers, 104.5K engagements
"Ace by Shina Peters released in [----] sold five million copies. In todays terms thats [---] billion streams. Shout out to Dele Adeyanju Agbaletu"
X Link 2026-02-14T10:08Z [----] followers, 59.3K engagements
"The Los Angeles Clippers are the Tottenham Hotspur of the NBA"
X Link 2026-02-14T17:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Not sure what value this individual brings to warrant the access or the prudence shown in having this specific action simulated. Either way the teams around my idolo need to protect him better. Wasiu Ayinde asked Tunde Perry to roll his dice on stage. https://t.co/Er4Kgk5uc7 Wasiu Ayinde asked Tunde Perry to roll his dice on stage. https://t.co/Er4Kgk5uc7"
X Link 2026-02-15T17:15Z [----] followers, 13K engagements
"There are two types of people: those who stay off Twitter when they're in a crisis and those who tweet a lot when their world is up in flames. Whichever you are I wish you all the best and that your troubles blow over soon. ❤❤❤"
X Link 2026-02-15T21:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"13 Reasons Why There Should Be BuzzFeed Nigeria bThe world is missing out on us. Really/b"
X Link 2016-03-09T17:03Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements
"This Kenyan Lady Photoshopped Herself Vacationing In China And Now She's Going For Real From Photoshops to the real thing"
X Link 2016-03-09T21:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@bukunmipreacher But Scott Perry was very involved in attempting to overturn the results of his countrys election and his president came into the mainstream through Nedu type content. I wouldnt allow our disdain for our country lead us to confirmation bias sha"
X Link 2025-02-14T11:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Same Scott Perry that now says USAID kini kan Nigeria Okay now. Republican Rep. Scott Perry falsely claimed on Fox News tonight that ISIS was behind the Las Vegas massacre saying he had credible evidence without actually providing any. https://t.co/gJHSa980DI Republican Rep. Scott Perry falsely claimed on Fox News tonight that ISIS was behind the Las Vegas massacre saying he had credible evidence without actually providing any. https://t.co/gJHSa980DI"
X Link 2025-02-14T12:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ms Voletta Wallace mum to The NOTORIOUS BIG passed away today aged [--]. Ive always thought about her and how she bore the killing of her son with enormous dignity since [----]. She came to the US at [--] only to be deceived by a much older man who impregnated her and left her"
X Link 2025-02-21T20:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Every time I jam Entertainment News on @channelstv I feel bad. Theres no way they should be reporting stale news (in this case Burna Boys interview from FOUR days ago) or posting Twitter screenshots. They clearly need some help. We can help guys. Call me. Recently I watched Entertainment News on Channels. I dont want it to see like Im picking on them as its the same on other stations too. But it looks like legacy media doesnt know how to treat entertainment coverage/reportage and it comes off as lazy perfunctory work. Recently I watched Entertainment News on Channels. I dont want it to see"
X Link 2025-07-16T22:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@PrerogativeMi Sheba were watching. That one that senate likes to summon them for Big Brother content. Lol"
X Link 2025-07-24T15:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"And do we even know what the law says regarding the things we routinely reel off. Ive been hearing Person C must face the full wrath of the law. Okay. But do you know that that matter is a misdemeanour and carries a maximum 2-year jail term or a fine IF theyre found guilty"
X Link 2025-08-08T19:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Or that the trespassing on an aerodome is defined as a simple offence liable to three months in jail or a fine of forty naira. As in ogj naira pr. Lets be serious please. Or at least know what were talking about"
X Link 2025-08-08T19:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I'm sure it's not because Clarence Avant's daughter was married to Ted Sarandos that Netflix made that "The Black Godfather" docu because the subject is that great. We need to put some money together and do a KSA one just like that. It needs to be done. Post-haste"
X Link 2025-08-10T21:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I need a docu series about music labels that changed Nigerian music. [--]. Badejo Sound Studio/Phillips [--]. Niger/Africa Songs Ltd [--]. Afrodisia [--]. EMI [--]. Premier Records [--]. Storm [--]. Dove [--]. Trybe [--]. Mohits [--]. Chocolate City [--]. EME. [--]. Westside"
X Link 2025-10-11T21:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"People are saying FG should fund concerts like the Travis Scott type. I don't know if they're really that dense or they're just saying stuff because it's Twitter. Because by that logic we should kuku have Aso Rock Records where they sign artistes and do music business"
X Link 2025-10-14T12:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sometimes when first-time voters and their older siblings declare doom for Nigeria I remember America the worlds greatest democracy. Eg. Andrew Cuomo is running to be mayor of New York when he was governor of New York State for [--] years until he was forced to resign"
X Link 2025-10-18T20:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"So as Ive said in private and publicly the work the Fuji industry/community has to do is to find these talents incubate then and create platforms for them to succeed. That means labels distros media the works. Thats far more important than vexing for Adekunle Gold. This boy sabi this Fuji thing pass werey la fin wo werey sha 😇 https://t.co/L4gWMeMtUC This boy sabi this Fuji thing pass werey la fin wo werey sha 😇 https://t.co/L4gWMeMtUC"
X Link 2025-10-19T11:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Second time in a week and about the 300th time this year. "I don't like his ass." @stephenasmith doesn't hold back on LeBron James 😳 https://t.co/LvAzAs1BYv "I don't like his ass." @stephenasmith doesn't hold back on LeBron James 😳 https://t.co/LvAzAs1BYv"
X Link 2025-10-20T19:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This crass disgraceful blatant stupidity is my biggest issue with the age of Trump. Theres not even the slightest hint of common decency. These are things that cannot be excused in everyday life but is the norm for the president of the free world. Screenshot of the full interaction between HuffPost and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared by Leavitt. https://t.co/qYR5yjRX87 Screenshot of the full interaction between HuffPost and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared by Leavitt. https://t.co/qYR5yjRX87"
X Link 2025-10-20T21:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Trump is not going to leave at the end of his term in office. Hell claim the [----] election was stolen and that he has right to continue in [----]. Then all those apocalyptic movies youve seen will look like real life. Because Trump will not leave office"
X Link 2025-10-20T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@adequnle My own small read on the GOP they close ranks against their common enemy; which in this case is everyone not in their party"
X Link 2025-10-21T10:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"This is so badly researched. Im shocked. Dont even know what to say. Nigerians took to ankara when lace became too expensive in the late 90s ke Wow Threads of the Street: Lagos Fashion Through the Decades From Aso-Oke & lace to Adire & Ankara every era has redefined Lagos style; from vintage elegance to bold confidence. Which Lagos fashion era is your fave ✨ 🗓 Nov [--] [----] 📍Water Corporation Dr VI Lagos https://t.co/w11MlEcRbp Threads of the Street: Lagos Fashion Through the Decades From Aso-Oke & lace to Adire & Ankara every era has redefined Lagos style; from vintage elegance to bold"
X Link 2025-10-22T14:31Z [----] followers, 36.4K engagements
"@mrolaoluwa Youre welcome 🤣🤣🤣"
X Link 2025-10-22T19:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"2a. The New Afrika Shrine is mistaken for the Afrika Shrine where Fela held court. Shouldn't have been an easy mistake to make: everybody knows that Femi built it after Fela died and the original Shrine used to be in Mushin then Ikeja. Details like that matter in the story"
X Link 2025-10-24T09:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"With Zohran Mamdani's trajectory in the last one year it's surprising that the Democratic Party is not embracing him and carrying him on their head. He's the youngest brightest star they've had in years. Years. And they're just cool with him. This is why they lose lose lose"
X Link 2025-10-24T10:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@lakunle70 Unlike Liverpool FC you know ball 😁😁"
X Link 2025-10-26T10:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"In chess there is one queen one king two bishops two knights two rook and EIGHT pawns. The value of pawns is in their number not any power. Their role is to do disposable work so that the valuable and powerful pieces can move freely. Will not explain"
X Link 2025-10-26T14:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The following friends have helped us give out [---] complimentary copies. They really didn't want their names mentioned so I will beg them later: @Teejazzy1234 @mrlurvy @JollyPaps1 @zuweerahh @follykrypton @tundealuko @esuayi @biolakazeem @Omojuwa. I'm must indebted to them"
X Link 2025-10-27T09:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"That said we have [--] more copies to give out this week. Please use this form to signify and provide your details. Thank you everyone https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXv2CE05ujVK4aOERGE6QPi-8Jp1toyKgQCGNj-zXM8mleUw/viewform https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXv2CE05ujVK4aOERGE6QPi-8Jp1toyKgQCGNj-zXM8mleUw/viewform"
X Link 2025-10-27T09:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Theres a section of Twitter that derives their existence from perceived misfortune of people who theyve tagged as enemies. When they finish gleefully tweeting they close the app and face their regular life and its attendant struggles. Life goes on"
X Link 2025-10-28T19:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This must have been early 1980s because they moved to NAL Towers (now Sterling) a few years later when I was a child.I have fond memories of NAL Merchant Bank and the logo is iconic in my family: imagine it on the sides of a white Peugeot [---]. That was my mothers official car. Going through some of my late dads stuffs. Found this Complimentary card belonging to Erastus Akingbola when he was Senior Manager at NAL Merchant Bank. I can tell the age of this card because Akingbola was Senior Manager at NAL Merchant Bank in [----] that was [--] years ago. https://t.co/L5qs2zvpi6 Going through some of"
X Link 2025-10-29T09:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@gabbyraze1 Yup. And thats the problem. Weve taken the art and soul out of the music. Making an album used to be an experience. Even listening as fan used to be one. Now everyone is just finding engagement on their Reels and TikTok. Weve got to bring it back"
X Link 2025-10-31T18:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@JumeirahRoyale Fam. Thank you. This means a lot. I was going through a torrid time when we connected. Im relieved that I wasnt dismissive despite my situation. But Im more excited for your successes since then. It can only get better"
X Link 2025-11-05T16:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"He will no doubt such thing. I hope his Nigerian MAGA followers know its all talk. Even crazy Trump will not invade Nigeria. Trump says we are preparing to invade Nigeria. Apparently thats what voters said they wanted in the exit polls. Trump: Were going to do things to Nigeria that Nigerias not gonna be happy about. Guns-a-blazin https://t.co/j0MhV5O938 Trump says we are preparing to invade Nigeria. Apparently thats what voters said they wanted in the exit polls. Trump: Were going to do things to Nigeria that Nigerias not gonna be happy about. Guns-a-blazin https://t.co/j0MhV5O938"
X Link 2025-11-06T10:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"It IS a cabal of older people whose music palates are likely to be skewed towards certain styles of music & musicians. They have their idea of what African music or world music should sound like. Theyre including younger Africans in recent years but it will take a while. The Grammys is a sort of cabal. Sort of because it does not appear to be intentional. Legends like Youssou N'Dour and Angelique Kidjo only need to release a project their nominations are steady. There is a sort of status quo bias at play here. It doesnt take anything away from The Grammys is a sort of cabal. Sort of because"
X Link 2025-11-07T19:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Nigerian fans at home deserve to experience this too. But the bigger international stages our stars attain the lower the chances of local fans have of ever seeing them. MMS. 🚨 Wizkid joins Asake to perform MMS at his Redbull Symphonic concert in New York 🤩🦅 https://t.co/fl48VdfCGC 🚨 Wizkid joins Asake to perform MMS at his Redbull Symphonic concert in New York 🤩🦅 https://t.co/fl48VdfCGC"
X Link 2025-11-09T14:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"THIS IS FUJI mr money dance pt.2 😅 https://t.co/YrNXnHfi1C mr money dance pt.2 😅 https://t.co/YrNXnHfi1C"
X Link 2025-11-09T14:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Im always impressed when brands step out of their known industry and do big things elsewhere. Eg. Red Bull is known for action sports: yet its deeply invested in music: does breakdancing with the same intensity it does Red Bull Symphonic. A great study in culture marketing"
X Link 2025-11-09T19:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"That AG's Many People which features Adewale Ayuba is Fuji. There's no theorising again; it is evident in the drums and the vocals of Mr Johnson. This Is Fuji"
X Link 2025-11-11T11:55Z [----] followers, 107.7K engagements
"Bayowa Films and Records International will be proud of this video. Shouts to Adekunle Gold for answering the Fuji question with a knockout. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=RFPqZKpsl90&t=25s https://www.youtube.com/watchv=RFPqZKpsl90&t=25s"
X Link 2025-11-11T12:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Someone says the MOWAA should have been sited in Lagos. For one how misanthropic would it be to house repatriated Benin bronze in Lagos. Also some of us have been saying for years that other states & cities must pull their weight. Why should Lagos have to bear everything"
X Link 2025-11-12T19:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@brainadam_ Bingo lo ma je enu eni naa"
X Link 2025-11-13T15:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"When Pastor JA Adelakun composed this record in [----] we didnt know things will get this bad. But after all what I saw on Twitter yesterday night its time for Jesus to come back"
X Link 2025-11-14T09:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@AlfaYalayala Fam. Not going to lie I dont know how I would react if a teacher slapped my own child too o"
X Link 2025-11-15T08:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality impurity & debauchery; idolatry & witchcraft; hatred discord jealousy rage selfish ambition dissensions factions & envy; drunkenness orgies etc. Those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians"
X Link 2025-11-15T09:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If you vote for Tinubu and APC youre after my laive. But look at what you and your fellow myrmidon mobsters are doing naanu"
X Link 2025-11-15T16:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Ibroh18 He cant run for the same office again so the real test will be leading the party to success outside of Oyo State. Thats the main issue"
X Link 2025-11-16T19:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"If the world were a fair place LeBron James would take over the New Orleans Pelicans play there for a couple of years before retiring and then moving the club to a major city like Las Vegas. But they don't love him like that and They will make it impossible to make that move"
X Link 2025-11-17T13:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Again 45-47 is the most consequential US president ever. He has demystified everything that America supposedly stands for. Here he is castigating Jamal Khashoggi who was cut into pieces and stuffed into a suitcase that was thrown away as the alleged mastermind smirks. 'You don't have to embarrass our guest.' Trump defends Saudi crown prince as reporter asks about murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi Live updates: https://t.co/N14UKEJ0HA 📺 Sky [---] Virgin [---] Freeview [---] and YouTube https://t.co/1CyImCSkQP 'You don't have to embarrass our guest.' Trump defends Saudi crown prince as reporter"
X Link 2025-11-18T19:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@SienceTalk To quote her if the owners of a language or culture say tbat its appropriation then the individual concerned should have the good sense to understand that. Its not a big deal but instead of her to understand the sentiments expressed she ridiculed them. Herein lies her issue"
X Link 2025-11-19T15:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Hes the worst superstar ever. Brilliant musician. Cant say the same for his character as a person. Thats why hes always feigning for love. Nobody can love him. Burna Boy responding to the uproar about him sending the couple out of his show in Colorado: "I tell you say make una be my fans We dey look for fans wey get money this period oh. Ara n Kan Gaza" 🤣 https://t.co/lu0ilvHwCQ Burna Boy responding to the uproar about him sending the couple out of his show in Colorado: "I tell you say make una be my fans We dey look for fans wey get money this period oh. Ara n Kan Gaza" 🤣"
X Link 2025-11-19T15:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The lips of a strange woman drop as honeycomb and her mouth is smoother than oil: But her end is bitter as wormwood sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life her ways are moveable"
X Link 2025-11-24T11:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Man success is such a powerful thing No way Wrighty knew who Mamdani was in June and here he is sending a video to him. That's what happens when life falls into place and you win. So just win. Set goals for yourself and achieve them. Winning takes care of everything. Ian Wright X Mamdani Mamdani does the Trossard celebration https://t.co/KgNBdO9ytT Ian Wright X Mamdani Mamdani does the Trossard celebration https://t.co/KgNBdO9ytT"
X Link 2025-11-25T13:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Arne Slot was the luckiest guy ever with how he won the [--] premier league season. In his first season o Craziest thing in the world. Because his real level is showing now. Otu oshi"
X Link 2025-11-27T12:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Happy to see the end of November. I dreaded the month all year and it proved why I was right to. Nevertheless were still here. The world hasnt stopped so we try to carry on with resolve. Thanks to all. Love to all"
X Link 2025-11-30T11:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Re the purported K1 letter circulating: I do not believe it's from him. For one he has an insignia of office that is on his official communication. Even his Fuji coy. has a letterhead let alone one as a traditional title holder. And it's not signed. Someone is flying a kite ni"
X Link 2025-12-08T20:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Lagos to Liverpool to LA I hate how pundits/commentators make themselves into the story. I think it comes from media personalities wanting to be celebs too and their best bet is to attack athletes or public figures they dont like. Whos Carragher fooling with his Salah take"
X Link 2025-12-09T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"You made your hair like Madonna Rihanna like Osama; Im presidential I keep my hair like Obama. - Godwon; Waiting For You (Sinzu Diss) [----]. I couldnt leave Chicago without getting a cut from my old barber Zariff https://t.co/ou4BmXRYOT I couldnt leave Chicago without getting a cut from my old barber Zariff https://t.co/ou4BmXRYOT"
X Link 2025-12-13T12:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Your Excellency @jidesanwoolu I humbly move the motion that Lamina Lawal Street Isolo where Fuji Chamber the primary residence of Chief Dr Sikiru Ayinde Barrister and his burial site is located be renamed Sikiru Ayinde Barrister Street. All in support say aye Earlier today at the 15th-year remembrance of Fuji creator the late Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister. Rest on Baami Agbajelola Barusati 🕊 Cc @Officialpasuma https://t.co/Z97g3GUBaP Earlier today at the 15th-year remembrance of Fuji creator the late Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister. Rest on Baami Agbajelola Barusati 🕊 Cc @Officialpasuma"
X Link 2025-12-16T18:31Z [----] followers, 103.4K engagements
"@Oomoiyaolobi Oba no dey go to court. Lol"
X Link 2025-12-21T15:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I think Dave Chappelles greatest gift is his pacing. He knows how to pause modulate string the story and land his punchlines. Thats what makes his storytelling so great"
X Link 2025-12-21T20:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I hope GSM is not myopic and jumps to ADC. He has a chance to rebuild the PDP if he doesnt mind running at [--] years old he might have a decent shot in [----]. Its unlikely that he will make a dent next cycle and barring an Atiku win in [--] the North will want its [--] years next"
X Link 2025-12-23T18:15Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements
"As with every cultural heritage the Eyo needs a fair bit of modernity and improvement despite the glitz. There's no need to hit people with the opa or claim you can't take photographs. Not in 2025AD"
X Link 2025-12-27T17:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Tell me what you know about them night terrors every night 5am cold sweats waking up to the sky; Tell me what you know about night terrors nothing. You don't really care about the trials of tomorrow Rather lay awake in the bed full of sorrow"
X Link 2025-12-28T03:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@SienceTalk @MsTyma_ Nonsense ke These are very sensitive topics sir o"
X Link 2025-12-28T18:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"It really grates on me when I see supposedly senior journalists avail themselves to politicians for "media chats". I can imagine such trips are lucrative but even though. Politician will now assemble you to listen to him yap away. It's embarrassing. We shouldn't do it"
X Link 2025-12-29T12:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Tony Blair followed Dubya to invade Iraq 20+ years ago. What about the UK suggests that Keir Starmer will not support Trump's invasion of Venezuela Lol. The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate President and we shed no tears about the end of his regime. I reiterated my support for international law this morning. The UK government will discuss the evolving situation with The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate President and we shed no tears about the end of his regime. I"
X Link 2026-01-03T23:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm not at $150k yet but as soon as I could earn small change I stop to dey do small small things. And I'm not a handy man kankan. Maybe I'm spoiled. I'm not a good use of my time to be fixing bits and pieces. Always better to hire and pay professionals. One of my friends dads is a fit [--] year old. Fell off a ladder and will never be the same again. A tail as old as time. No way a grown man who makes over $150k a year should get on a ladder. One of my friends dads is a fit [--] year old. Fell off a ladder and will never be the same again. A tail as old as time. No way a grown man who makes over"
X Link 2026-01-05T12:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I know Im the only person who cares (and gets upset) that brands use the lowest quality ChatGPT captions 😭 Leadership isnt always loud sometimes its quiet care. ☂ #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 @Visa #WeLiveDifferent https://t.co/v0BgqmeHaU Leadership isnt always loud sometimes its quiet care. ☂ #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 @Visa #WeLiveDifferent https://t.co/v0BgqmeHaU"
X Link 2026-01-06T15:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Love the idea of Apala Disco by the way. Thankful that Alhaji Musiliu performed there. I dont think most of the attendees know what Apala is but the producers did well in creating that event. Thats a good thing"
X Link 2026-01-06T19:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Incredible wealth has left this world: Al-Hassan Dantata passed away in Kano. Life is vanity both the rich and poor will die someday. If the dead see one another in Heaven greet Herbert Macaulay; Oba Adeboye say hello to Bode Thomas. - Haruna Ishola; Late Oba Adeboye (1955). When network meets net worth. Does your current circle challenge your net worth or just your weekend plans https://t.co/Knl1P02ApV When network meets net worth. Does your current circle challenge your net worth or just your weekend plans https://t.co/Knl1P02ApV"
X Link 2026-01-07T19:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sounds just like Trumps White House. Smh Those caught working illegally in the UK will be arrested detained and removed. Those caught working illegally in the UK will be arrested detained and removed"
X Link 2026-01-09T17:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"About five years ago I came to the conclusion that music award shows no longer are important. I am even more convinced of it now because not only do the biggest stars shun these events organizers themselves seem more interested in courting influencers over anyone else"
X Link 2026-01-12T10:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Culture isnt just for enjoyment. It must build people institutions and futures. No matter how many times Nigerian songs appear on Barack Obamas playlists if it doesnt circulate value back home then its pointless. #TheCultureDesk"
X Link 2026-01-14T13:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Haba. Festac wasnt a waste. At the very worst the country got FESTAC Town and the National Theatre from it. That the military government spent on culture does not make it a waste. One could make the same (flawed) argument about sporting events that the country hosted 🤷♂ This was when Nigeria was flush with oil money and Gowon said our problem is not money but how to spend it. Rather than investing in the future or the country our leaders threw one massive owambe and invited the whole world This was when Nigeria was flush with oil money and Gowon said our problem is not money but how to spend"
X Link 2026-01-18T12:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"You can walk and whistle at the same time. You can invest in manufacturing and development AND culture at the same time. One is not less important than the other and as weve seen culture will outlive the industrial age"
X Link 2026-01-18T12:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I dont know what USA [----] would look like but if you were around for USA [--] and Atlanta [--] youd know that the games mattered less than the cultural engineering America invested in. Thats what smart countries do: use culture as a means of development and national identity"
X Link 2026-01-18T12:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Its always bewildering to me how media organizations still dont get it. Ive spoken once on how they treat culture and entertainment as unimportant while they chase political figures. That lack of imagination carries into sports. Case in point: AFCON"
X Link 2026-01-18T12:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Im all for people finding and re-finding themselves or getting out of the rate race. Still its weird to see Don Lemon leave serious tv for TMZ Live-ing and cussing at Nicki Minaj. EXCLUSIVE: Don Lemon stopped by TMZ Live and went off on Nicki Minaj telling her to "sit the f*** down" and urged her to "get a life and grow some brains." 💥 https://t.co/8EY4TBiEvg EXCLUSIVE: Don Lemon stopped by TMZ Live and went off on Nicki Minaj telling her to "sit the f*** down" and urged her to "get a life and grow some brains." 💥 https://t.co/8EY4TBiEvg"
X Link 2026-01-19T21:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Wheres your book on the cognitive decline and lunacy of Donald Trump In the middle of the night the President was posting private messages from European leaders criticizing the UK and sharing a fake image of a map in which the US controls Greenland Canada Venezuela and Cuba. https://t.co/xvOL40uDis In the middle of the night the President was posting private messages from European leaders criticizing the UK and sharing a fake image of a map in which the US controls Greenland Canada Venezuela and Cuba. https://t.co/xvOL40uDis"
X Link 2026-01-20T13:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"You make an absolutely important point. Especially through the 70s and 80sz. Fela was Fela but we had incredible artistes at that time too. People need to listen to Victor Uwaifo Dele Ojo Orlando Julius Ofege incredible Btw Fela wasnt the only artiste that was popping during his time sha. There were other great artists as well back then. Maybe my guy @thejidetaiwo should write book on this next. Its time to give those people their flowers as well. Btw Fela wasnt the only artiste that was popping during his time sha. There were other great artists as well back then. Maybe my guy @thejidetaiwo"
X Link 2026-01-20T19:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I try to not give commentary on what happens in Afrobeats. If I feel strongly about something I may think and provide my own insights or thoughts. I didnt realize the Wiz/Seun Kuti matter had become a thing. Lol. I have a few comments:"
X Link 2026-01-21T07:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Firstly in my book E File Fun Burna: The Incredible Stagecraft of Burna Boy I make the point that nobody can be Fela and thats not a problem; they dont need to be. Heres an excerpt from that chapter"
X Link 2026-01-21T07:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Its understandable if Seun or Felas children feel a way about how todays stars invoke their fathers name. But then he must know that they do so in reverence of his legacy not a disregard for all that Fela was. That said you can only take shots at people for so long"
X Link 2026-01-21T07:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"At some point they will fire back. Apparently yesterday was Wizkid indeed firing back. Everybody is clutching their pearls and saying How dare he Relax. Its not that serious. Anybody has a right to fight back however they choose"
X Link 2026-01-21T07:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"If you know anything about Fela he was irreverent to the point of sacrilege. Nobody was safe from Fela. Not the government not religion not his own family gan. My mother was a motherfucker man. I tweeted this before. My mother was a motherfucker you know. What a wild way to begin the chapter on your mother https://t.co/fK47OzVRNG My mother was a motherfucker you know. What a wild way to begin the chapter on your mother https://t.co/fK47OzVRNG"
X Link 2026-01-21T07:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Most importantly Fela fought against censorship and restriction of speech. You dont have to agree with someone but you have no right to muzzle them from expressing how they feel. As Fela sang na noise for vendor mouth"
X Link 2026-01-21T07:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Anybody whos been around for a while would know that your papa doesnt necessarily mean your father in the actual sense. Its a rhetorical device kinda like when Warri people say your fada Doesnt mean theyre referring to your biological father at home"
X Link 2026-01-21T07:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"But if Wiz meant it literally then so be it. Again to reference Fela you dont gag him. Fela stood for self-expression. You cant take that away from someone ostensibly to defend the same Fela. Intergenerational greatness is subjective and debating it is a pointless exercise"
X Link 2026-01-21T07:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@lakunle70 Ahaha Even SSP speaks very fondly of Felas influence on his music"
X Link 2026-01-21T08:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@justbabygirling You get Unprovoked for that matter. For years now. Observation No Be Crime. But as Rufai Oseni says Right of reply 🤣"
X Link 2026-01-21T10:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I have a rather radical idea for @NGRPresident @officialABAT for [----]. No its not about election matters. Its about culture legacy and dreaming big once again. Tomorrow on Substack"
X Link 2026-01-21T20:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JollyPaps1 Random: when Mike Okri came back he lived next street to me in Fagba. First time I saw him I did a double take because I wasnt too sure. I think he knew so he smiled and said Good morning my brother. I say Ah Legend"
X Link 2026-01-21T20:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Fifty years later as Nigerian popular culture achieves unprecedented global reach the case for FESTAC [----] a reimagined gathering of the Black world deserves serious consideration https://historymade.substack.com/p/why-nigeria-needs-to-host-festac https://historymade.substack.com/p/why-nigeria-needs-to-host-festac"
X Link 2026-01-22T09:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"More than [---] million Nigerians are under the age of [--]. Thats the UK and France combined or twice the entire population of South Africa. At some point you old people will have to engage them seriously not dismissively or condescendingly. Your future depends on them"
X Link 2026-01-23T17:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Seun the proverbial fruit of the orange tree that invites cudgelling for its mother"
X Link 2026-01-23T21:30Z [----] followers, 21.8K engagements
"Now now now lets not get it fucked up: in addition to his activism and social crusade Fela was an incredible musician who made ridiculously great music and his legacy is intact. Youve got to be an illiterate of the worst kind to claim otherwise. As you were"
X Link 2026-01-24T11:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Weve got to (re)build our other cities and towns o Growing up in Ibadan was bloody fantastic. There were several publishing companies- Heinemann Oxford Press Macmillian UPL even Onibonoje in Felele my home. And dont get me started on bookshops"
X Link 2026-01-24T20:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The meat of this piece (for me) is in the penultimate paragraph: ". The very idea of Wizkid thinking he is bigger than Fela should be seen from (sic) the prism of anger. Seun Felas son has become a sore in the throat to so many on account of his exuberant irritancy (sic)" 🎯 WizkidsFela Davidos libido and Burna Boys ego https://t.co/g8ktawtW7S WizkidsFela Davidos libido and Burna Boys ego https://t.co/g8ktawtW7S"
X Link 2026-01-25T10:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Nigel Farage is like Peter Obi: they'll ride the wave of populism and attract some big names to their movements who may actually win seats/offices for themselves but neither of those two will become PM or President respectively. BREAKING: "I feel like I've come home." Former home secretary Suella Braverman is the latest Conservative to defect to Reform UK. https://t.co/dHpG6ve8RA 📺 Sky [---] Virgin [---] Freeview [---] and YouTube https://t.co/NlRh3szcYL BREAKING: "I feel like I've come home." Former home secretary Suella Braverman is the latest Conservative to defect to Reform UK."
X Link 2026-01-26T15:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Re: UK people have chipped in to say that Nigel Farage does in fact have the structure to actually win and become PM unlike the other gentleman referenced in this tweet. Nigel Farage is like Peter Obi: they'll ride the wave of populism and attract some big names to their movements who may actually win seats/offices for themselves but neither of those two will become PM or President respectively. Nigel Farage is like Peter Obi: they'll ride the wave of populism and attract some big names to their movements who may actually win seats/offices for themselves but neither of those two will become"
X Link 2026-01-26T17:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@JollyPaps1 Good shout. His music was robust early"
X Link 2026-01-27T19:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@MiriamElder @nickswicks [--] Reasons Why There Should Be BuzzFeed Nigeria via @thejidetaiwo @buzzfeeders http://www.buzzfeed.com/thejidetaiwo/13-reasons-why-there-should-be-buzzfeed-nigeria-26kkr http://www.buzzfeed.com/thejidetaiwo/13-reasons-why-there-should-be-buzzfeed-nigeria-26kkr"
X Link 2016-03-09T17:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@MiriamElder Hi Miriam. You've got mail from me. Think you can look through Thanks a lot"
X Link 2016-03-10T15:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"You guys are spending money that can buy you proper Asos watch to buy fake Hublot Wonderment"
X Link 2019-05-02T09:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Nigerian music has always been global. Glad to see Burna Boy on Jimmy Kimmel. Its major. In [----] Majek Fashek was on Late Night With David Letterman. His song So Long Too Long from the album Sprit of Love was released under Interscope Records"
X Link 2019-07-24T11:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Limewire. Lol. Good times"
X Link 2020-01-09T11:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@adetoro Yeah I saw that. 30k light seems a lot. Same for generator fuel"
X Link 2020-04-16T17:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"TVC said "crossfire." Crossfire"
X Link 2020-10-10T17:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Anyway I walked off to say hello to @LagosBoy101 and @AdenekanMoruff and thank them for coming. Tee Hay he said "Bobo ma fa oju ro. Gbo ju. Ile nla ni baba lo loke." There was something comforting in his tone and then in spite of myself I laughed. Thank you Egbon"
X Link 2021-01-17T21:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Shyne has completely embraced the statesman persona. You can see it in how he talks and moves and how he even dresses. It's so inspiring. I won't be surprised if he becomes Prime Minister someday. That would a great day"
X Link 2022-02-03T19:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Estate Resident Association election today. Im voting against the incumbent. I hope my own candidate wins otherwise well go to tribunal"
X Link 2022-11-26T11:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"That one time Pasuma's backup guy wanted to steal the show. Paso was saying "Eeiss Area." but the guy was in the zone 😂😂"
X Link 2023-02-13T13:25Z [----] followers, 901.1K engagements
"Where were you in the year [----] Whats a rap song where the vocalist featured took it to another level Whats a rap song where the vocalist featured took it to another level"
X Link 2023-05-16T09:27Z [----] followers, 1.5M engagements
"The Denver Nuggets have to be the most boring champions ever. No media rounds no appearances no nothing"
X Link 2023-08-09T19:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Omo time has passed o. I remember the day Bernie Mac died. I'd just started at Pixels. Can't believe it's been fifteen whole years. Means it's been [--] years since we finished from OSU o Chai"
X Link 2023-08-09T21:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I strongly believe that a mans destiny is to raise his children and guide them to reach their highest potential even if its inconvenient for you. Hopefully theyll succeed and youll be there to see it. We in the Hall of Fame dawg Thats so fucking beautiful"
X Link 2023-08-13T14:47Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"The Hawaiian steel guitar Sunny introduced around this time was a game changer. Made juju young and fresh and hip. Unsurprisingly Barrister (whose first song was recorded the same day as Sunnys) introduced it to Fuji a couple of years later and changed the sound forever"
X Link 2023-08-18T09:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Yeah. What they said in Korean 😁 Annyeonghaseyo my G (Fuji) (Fuji)"
X Link 2023-08-18T16:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I remember @obiasika telling me a few weeks ago that we have five global arena artistes now. The OG has never been wrong"
X Link 2023-08-21T12:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Okay I like Doyin. I hope she wins"
X Link 2023-08-22T21:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Just realized that DSTV Now has rebranded to Stream. And they still have Showmax. That's how I know all the talks of OTT platforms overtaking DSTV is extremely premature. If subscribers start cord-cutting they have two streaming services. They'll be around for a long long time"
X Link 2023-08-24T15:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Now I want to see this. Kalawa Jazzmee is to SA's pop culture what Kennis Music is to Naija's. I haven't seen it on catch-up and I hope it shows on Nigerian airwaves"
X Link 2023-08-25T15:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I love it (Love your username name too 🙌🙌)"
X Link 2023-08-25T21:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I was wondering why the Arsenal error wasn't making the rounds yet. Ashey it's because they're thumping ManU [--] already at home. Lol"
X Link 2023-08-26T14:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Who is this Kai person in Arsenal and why is he so unaware"
X Link 2023-08-26T14:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm not at this point (yet) but I've asked myself many times since last game what Kai Havertz does. He misses through passes and often is UNAWARE of what's going on. I really wonder what Mikel's joker is with him. Let's give it two more games"
X Link 2023-08-26T14:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Hon_Danjo Hmmm. How the music has been curated this far Im not sure its feasible at this point. But its doable - if were able to package it as weve done Afrobeats: lifestyle culture and all. I know Fuji acts have done festivals and such across Europe sha but thats been a while"
X Link 2023-08-28T15:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Its 3:30am. Got to bed"
X Link 2023-08-29T02:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I have a question about these BBNAIJA contestants: if theyre all balling as they claim to be why are they contesting on the show Shouldnt they be in their fancy houses instead of wearing costumes and basically being the producers puppets"
X Link 2023-08-29T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"And that brings us to the other major factor in hip hops death as a culture Expertise is de-incentivized: You dont have to know what youre talking about when the attention economy demands and rewards constant chatter. This is a blistering elegy"
X Link 2023-08-30T08:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"You remember our grandmother today 😊😊 Thirty years later I can still picture that her brown mug"
X Link 2023-08-30T09:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Great piece of content. Hiphop lovers will enjoy it. I did so Im sharing with you. Fitted in Black: How Hip-Hop Fueled The Greatest Rebrand In Sports"
X Link 2023-08-31T18:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"When your legal team goes for thanksgiving in church that means the funds were received. To God be the Glory"
X Link 2023-09-06T12:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@wandyvirus No mind that my brother jare. He knows more than me o now doing like jew man"
X Link 2023-09-07T13:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I'm sorry because I typically don't like to call out members of the press or individuals who work in the media; and also name-calling is not a good thing to do. But this Rufai guy on TV is really dense. Or maybe he plays that way because it's what he's employed for"
X Link 2023-09-07T14:43Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"What I dont get is: why are Nigerians asking the Minister of Communications Innovation and Digital Economy about agriculture and manufacturing. Are those under the digital economy ni"
X Link 2023-09-09T10:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Fucked up analysis Bi Graeme Souness." - Reminisce. Jude Bellingham makes Graeme Souness eat his words after claiming he only gets picked because he plays for Real Madrid https://t.co/U4cwbf12cK Jude Bellingham makes Graeme Souness eat his words after claiming he only gets picked because he plays for Real Madrid https://t.co/U4cwbf12cK"
X Link 2023-09-12T21:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"By the time I left Ife for OSU it became clear to me that I couldnt afford to forget who I was or where I was coming from. I had a lot of fun those days o but certain things didnt even cross my mind. And OSU in 2003/04 Sheeeeeet"
X Link 2023-09-15T09:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I cant wait to consistently ingrain it on my own children that one must never forget who you are in this big bad world. And hopefully God will help one be a worthy parent whose words will mean the absolute truth to his kids. Because were living in a cold cold world"
X Link 2023-09-15T09:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"To Yemis point he could only do this to these post-1880 monarchs. And to underscore his (OBJs) lack of respect for these newly minted stools none of them had the cojones to walk out of there. They stood and sat back as hed commanded and they took the insult sheepishly"
X Link 2023-09-15T16:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@the_davidatta @wandyvirus Not to hold brief for anyone but here's a few reasons why 30-50% is not feasible. i. Artiste development is very expensive. To launch a new artiste these days cost easily 15-20m NGN. ii. Labels provide accommodation cars entertainment & the appearance of living large etc"
X Link 2023-09-16T16:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Pastor Odukoya was not only the spiritual head of the church he was also the founder and administrative head. He literally built it. You lot are delusional to think the succession wouldnt be his children. The Akindayomi family lost Redeemed. Never going to happen again"
X Link 2023-09-17T16:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"One cannot imagine the burden they have to bear especially with those ten year-olds who have lost both parents in two years. Two years. It is incumbent upon the older ones to convince that their parents are in a better place and them being in heaven is worth celebrating"
X Link 2023-09-17T23:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"You want Jimmy and his sisters to wail public so you public commentators can approve of how they mourn their parents FOH"
X Link 2023-09-17T23:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"New Balance really won the lottery this year. Jamal Murray won the NBA title and Coco Gauff won the US Open. I cannot however believe how weak their marketing and advertising has been around those two. Just imagine for a second that that was Nike"
X Link 2023-09-18T18:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Somebody came on Twitter and convinced you GROWN-UPs that: Bola Tinubu was female. Bola Tinubu is wanted in America. Bola Tinubu cannot go to America. Bola Tinubu has Parkinsons. If youre not embarrassed eyes collect me to push for all of you. Go stand in the corner"
X Link 2023-09-20T22:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"One of the craziest nicknames to have been coined in this Naija music industry is Obama. Because Barack Obama was the 44th US President. And [--]. I mean you know the rest"
X Link 2023-09-21T22:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"They had set off [--] days earlier from Nouakchott the capital of Mauritania. Only three of [--] people who boarded survived"
X Link 2023-09-29T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The conviction that a section of Nigerians have that - Bola Tinubu didnt attend CSU or that the Bola Tinubu that attended was female - is wonderful. Im surprised because many otherwise intelligent individuals allowed their good sense to be stampeded into the headless mob"
X Link 2023-10-02T21:40Z [----] followers, 67.6K engagements
"@ezeikwuagwu Lol. They must gassed off his forthcoming music videos. He's had some decent videos in that past too. But that claim is outrageous and uneducated. Davido doesn't need those types of jara for us to acknowledge his contribution to the culture"
X Link 2023-10-02T23:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@wandyvirus I havent heard another as powerful as hers was"
X Link 2023-10-03T13:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@FAMEMAKER_ @JohnNetworQ You mean President Bola Tinubu. So why dont you allow his legal team provide answers instead of this Nollywood narrative youre insistent on"
X Link 2023-10-03T14:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"We know that streaming companies looooove Afrobeats. Appreciate them for that. But how do we get them to be interested in/support/promote other genres Afrobeats is not where Nigerian music starts and ends o"
X Link 2023-10-03T16:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The maska rare sight outside of Gabon with less than a dozen held in museums worldwidewas brought to France by the husbands grandfather who was a colonial governor in Africa"
X Link 2023-10-07T12:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Pains me to finally accept that Zaire Wade might never play pro basketball. He has tried. Even came to SA to play something is just not there. But its fine. His father is a part owner of Utah Jazz. Perhaps he could study the business of it and become the next Jennie Buss"
X Link 2023-10-08T13:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Wizkid hasn't used his private life as "content" like many of his peers. And it's incredible how he almost never reacts to stuff written or said about him. So I think it's unfair how folks are using his mother's obsequies as gist. Give the man a break. It's only right"
X Link 2023-10-13T11:00Z [----] followers, 23.5K engagements
"The Osemwigie Ebohon Theatre Troupe in the 1990s - which itself was inspired by Bini folk songs that sang of the great King and how the owner of the troupe deceived Pa Monday into creating this song for them. Thats how powerful history in music can be"
X Link 2023-10-14T09:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"j o yin jnm Fuji Garbage is the greatest record ever made in the history of this world. Nobody should disturb me with counter argument abeg. Fuggedaboudit"
X Link 2023-10-14T19:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I was with him until he got to the Its for people who can think part. I think thats a weakness we have in these parts - that if people dont like our art they must be incapable of thinking or understanding it. Everything he said before the 56th second though I agree"
X Link 2023-10-18T10:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Those subject-kings under the Ooni who are monarchs in their own domains is it possible that its revised such that they pay obeisance to the King private Because I cant imagine an Oba dobale-ing in public. Plus there are always regular people sitting next to Ooni. Not cool"
X Link 2023-10-18T13:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Less than five minutes ago I was saying a variant of this to a (younger) person who said funding his dreams was a problem. My reply to home as When has funding never not been a problem for anyone Elon Musk has a funding problem. Dangote too. There are no easy ways. None"
X Link 2023-10-19T14:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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