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10 Viral Topics That Trended On Social Media In 2018

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6 years ago

December 24, 2018

Funmilola Soetan

Nigerians are truly blessed with the power of making the best out of every unpleasant situation.

2018 was really an interesting year despite several hurdles the country and its citizen had to go through.

Social media became an escape from the hardship and scarcity that the country faced in 2018. And so, it was no surprise that every month came with its own social media trend.

We’ll be looking at the top viral trend that took over the social media all through the year 2018. Have a look!

#LazyNigerianYouths

The trend came as a result of the response that President Buhari gave at a conference held by the European Union. This response placed social media into a frenzy as several notable celebrities weighed in on the thought of the President.

#Assurance

Davido came through with Assurance as he made a song for his beau, Chioma. Asides recording the Assurance song for Chioma and gifted her a 45 million Naira Porsche on her 25th birthday. Can you beat that?

#Accolades

Inspired by Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha “I deserve some accolades” skit, everyone caught up with this trend in no time and started making videos on Instagram. Charles followed with other trends like ‘Adeniny’ and many more.

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#KikiChallenge

Kiki challenge originated from Darke’s single ‘In my feelings’off his album ‘Scorpion’. Almost everyone jumped on this trend and we spotted some of our celebrities too.

#NaDemRushUs

This trend was coined out of a video where Nollywood actor, Charles Inojie used the word in movie scene. The hilarious scene caught everyone’s attention and it became a trend.

Linda Ikeji’s Pregnancy

Top blogger, Linda Ikeji broke the internet with the news of her pregnancy. The mother of one who preached celibacy over the years got a lot of tongues wagging as she shared her pregnancy photos earlier in the year.

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Acrimony

Tyler Perry’s ‘Acrimony’ starring Taraji P. Henson was widely accepted by Nigerians as they trooped to the cinemas to see the movie. The controversies in the movie were discussed on Twitter that it became a trend.

Ooni Of Ife’s New Wife

The Ooni of Ife threw social media into a frenzy when he married a new wife who is a prophetess. The new Olori, Naomi Shilekunola was 25 and pictures from the traditional wedding got everyone talking.

#KupeChallenge

Remember the four French guys that ruled on your timeline for some months…..The #kupechallenge started when 4 French guys posted a video of themselves dancing to the Kupe song. A lot of Nigerian ladies were drolling over these guys that they had to participate in the dance challenge.

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#Stew

You’re probably wondering where this slang came from. Wizkid got everyone talking about last month. He started off tweeting about soon coming ‘stew‘ then he released the most ta;lked about video for 2018 ‘Fever’ which Tiwa savage made a cameo appearance.

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Denzel Washington Opens Up About 15-Year Battle With Alcohol

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1 day ago

November 21, 2024

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Hollywood icon Denzel Washington recently disclosed his past struggles with alcohol during an interview with Esquire.

The two-time Academy Award winner candidly shared a fifteen-year pattern of wine consumption. What began as a casual habit gradually escalated into a regular occurrence.

He began, “Wine is very tricky. It’s very slow. It ain’t like, boom, all of a sudden,” he elaborated, recalling how a wine cellar he constructed in 1999 within his home became a place for self-indulgence.

The actor added,

“And part of it was we built this big house in 1999 with a ten-thousand-bottle wine cellar, and I learned to drink the best. So I’m gonna drink my ’61s and my ’82s and whatever we had. Wine was my thing, and now I was popping $4,000 bottles just because that’s what was left. And then later in those years I’d call Gil Turner’s Fine Wines & Spirits on Sunset Boulevard and say, Send me two bottles, the best of this or that.”

Washington also delved into his past, acknowledging his youthful experimentation with drugs. However, he emphasized that he never developed an addiction to substances such as heroin or cocaine.

He continued,

“I’m sure at first it was easy because I was younger. Two months off and let’s go. But drinking was a fifteen-year pattern. And truth be told, it didn’t start in ’99. It started earlier.”

A decade ago, as Washington neared his 60th birthday, a turning point arrived. He made the resolute decision to abstain from alcohol completely.

“I’ve done a lot of damage to the body. We’ll see. I’ve been clean. Be ten years this December. I stopped at sixty and I haven’t had a thimble’s worth since. Things are opening up for me now—like being seventy. It’s real. And it’s okay. This is the last chapter—if I get another thirty, what do I want to do? My mother made it to ninety-seven,” said Washington.

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It Hurts – Don Jazzy On Not Having A Partner

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3 days ago

November 19, 2024

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Don Jazzy opens up on not having a partner | fab.ng

Renowned music executive and record label boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, recently expressed disappointment over his current relationship status.

On Monday, he took to Instagram to share his desire to participate in the popular “suspect challenge.” This social media trend involves couples playfully teasing each other. However, the 41-year-old entrepreneur lamented that he couldn’t join in the fun due to his single status.

“Suspect wants to do suspect challenge but no suspect partner,” he wrote. In the accompanying caption, the music executive lamented that “it hurts.”

This isn’t the first time Don Jazzy has publicly discussed his relationship status. In 2021, he revealed that he married Michelle Jackson, a UK-based writer and model, at the age of 20. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce after two years.

“I fucked it up cos I was giving all my time to my music. Music became a priority instead of my family. We got divorced when I was 22 and it hurt,” he said.

Earlier this year, Don Jazzy explained that he has not remarried as he is currently focused on personal growth and self-development.

“I dey work on myself so that when my head correct, my babe go enjoy me,” he wrote in pidgin English.

A few months ago, Don Jazzy made headlines when a foreign investor acquired his record label, Mavin Records.

In 2004, Don Jazzy and his former partner, D’banj, co-founded Mo’ Hits Records. Following its closure, Don Jazzy established Mavin Records in 2012.

Mavin Records has produced and nurtured a roster of talented artists. They include Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Dr SID, D’Prince, DNA Twins, Ayra Starr, Johnny Drille, Crayon, Boy Spice, Bayanni, Rema, Lifesize Teddy, and Ladipoe.

To commemorate his 37th birthday in 2019, Don Jazzy unveiled the Mavin Creative Studios. The studio is a multimillion-naira mansion serving as the label’s corporate headquarters.

Mavin Records has received numerous accolades, including two consecutive MTV Africa Music Awards for Best Record Label in 2013 and 2014.

The label’s artists have also collaborated with international music stars such as Beyoncé, Selena Gomez, Kelly Rowland, and Chris Brown.

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Johnny Drille & Wife Celebrate Daughter’s Birthday With Sweet Family Photos

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3 days ago

November 19, 2024

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Nigerian singer Johnny Drille and his wife Rima celebrated their daughter Amaris’ first birthday on November 18, 2024. Johnny Drille shared heartwarming photos from Amaris’ first birthday photoshoot to commemorate this special occasion.

In the pictures, the adorable baby girl stole the show with her radiant cuteness. The happy family of three posed together, creating lasting memories. Fans and followers were overjoyed to see the little bundle of joy and showered her with love and blessings.

In his caption, he wrote,

“One year ago, you made us parents, and our hearts have never been fuller. Watching you grow, smile, mean-mug, and light up our world has been the greatest gift we could ever wish for. Happy 1st birthday to our sweet little girl Amaris. You’ve turned our world into such beauty. Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventures with you ❤️”

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Fans flooded the comment section to celebrate Amaris’ birthday.

They showered her with compliments, prayers, and well-wishes.

A comment read, “She’s so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ happy birthday, most beautiful,” and another person commented, “Happy Birthday, Beautiful Amaris Esohe Ighodalo, May the beauty of God keep surrounding you ❤️God bless Mummy and Daddy.”

Another person comically wrote, “Chei my fallopian tube is shouting o 😢😢😢😢😢😢 too cute. Wait dear e remain small! Happy birthday, Sunshine.”

In 2023, Johnny Drille shared a heartwarming video on social media. He announced the birth of his daughter three days after Christmas.

The video showcased intimate family moments from the month prior. Also, it captured the joy and love surrounding the newborn’s arrival.

Drille wrote in his caption,

“AMARIS ESOHE IGHODARO | 11.17.23. Six weeks ago today, we held in our arms our daughter for the first time. It’s hard to explain but it’s the most miraculous thing i’ve ever known… Dear @rimouuune i’m in awe of your strength, I’ve seen you go through real pain the last few months, but you stayed strong for our baby, and for me. Been watching you take on motherhood with so much grace. Something more exciting about raising this child with you.”

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In 2022, Rima and the singer secretly got married. They kept their marriage private until a year later, when they publicly announced their anniversary.

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