Week In View: Eedris Health Challenges, Tiwa’s Explanation, BNXN’s Police Tweet And Other Stories

By Mayowa Oladeji On Aug 21, 2022

Eedris Health Challenges

Veteran Nigerian rapper, Eedris AbdulKareem kicked off the weekly trend with the sad story of his health challenges which he shared during a colloquium held on Aug. 14 at Freedom Park, Lagos.

Eedris, 48, was recently diagnosed with kidney failure, and the colloquium organised by Unchained Vibes Africa and Lakreem Entertainment was to bring together various stakeholders to support him.

The “JagaJaga” crooner became the talk of the social media following his disclosure that his wife, Yetunde, is his kidney donor.

As fans and well wishers continued to pray for Eedris AbdulKareem, Tiwa Savage, Nigerian singer and songwriter, lightened up the mood when she gave her fans more than they asked for, as she was seen in a video wearing a bare-bottomed outfit to an after-party.

The 42-year-old singer had the internet buzzing on Monday when she stepped out in the revealing dress for an after-party to celebrate her sold-out show in London.

As some fans bashed the “African Bad Girl” for what they described as inappropriate, some applauded her for reminding her fans that she is into “Showbiz” and not another profession.

On Tuesday, actress Eniola Badmus came all out for the gram when she was spotted in a viral video spraying money on Nigerian singer, Davido, who was overwhelmed.

As some fans talked about the amount of money she sprayed and how she had always been a fan, friend and supporter of Davido, some could not help but assess her size which had clearly gone through a lot of transformation.

Badmus recently shared her transformation pictures which she captioned “wasn’t an easy journey. Oju ri tooo (eyes have seen enough).”

While some fans praised the actress for her transformation, some advised her to keep her weight and not let negative comments get to her.

BNXN’s Problematic Tweet

On Wednesday, Nigerian artiste, Daniel Benson, popularly known as BNXN, trended on social media after a video of him having an altercation with policemen in Lagos went viral.

A now deleted tweet by BNXN also confirmed that he had been in a situation with the police, which led to him spitting on an officer.

He wrote;

Spat in a police officer’s face and it felt so good. I let you in my car and you dragged and tear my shirt, and start slapping me? Nah, everybody must stop!

The spokesperson of the Police Command in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in reaction to the incident said BNXN would be penalised if found wanting and same would apply to the policemen in the video.

Sharing pictures of BNXN’s deleted tweet, the PPRO said;

#BNXN proudly tweeted that he ‘spat in a police officer’s face and it felt so good: He has since deleted the tweet.

The police officers will be sanctioned for their misbehaviour if established, while #BNXN will surely answer for his assault on a police officer.

In what seemed like a reaction to the BNXN incident with the police, actor Yul Edochie on his Twitter page, disclosed that he had never being harassed by policemen and that the key is humility.

He tweeted;

I do road trips a lot, I’ve met so many policemen on the road and they’ve never harassed me before.

The secret is humility. All that don’t you know me attitude, keep it aside. You’re a citizen just like everyone else. Once you humble yourself na policemen go hail you pass.

Charly Boy’s Parley With Presidential Candidates

With over 5,000 searches on the internet, Nigerian entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, on Aug. 18 revealed that he was thinking of having a town hall meeting with three presidential candidates.

Charly Boy, who had continued to air his views on Nigerian politics added that he would also like some youths to be present so that they can ask the candidates the plan they have for the youth.

The “Area Father” as he is fondly called was recently on the news during his visit to former president Olusegun Obasanjo, where he described himself as the “President of Frustrated Nigerian Youths”.

MI Abaga’s Widely-Accepted “The Guy” Album

On Aug. 19, Nigerian rapper, Jude Abaga, popularly know as M.I, released his fifth studio album titled, “The Guy”.

The 12-track album features American rapper, Nas and other Nigerian artistes like Olamide, Phyno, Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, Wande Coal, Duncan Mighty, BNXN and The Cavemen.

Fans and well wishers have continued to congratulate the rapper including Nigerian comic actor, Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, who described the album as “Sweet”.

He tweeted;

M.I JUDE ABAGA IS THE GUY!!!! See as Album sweet like honey.

Meanwhile, Asake Teases New Album With Single…

Popular Nigerian artiste, Ahmed Ololade, known as Asake, also serenaded fans with the video of his new single “Terminator”.

Asake announced the release of the highly anticipated music video on his Twitter account when he posted a clip of the video with the caption

My new record Terminator is out now (video/audio)
Prod.@magicsticksbeat, Dir. @boy_director, C/w. @Olamide