As the year (2022) is coming to an end, there has been no dull moment with entertaining trends on the internet, which necessitated taking us back to some of these issues that topped the trending chart.
As we all know, the Nigerian social media space has always been infamous for its odd hilarity especially with its gifted community of entertainers and users, even amidst the repressive law by the government and unstable economy.
In this article, NRTC researched some popular social media trends among entertainers in 2022.
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‘Adulthood na scam’
“Adulthood na scam’, a song by multi-talented Nigerian singer and songwriter, Oyetundu Omolade, famously known as Lade, tops the trend on social media in 2022.
According to the song, adulthood becomes a scam when one is not properly prepared before going into it.
NRTC found out that most youths today posted the song lyrics on their social media handles whenever they go broke, too much billing among others to show the realities of adulthood begins to choke them.
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To some of them, going into adulthood without any plan, could resort to cries, depression, suicide, etc., depicting reasons youths nowadays need to step up and become more responsible.
The death of Davido’s son
The death of a three-year-old Ifeanyi Adeleke, son of the popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, known as Davido top November trending list.
Ifeanyi reportedly drowned in a pool at his father’s Banana Island residence on Monday, October 31, 2022.
The singer in honour of his late son announced the postponement of his upcoming “Are We African Yet” (A.W.A.Y) festival billed to hold at the State Farm Arena, Georgia, Atlanta, the United States on November 18.
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Since the incident, his fans have taken to their social media to wish him and Chioma Rowland[his lover] a quick recovery.
Three days ago, the superstar marked his 30th birthday.
Mr. Eazi proposes to Otedola’s daughter
In April this year, Nigerian singer and songwriter, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr. Eazi, topped the trends when his proposed video to his longtime girlfriend and actress, Temioluwa Elizabeth Otedola surfaced on social media.
The billionaire’s daughter shared the proposed video on her official Instagram page.
Barely twenty-four hours after the video surfaced online, fans of the couple congratulated and wished them success in their journey.
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According to the couple, a lot of people won’t be attending their wedding.
Rico Swavey death
In October, the death of Ex-Big Brother Naija, star Patrick Fakoya, famously known as Rico Swavey topped the trending chart.
The season 3 housemate died at the of age 30, after involving in a ghastly car accident that left him on life support from Tuesday, 11 – Thursday, 13 October 2022
His close friend, Tobi Bakre, broke the news of his death on social media with a caption,” “We lost him. But thanks a lot, guys. God knows best”
The remains of former BBNaija, a reality TV show star were laid to rest in Lagos amid eulogies.
He had a good music and movie career during his lifetime.
Oxlade’s sex-tape
Social media went agog in February when multiple award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ikuforiji Olaitan, known as Oxlade’s sex tape surfaced on the internet.
The surface of his alleged s3x tape made him top the trending chart for the month.
The sex tape flared reactions from Nigerians who couldn’t believe their eyes seeing the singer having fun with a lady who seems to be enjoying herself.
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Most of the singer’s fans defended him while some blasted him. He became the second Nigerian artist whose s3x tape surfaced on social media this year.
Of Course, I Fuvked Up
‘Of Course, I Fucked Up, Who Never Fuck Up Hands In The Air’, was a hit song by Brilliant Ghanaian singer, rapper, and songsmith, Black Sherif.
The record became the top of the trend in May with Nigerians vibing and using the lyrics to justify their inability to get a task done.
JJC and Funke Akindele divorce
The divorce story of JJC Skillz and Funke Akindele topped the trending chart in June when JJC Skillz took to his Instagram page to inform fans about their separation.
He wrote, “Dear friends and family, I need to let you know that Funke and I have separated. While it lasted, we shared a lot of things and have created two beautiful children.”
Social media went agog on the announcement with many comments from fans of the couple eager to know the rationale behind the divorce.
A few days after their separation, the actress was announced as the People Democratic Party, PDP, Deputy Governor for Lagos State in the forthcoming election.
However, since the divorce announcement, Funke Akindele has said nothing.
DJ Cuppy engaged
The engagement news of the Award-winning female disc jockey, Florence Otedola, professionally known as DJ Cuppy, topped the most trending in November.
The music star, in a viral video, said yes to her white professional Boxer boyfriend, Ryan Taylor, at a public concert, outside Nigeria.
The billionaire’s daughter was surprised when her boyfriend went on his knees to pop the question ‘will you marry me and followed her ‘yes’ with a passionate kiss on stage.
Dj Cuppy fans could not hold their excitement as they showered the Oxford university graduate with congratulatory messages.
Recall that Cuppy who just turned thirty years old on many occasions took to her social media to say she was set for marriage but remained a man.
Asake’s debut album
Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, known Asake’s debut studio album ‘Mr. Money with the Vibe’ topped the trending graph in September.
The album comprises 12 tracks, which were all produced by Magicsticks.
The debut studio album released through Empire Distribution follows his signing with YBNL Nation in February 2022.
