On Tuesday this week, BBC Africa Eye, the BBC's investigative arm in Africa broke the Internet when it released an hour-long documentary about sexual harrasment by lecturers of two top West African universities; University of Lagos and University of Ghana.
The documentary titled Sex for Grades was secretly filmed and four lecturers were implicated. Watch it below.
The full Documentary is here https://t.co/cB0SbnzSIi#SexForGrades #BBCAfricaEye https://t.co/APQkGx7guY
— Kiki Mordi (@kikimordi) October 7, 2019
We saw these;
https://twitter.com/Jurinormatthew1/status/1181434620480512000?s=20
Nigerian Lecturer, Dr. Boniface who was exposed for sexually harassing a undercover Journalist, who posed as a 17-year-old attempted committing suicide according to NL. He has been rushed to a hospital where he is under supervision.
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) October 8, 2019
University of Ghana lecturer Ransford Gyampo to sue BBC over ‘Sex for grades’ documentary
https://t.co/3f4Fb1jQa4 pic.twitter.com/N5WHBpfbZg— Political Economist (@PoliticalEcono1) October 7, 2019
The chairperson of the anti-sexual harassment at the University of Ghana, says she doesn't see any "sex for grades" evidence in the BBC video.
— Maestro (@N_O_IIX) October 7, 2019
Reactions
I applaud all the investigative journalists behind #sexforgrades
I'm proud to be part of a generation of women who will not be silent !
But this cannot stop at one documentary, it has to go on- a series, sequels, something!
This is just the tip of the iceberg as to what goes on.— The Davina (@DavinaOriakhi) October 8, 2019
See that Dr. Oladipo. He wasn’t initially a subject of the documentary o but his errant and restless penis led him into the trap that was designed for someone else. Because justice needed to expose him too #SexForGrades
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) October 7, 2019
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The Investigative journalists on #sexforgrades are superheroes.
I couldn't imagine being in their shoes that Saturday.
How they kept calm for the sake of their work and the cause.
SUPER HEROES !— The Davina (@DavinaOriakhi) October 8, 2019
#SexForGrades is more than sex for grades
It’s about the impunity in deliberate creation of dysfunction cos there’s no rule of law nor consequence & therefore empowering predators to extort & take advantage of the vulnerable
Lectures, SARS, politicians, pastors, bosses all join
— Zeal A. Jacobson (@zeal_a) October 8, 2019
These...
don't always blame the lecturers; some ladies make up their minds on #SexForGrades before they even start school...they "seduce" the lecturers/profs... we all knew 1 or 2 girls who ply this quid pro quo trade#BBCAfricaEye
— nene (@nene_ip) October 6, 2019
While we are condemning lecturers in respect to #SexForGrades , we should also seize the opportunity to decry indecent dresses among our female students...@AdeBanqie @jeffphilips1
— Idris Olalekan 🇳🇬 (@pettielee) October 7, 2019
Let's tackle the high rate of indecent dressing first.
Then the seductive moves by more students
C'mon no man is Saint behind closed doors#SexForGrades
— 🦍 Àkànní Kan Bãi 🐾 (@ThatAkanni) October 9, 2019
https://twitter.com/mhaimhur/status/1181251953990537216?s=20
Statements from the schools and church involved
UNILAG release statement, suspends Dr. Boniface and shuts down cold room.
.#SexForGrades #BBCAfricaEye pic.twitter.com/KJKqOSvMkN— Plat4om (@Plat4omLive) October 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/CNorthcott1/status/1181218603741466624?s=20
In other news...#SexForGrades #BBCAfricaEye pic.twitter.com/Lzo2XYZLV2
— Kiki Mordi (@kikimordi) October 8, 2019
Many women have devastating stories to tell
This brave girl did this story last year and it didn't go viral, let me bring it back again.
Ndi University of Nigeria Enugu Campus gather here. #SexForGrades pic.twitter.com/XHNmR2wPEQ
— WE THE PEOPLE!!! (@edechiene) October 8, 2019
One out of five university female students have been sexually harassed before. My roommate and I are no exception. There's a lecturer who was sending me porn. Without shame oooo! Porn! How Sir?#sexforgrades
— B. (@_awola_) October 7, 2019
I was 19, in my 3rd year, when a lecturer massaged my shoulders in his office and asked if I was a virgin, and whether I have given 'it' to another man. Then he said later in French when I kept saying no, "I will give less than 30 marks."
I'm still haunted. #sexforgrades
— Frances Ogamba (@FrancesOgamba) October 7, 2019
I remember my friend in Uni, even after giving her life to Christ and changing all her dressing code, no makeup, just bare humble girl who want to graduate in peace...but our Course Adviser couldn't let her rest. Case became worst when he knew I was friend wit her. #SexForGrades
— chukydyk (@chuky_dyk) October 7, 2019
The crazy thing about #sexforgrades is people don't think it happens in private universities. In my first week in uni I was told by a very senior person in my college that he wanted me to be at his beck and call, that he wanted me to be on him and me on him.
— Thee Foxx 🦊 (@king__isi) October 7, 2019
Four sexual predators down, millions to go
https://twitter.com/komusana/status/1181450325364002816?s=20
https://twitter.com/ilivelike61/status/1181517965713444865?s=20
No be only #sexforgrades dey oo, there's sex for roles in Nollywood, sex for promotion in offices.
E dey everywhere.
I hope they'll all be exposed.— Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) October 7, 2019
If you took advantage of your students during NYSC, kindly note that you and Dr Boniface are fruits of a tree.
Kindly sit tight while God serves you your appropriate punishment.#SexForGrades
— Atomified 🥇🥇🥇🥇 (@atomified) October 7, 2019
It's a good time to bring this back;
Music with a message is timeless #SexForGrades pic.twitter.com/Fg87n9LMV5
— Ugbedeojo #MUFC (@Certifiedopeboi) October 8, 2019
Other reactions
I attend COZA yeah and I’m laughing rn. When the gist revolved around our lead pastor, everybody was forming like it was an ‘attack’. Now that it’s #SexForGrades, church members are legit pained but can’t say anything. You know why?
— Uncle Yinka Seth (@inkaseth) October 8, 2019
My parents are watching this #SexForGrades documentary and then my mom goes,
"Oh, girls are recording them now? We didn't have that technology in our time."
💔💔💔
— jasmine-jade (@thejasminejade) October 8, 2019
https://twitter.com/BolanleCole/status/1181320033294802944?s=20
I’ve become numb after discovering that some women at IDPs have to have sex to eat the food that government and iNGOs provide for them simply because a man’s in charge of the food supply. #SexForGrades #SexForEverything
— Jamila (@JKFagge) October 8, 2019
Read more reactions here. And keep reading for other tremding topics on social media this week.
President Buhari's remoured wedding
Yesterday, we heard rumours that Nigerian President Mohammadu Buhari was set to marry Sadiya Umar Farouq, the minister of the newly created Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development.
The clips below seemed to fuel the rumour and before long, it spread all over Nigerian social media.
Happy marriage life
Sadiya buhari #FirstLady #TheWedding pic.twitter.com/jUyoBtKZ2x— Laminu Ibrahim (@IB_lamin) October 10, 2019
Trouble in paradise. Aisha Buhari have show o, but was prevented from entering her section of the villa #AISHA #BUSA19 #Buhari pic.twitter.com/0ea72f3TzL
— mouthpiece of the gods 😈 (@iam_idboss) October 11, 2019
It's not clear who started the rumour but it is untrue according to a report by BBC Pidgin. And this light-hearted tweet by one of the president's special assistants corroborates the report.
https://twitter.com/MrAbuSidiq/status/1182398032110931970?s=20
Nigerians just ran with the story regardless.
Reactions
But for real guys.. what’s going on in this our country? Like literally we don’t mean shit to these people
A whole nation is bad; police killing its citizens,bad economy,poor infrastructure,lack of employment yet the president i mean our grandpa is going to wed 😂💔 #BUSA19
— Mr MideOseni (@mrmideoseni) October 11, 2019
Who started Buhari and Sadiya wedding Drama? #TheWedding
— Abubakar Zarewa (@Abubakar_YZ) October 10, 2019
https://twitter.com/Cystem001/status/1182544081068711936?s=20
https://twitter.com/fatee_lawal/status/1182419691043733504?s=20
Nigerians Nigerianing
Remember colours of the Day
Ruga Green
Taxation Yellow
Pepper Dem White
Wailers Red
Tribunal pink. #BUSA19— Osi (@Osi_Suave) October 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/abdorle/status/1182349533847552000?s=20
https://twitter.com/QdPaper/status/1182369922095157253?s=20
#TheWedding Zara and Halimah buhari will be the flower girl at the wedding tomorrow
— Hamdee (@dharlath) October 10, 2019
Fake updates
BREAKING NEWS:
Nigerian first lady has just landed in the Villa but Asorock cabals lock her up. #BUSA19 #BUSA2019 #Buhari #TheWedding pic.twitter.com/mSK32Hp9pI
— chief Dr Emeka kalu (@DrEmekakalu) October 11, 2019
The Groom is Ready #BUSA19 pic.twitter.com/FystZDttb9
— Osi (@Osi_Suave) October 11, 2019
The Grooms Party... 😂😂#SAMU2019#Musa2019 pic.twitter.com/Mk2icoooS3
— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) October 10, 2019
https://twitter.com/iam_masterelite/status/1182563109615087617?s=20
Turn up!
https://twitter.com/slimdammie/status/1182552877635641344?s=20
I just arrived at the Villa for the wedding Fattiah between President Muhammadu Buhari and Sadiya Umar Farouk. #BUSA2019 #TheWedding pic.twitter.com/JAfvwovmBr
— Abiola Farounbi🇳🇬 (@forabiola) October 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/Vic_onuoha/status/1182581558412238848?s=20
#BUSA19 Ready !
Guys remember colour for men is Buhari Blue o.. pic.twitter.com/sIcjhEuJNg
— Osi (@Osi_Suave) October 11, 2019
This parody account is having a field day
https://twitter.com/TheMbuhari/status/1182210509170454528?s=20
https://twitter.com/TheMbuhari/status/1182379242794954753?s=20
https://twitter.com/TheMbuhari/status/1182409193665564676?s=20
https://twitter.com/TheMbuhari/status/1182213557712310273?s=20
Other reactions
Cuz it's Buhari
Oshiomole will tell us why another
First Lady will help the economyGarba Shehu will tell us how it'll open more business opportunities
Tolu will tweet on why #TheWedding
is necessary #BUSA19Tinubu will as well tell
us why it'll help
other statesINTERESTING pic.twitter.com/wsWwusZu4n
— I Z U (@heisizumichaels) October 11, 2019
Imagine GEJ tried to take a second wife, patience would have shown us what she meant by "my fellow widow". #SAMU2019 #BUSA19
— unc (@bbydid) October 10, 2019
It initially began like a joke, then it turned a big issue with many spewing unsubstantiated narratives
Clearly, @MBuhari isnt a target but @Sadiya_farouq, who leads a new ministry with an awesome mandate. I hope it isnt a distraction to bring her down like other women suffered.
— Ahmed Maiyaki (@ahmedmaiyaki) October 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/MrAbuSidiq/status/1182398032110931970?s=20
Read more reactions here.
Judas the Rat!
If you're a regular Twitter or Instagram user and a fan of Nigerian hip hop, then you probably already know of the ongoing feud between Vector and M.I. Rap disses have been released by both rappers, resulting in fans taking sides and and a growing interest in Nigeria's hip hop scene.
Today, Vector released Judas The Rat, a diss track in response to M.I's Tha Viper, released about a week ago.
Out Now on Youtube! https://t.co/wcaa5ZHIzV pic.twitter.com/7aAX2iCL74
— Teslim. (@VectorThaViper) October 11, 2019
Reactions
Vector finally replies 😂
Shades MI, Ambode, and the entire Choc City boys 😂😂#ThepastorsSon #JudasTheRat#PastorSonpic.twitter.com/SRgFPPnLf9
— MR AHMED 🇳🇬 (@UncleMohamz) October 11, 2019
Not going to lie Vector had some Sick Word Plays on this Diss track & Dragged Jesse Jagz thru the mud but MI's "Viper" still takes it for me. Guess my expectations were too high but Vector should have Hit MI Harder IMO.
MI 3 : Vector 2#JudasTheRat
— Safehouse Empire👑 (@OfficialNewNig) October 11, 2019
MI's #TheViper: Luke 10:19 -
"Behold I have given you authority to tread upon the viper and any serpent; and over all your enemies; and nothing will injure you"
Vector's #JudasTheRat: Ecclesiastes 10:8 -
"He that breaketh an hedge; a Serpent shall bite him"
Me right now: pic.twitter.com/RRCsIH1aEQ
— Dilichi (@TheDilichi) October 11, 2019
MI obviously got to vector , I am a hard core vector fan but I feel he was very emotional about his clapback....
make it sound like rap not a crybaby .. most things he said about MI are facts but put out using the wrong tempo . Vector can do better than #JudasTheRat— Volqx (@volqx) October 11, 2019
Bars
https://twitter.com/ehte_/status/1182572588226269185?s=20
Jesse Jagz you're my buddy, I couldn't do this in a hurry
But the truth about your brother's been blurry
So sometime in this sermon
I'll say some uncomfortable facts
To show his fans, their GOAT is really a Rat#JudasTheRat #pastorson— Ajibola (@fizsy) October 11, 2019
Vector said MI evicted Jesse Jagz from the Choc city mansion then Jagz had to move to Ondo first, then gradually landed back in Jos 😂 pic.twitter.com/PhUhRYFG1h
— ᴄᴏꜱᴍɪQ (@TheCosmiq) October 11, 2019
When Vector said “You’re like Big Brother that’s why you evicted your own brother” 🙆🏾♂️😳 #JudasTheRat pic.twitter.com/IuTdY0Ib6V
— Gemedia (@Gemedia_) October 11, 2019
Vector killed it!
https://twitter.com/tolutezzy_/status/1182569465751494656?s=20
Vector didn’t play with words on #JudasTheRat he told a story and brought proof. He talked about his Ls and his mistakes and wasn’t subtle about it. #TheViper might be better because of the lyrical depth and false accusations laid down just to feel like the bigger person.
— ROYZ (@royzkingin) October 11, 2019
This Vector Diss was Fire bruh
— ⚡ Nwa Jesus (@ChidiZeus) October 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/Kinglamar___/status/1182583327401926657?s=20
M.I's fans don't think so
https://twitter.com/classicNedu/status/1182584514272464897?s=20
https://twitter.com/ObongRoviel/status/1182595885869490182?s=20
When MI released diss track, everybody understood easily but Vector's turn now we need new headphones, 4 figure table and Pythagoras theorem to understand the depth. Lmaoo
— YabuSaga-sama (@TheSagachristos) October 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/akaebube/status/1182590038703513601?s=20
Jesse Jag's name came up a lot, so...
https://twitter.com/Osakaromen/status/1182569017900445696?s=20
So, Jesse Jagz didnt have enough money to go to Jos, he had to branch Ondo first 😂 🤣#thepastorson #theviper #JudasTheRat pic.twitter.com/vgcA6zieqO
— JAGS (@_EtniesJags) October 11, 2019
What if Jesse jags diss Mi and chocolate city in his reply to vector ? https://t.co/4puZhp6gzN
— power line (@Streetz_Light) October 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/tolutezzy_/status/1182581857671622656?s=20
Other reactions
Ambode Preparing his Diss Track for Vector after getting Dragged by VEC #JudasTheRathttps://t.co/CcNNtwTqkB
— Safehouse Empire👑 (@OfficialNewNig) October 11, 2019
Hennessy looking at Vector's activities. pic.twitter.com/z1Ltj8u02e
— Rash The Greatest (@IamRashman) October 11, 2019
Vector Dissed M.I, called out Jesse Jags and people are saying it’s not good. If you don’t know about rap sit down. There’s no room for emotion. I love Vector’s reply, I love M.I’s reply. This is rap right here, not akamara akara rappers 💀#JudasTheRat
— DREYLO (@RealDreylo) October 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/YomYom_/status/1182567435469283330?s=20
Read more here.
How old is Regina Daniels?
On what was expected to be her 19th birthday on October 10, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels sparked controversies on social media. The actress' billionaire husband reportedly hinted that she's 22, to many people's surprise.
https://twitter.com/Degeniusmedia/status/1182192405904334848?s=20
Here's how Nigerians reacted on social media.
How old is she again?
Regina Daniels after being 16 this year, she got married and became 22. God is Good https://t.co/ClzkhQyAbm
— Safehouse Empire👑 (@OfficialNewNig) October 10, 2019
Regina Daniels is 22 years old Lol
Somebody that was 16 yesterday
— Dehkunle Of Africa 🐐 (@Dehkunle) October 10, 2019
How Regina Daniels catapulted herself from 16 to 22 pic.twitter.com/rE6w0fxe0p
— Ichie Na North (@Emmy_Wise10) October 10, 2019
https://twitter.com/famous_Pablo_/status/1182259486003798018?s=20
Other reactions
I was older than Regina Daniels last year when she was 16. Now she's older than me, this life eh😣 not fair at all
— _chidi💦 (@chidisteph_) October 10, 2019
Why are you all mad about Regina Daniels's age? she was 18 or 19 and today she's celebrating her 22nd birthday, what's the big deal?
Meanwhile some of you have been 23 years for the past 10 years and nobody is dragging you like gen.
— Edo-Wizard 👺 (@davidoghe) October 10, 2019
It took Regina Daniels to get married before we eventuarry found out that she had been pulling an Age prank on us🤔
— ZFANCY (@zfancytv) October 10, 2019
Regina Daniels use her age do loom pic.twitter.com/uAC1SNEBKk
— DIMZ 👑🦁 (@Obadimz) October 10, 2019
Read more reactions here.
