Tuesday this week was Christmas day, making this entire week all about joy, kindness and unlimited enjoyment. There were a couple of major concerts in Lagos as it is the norm and every fun place was packed full.
On Christmas day, Techpoint released a video to wish all our friends and readers a happy holiday. Watch it below.
They say we can't sing, but we did it anyway. Because we are happy.
Yeah, we are happy; the holidays are here again. #MerryChristmas and a happy New Year from Techpoint. pic.twitter.com/mmLnPnyUxm
— Techpoint Africa (@TechpointAfrica) December 25, 2018
Fun fact about the video, we practised for three weeks and we’re glad it turned out okay. Turns out the Nigerian President Buhari and Vice President Osinbajo came through too but I doubt they had much practice;
@sweetfm1071 #Buhari sings Christmas song alongside #Osinbajo and #Oshiomole
https://t.co/c5XEwGdMWZ— ClimateJustice (@BADAOLUWAFEMI) December 26, 2018
Other brands
A joyous Merry Christmas wish to you from us. ❤️🎅🌲 #MerryChristmas pic.twitter.com/yxkvGx6wVM
— Jobberman Nigeria (@Jobbermandotcom) December 25, 2018
A time to rejoice, a time to celebrate, a time to give and show love. Merry Christmas to you and your household. #YelloChristmas #MerryChristmas pic.twitter.com/7JHLG6seEu
— MTN Nigeria (@MTNNG) December 25, 2018
https://twitter.com/RockSpaceNG/status/1077508938411790337
Merry Christmas and warm wishes for the New year!#Minimie#TasteTheFun #MerryChristmas pic.twitter.com/nOIDEARoJP
— Minimie Nigeria (@MinimieNigeria) December 24, 2018
And individuals
https://twitter.com/josephinemunis/status/1077676043220250626
https://twitter.com/Joyce60110672/status/1077647422535413760
My Queen and I wish you a Merry Christmas 🎄#MrAndMrsOluwarufus#MrAndMrsOyemade
P.S
We are available for modelling gigs in 2018 😜📸 @kapturenigeria pic.twitter.com/mWrBd4Ihxl
— Rufus Oyemade (@Oluwarufus) December 25, 2018
Merry Christmas to you and yours. I pray this season brings you peace, love, joy and happiness. Stay blessed y’all 🙏🎄.
•#merrychristmas #christmas #xmas #igbo #naija #nigeria #arsenal #london #blessed pic.twitter.com/5cBbsXRJ9X— Dr. Kelechi Anyikude (@KelechiAFC) December 25, 2018
Other reactions
To our gallant Troops who are steadily holding it down in the volatile NE region of Nigeria so we all can enjoy your Xmas peacefully in our homes, we say Thank You & #MerryChristmas ….& to the ones who gave their lives for the cause, may God comfort their families .. 🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/xx0faFmHjT
— SirLAMPS (@Super_Spotter) December 25, 2018
This Christmas is the dullest i have experienced in Nigeria. Abi something has changed in our constitution that am not aware of ni?
— 𝖂𝖔𝖑𝖋 𝕺𝖋 𝕶𝖜á𝖗à (@WolfOfKwara) December 25, 2018
Merry Christmas 🎄
Do you have any complaints about your contact with any police officer in Nigeria?
Call 08057000001-2 or SMS/WhatsApp 08057000003. @PoliceNG_PCRRU is available 24/7, Our quick response will put a smile on your face#BailisFree #NoToImpunity #PoliceAccountability pic.twitter.com/e0BhVv0Acm— Abayomi Shogunle, 𝘧𝘴𝘪 (@YomiShogunle) December 25, 2018
https://twitter.com/ObongRoviel/status/1077345347461177345
Read on for other trending topics on social media this week.
Burna Boy Live
Burna Boy’s Lagos concert tagged Burna Live held on Wednesday, December 26. His fans had anticipated the show as soon as the ace musician announced the the date and venue of the concert earlier in November.
His fans showed up en masse to watch him and other musicians perform their favourite songs. If you missed it, read this thread of the show’s highlights.
Okay I made #BurnaLive videos cos I love all of you. It will be a thread. @Rouvafe requested so don’t say nobody sent me. pic.twitter.com/S6kKhrvEGn
— tmpl. (@rsvptemple) December 27, 2018
Here are a few reactions to everything that went down at the concert.
7 PM became 2 AM
Don't matter how much I love the music, when you say 7pm and you don't show till 2am the next morning, it kills the vibe and is just plain disrespectful. #BurnaLive
— Iretiola Doyle (@IretiolaDoyle) December 27, 2018
It’s 2am, nobody is performing, Mc’s have gone backstage, we’re here looking at ourselves. Damini Ogulu you did not try at all. #BURNALIVE
— Modupe (@modupsss) December 27, 2018
The organizers of this #burnaboylive should be ashamed of themselves. So much money for a ticket and hundreds of people cannot enter. It’s 1:19am. 🤦🏽♂️
— Big Wolf 🐺 (@SheunAdeola) December 27, 2018
Me I’m going home 😭😭😭#BurnaBoyLive
— Nanya (@funanyachukwu) December 27, 2018
When if did begin…
Burna Boy’s Entrance. Heaven’s Gate.#BURNALIVE #ShineOn pic.twitter.com/HzcClN0HcG
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) December 27, 2018
No crew does it better than DMW. They had one of the best performance at the #BurnaLive concert pic.twitter.com/06bKcqC99l
— Baba Ibeji (@Marapolsa) December 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/Iam_Abdulaxis/status/1078196286023782400
Burna boy’s concert yesterday was the highlight of my December. Thank you @Sleekjamzrecord #burnaboylive pic.twitter.com/1mYkmtkIad
— Sweet Indulgence by Bakhita (Cakes in Lagos) (@Miss_bakhita) December 27, 2018
Show started by 2 am…but it was worth it. @burnaboy you be MAN! #BurnaDay #burnaboylive
— Jay (@nickiloba) December 27, 2018
Apparently…
If anyone with regular/acceptance tag is putting up videos like they are enjoying. It is a lie. We are suffering here o.
This concert is really for VIP/VVIP people. #BURNALIVE— Sisi Kola (@maeyojoie) December 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/Osastheking/status/1078070355661647874
https://twitter.com/Seyitannn/status/1078036300693942272
Drama at the venue
https://twitter.com/MissingDeity/status/1078075132101492736
https://twitter.com/Rouvafe/status/1078205053809426433
Other reactions
Kemi olunloyo is on Burna boy’s case.
She knows why he has not come out to perform #BurnaLive pic.twitter.com/7gmsDUWWGn
— Makinde Fagbemi (@Mastarcard) December 27, 2018
Davido: if you see the way people dey vex say you never even show your face for your own concert
Burna: Me?? I get show today??#BurnaLive pic.twitter.com/0yLH6cVX3O
— Gustavo (@demoladrey) December 27, 2018
Some people will be viewing #BurnaLive through their twitter like us… But dey will be twitting as if dey are there
We are watching you through HD camera o #burnaboylive pic.twitter.com/hfZNzPygN9— Omo Iya Onibata (@just_me_yinka) December 26, 2018
Read more reactions here.
Davido Live in Concert
Still on Christmas enjoyment, Davido held his much anticipated concert in partnership with Infinix yesterday, at Eko Atlantic City. The concert featured many A-list artistes and some drama in between.
Fun fact;
Davido only had 12 days to sell out 15,000 tickets for his City of Davido concert at Eko Atlantic, and he has reportedly done so. He printed 15,000 tickets. The venue can be structured to contain 10,000 fans or as much as 40,000 as the Artist pleases. #InfinixDavidoLiveInConcert pic.twitter.com/BRxGBWv52E
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) December 27, 2018
Highlights of the concert
Davido',s stage entrance at #InfinixDavidoLiveInConcert. I didn't see this coming.pic.twitter.com/Dfks3W9gi4
— Isima (@IsimaOdeh) December 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/Rouvafe/status/1078431695873953801
#InfinixDavidoLiveInConcert
Burna on stage! Another great performance tonight!! #InfinixDavidoLiveInConcert pic.twitter.com/AuIjAJkVrH— Tunde Kay👑 (@tundekay_) December 28, 2018
These happened
https://twitter.com/ani_nomso/status/1078453975618342912
https://twitter.com/omojo__/status/1078458166734671872
https://twitter.com/OsasCruz/status/1078449005686910978
https://twitter.com/ChukwuJane7/status/1078567612416704512
https://twitter.com/Omoisssy/status/1078486524331741185
The concert didn’t meet some people’s expectations
https://twitter.com/1of1Cole/status/1078489789370904576
https://twitter.com/ani_nomso/status/1078421721781284864
https://twitter.com/Omoakinwamide/status/1078452263776149505
This concert was too hyped. Nothing is happening here. Can they do better #infinixdavidoliveinconcert
— TRIPLE-E INTERIORS & DESIGNZ 🕊 (@Enomfon12) December 28, 2018
Zlatan Ibile, Naira Marley and Lil Kesh to the rescue!
https://twitter.com/ani_nomso/status/1078464547139272705
https://twitter.com/Arifizzynaani/status/1078462986547798016
https://twitter.com/jaj_genius/status/1078475299845754880
Security issues at the concert
https://twitter.com/hrh_karimah/status/1078502067935813634
the entrance isn't organised.. the pushing was crazy plus theft…most people won't be tweeting tonight, alot of phones stolen…if you can survive the entrance…A big Congratulations to you…I am a Survivor💪 #InfinixDavidoLiveInConcert
— Chef Ayeesha (@velvety_red_) December 27, 2018
I've released 20 liters of sweat at this gate. And the security is actually beating people…. I love you @iam_Davido but the security needs to stop tasing us. #InfinixDavidoLiveInConcert
— mooncake (@thekarimahh) December 27, 2018
Davido vs Wizkid bants, as usual
https://twitter.com/Zino_cockie/status/1078426857199030272
The sane Way Ronaldo will always be under Messi's shadow.
The same way davido will always be under wizkid's shadow.Sad but true
My opinion 🙄#wizkiddiditfirst #InfinixDavidoLiveInConcert
— Your Fragrance plug ✨ (@Itschristy___) December 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/14_28_/status/1078531525929508864
They should end this Davido motor park carnival already so we can give Wizkid’s #MadeInLagos concert of the year award #wizkiddiditfirst #wizkiddiditbetter #InfinixDavidoLiveInConcert pic.twitter.com/HA3itRsei6
— Jesus Loves You (@Thyzeek) December 28, 2018
Other reactions
🤣😂🤣😂 Davido looking like real life turtle ninja 🐢 🐸 #InfinixDavidoLiveInConcert #Wizkiddiditfirst pic.twitter.com/0UZ3LfJldU
— Jesus Loves You (@Thyzeek) December 28, 2018
After they all worked tirelessly to settle beef in this industry this year. Only for them to shade wizkid and slap Kizz Daniel's manager… Bad blood already in 2019 #InfinixDavidoLiveInConcert #MadeinLagos
— LABI | 💎 (@Labi_Knows_Best) December 28, 2018
Abeg make Una leave am for DJ Ecool… Na boss Abeg 🙌🙌#InfinixDavidoLiveInConcert pic.twitter.com/UC1FIkMXTe
— kalee◾️ (@de_mikale) December 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/Ben_idiata/status/1078486721749270529
Read more reactions here.
Wizkid did it first
While Davido’s concert was underway and trending on Twitter, Wizkid’s fans decided to trend #WizkidDidItFirst, highlighting all of their idol’s ground breaking feats.
Some impressive
Wizkid
First African to sell out 20,000 capacity O2 Arena, Skyway Theatre, Dubai City Festival Arena, Barclays Center.
First African MALE Act to sell out Royal Albert Hall.
1st African Act to model for D&G.
World's first Artist to have a soccer jersey line.#wizkiddiditfirst pic.twitter.com/d8sxFwsOOE
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) December 27, 2018
Let me burst you people brain, Wizkid is the first african artist that has his second album still on top ten album on iTunes since it’s released date 17th September 2014 till date. AYO💥 #wizkiddiditfirst
— Mayor (@mayor_HQ) December 27, 2018
@wizkidayo is the 1st african artist to call out an Intl award show 4 disrespecting African by giving dem award backstage👏👏👏#wizkiddiditfirst
— Edun jr (@xoxoflash) December 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/Sakpo007/status/1078324059002363904
Others, just interesting
https://twitter.com/lanremoet/status/1078344275912474624
https://twitter.com/zhakariyha/status/1078358895654039552
https://twitter.com/shyguy_001/status/1078331171896000512
Wizkid is the first artiste to name another artiste after an emoji!!😭😂😂🐸#wizkiddiditfirst
— Kofoworola💕 (@kofo_candy) December 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/innocent_BG/status/1078338855344975872
Other reactions
The most remarkable thing about this #Wizkiddiditfirst hashtag is, you can tell he didn’t pay influencers to trend.
It’s purely the handwork of his fans. Wizkid FC y’all deserve a truckload of accolades, you’re the greatest fanbase in the world.
— 🤴🏾Ibadan Lord 🇳🇬 (@degosTee) December 27, 2018
Wizkid will be somewhere right now shedding tears of joy, I swear this love is too much, even as I’m typing right now, I’m feeling so emotional, the love people have for him is so pure and natural💘🔋 @wizkidayo continue being you, we are your family for life❣️ #wizkiddiditfirst
— Mayor (@mayor_HQ) December 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/DaddyTheBoy/status/1078364495267942401
https://twitter.com/bashir_zaynab1/status/1078345326753402880
Read more Wizkid firsts here.
Phyno’s 2018
While #WizkidDidItFirst and #InfinixDavidoLiveInConcert were trending, popular Nigerian rapper Phyno was also trending on Twitter. Not because he was headlining a show but because of Nigerian music critic Joey Akan’s tweet;
Phyno had a very disappointing year. He's no longer a part of any conversation.
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) December 27, 2018
Phyno’s reply;
Imagine this tribal fool!!! Mind ur biz b4 i change am for u. EWU https://t.co/owuhtyyNdc
— EZEGE 1 (@phynofino) December 27, 2018
Reactions;
Facts!
Compared to the past 4 years was Phyno musically relevant this year?
Una no like to hear truth for this country.
— Plugboy of Africa (@Evihofficial) December 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/Frank_LeanVI/status/1078422342429229056
Yes, in the east, phyno is not just a musician— he's a movement all by himself.
But… there's no denying the fact that in the 2018 music scene, he didn't have the best of years. Not even one rave-of-the-moment song
Period
— Inside Sources (@InsideSources01) December 27, 2018
Just like the rest of you, Phyno does not like the truth cos it is bitter.
— Adeolu, DhP (@Atis_TM) December 28, 2018
Not true
https://twitter.com/EnekemGreg/status/1078334999550705664
https://twitter.com/Baddman20/status/1078390143797678080
https://twitter.com/franyjacobs/status/1078365010223685633
I'm not Ibo and I don't understand the language but I prefer Phyno to any other artiste in Nigeria. His calm voice coupled with his beautiful mix of Ibo with English is everything. What conversation is he not in? Because he didn't ask people to steal panties abi? Mtcheeeew…
— The Dean of Science (@de_doyin) December 27, 2018
Lagos is not his target market
Lagos …. Phyno … doesn’t … need … you! 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/2LbKaLtfoq
— Daniel Emeka (@realdanielemeka) December 27, 2018
Is Lagos Phyno’s market? His hits around here are usually the ones with Olamide. It’s okay to not be his audience (because he raps in his dialect) but saying he had a disappointing year is a lie.
— A. Onafuye (@FunkeOnafuye) December 27, 2018
Do you think that if Phyno decides to hold a concert at Eko hotel igbo boys from Alaba will be looking for free tickets so that they can tweet “ 10,000 people came out to see Phyno ?
In the east, we don’t use event venues, we sell out stadiums.— Noble Igwe (@Nobsdaslushhkid) December 27, 2018
No Joey, Nigerian music industry doesn’t start and end in Lagos! Besides Soco, Amaka and probably Assurance, there was no bigger song than Phyno’s Fuwa Sewa in the East! https://t.co/ZpSuBnqAE7
— C H I N E D U (@OG_Ciki) December 27, 2018
Phyno did well this year. Has it been his best year? (2014 & 2016 were crazy) Not quite. But if you look beyond Lagos, you’d see he’s had a pretty good year.
— Ovie (@OvieO) December 27, 2018
Other reactions
Phyno had a great year in the South-East. He also had a Europe & US tour. But the thing is Phyno won Song of the Year in 2016 and sold out stadiums in 2015, 2016, 2017 as Sole Headliners. So he has set very high standards. He isn't having a bad year, but this isn't his best year.
— Isima (@IsimaOdeh) December 27, 2018
Joey stated his opinion on Phyno's music in 2018.
He doesn't believe that Phyno did enough.
Instead of people to counter him with stuff relating to music, they're telling him that Phyno bought a Rolls Royce.
Stans are so shallow.
— B!G X ☔️ (@ExcelJoab) December 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/Passworded_/status/1078353517792907265
But how do you people even Make this Phyno issue about Tribe?
You guys have Turned it to Yoruba Vs Igbo issue..
.
The Tweet wasn't even from a Yoruba guy..
.
.
Nigeria is like a Marriage where the husband and Wife really wants to divorce but are just Managing.😭— The Kingmaker 🦥 (@SmithVinci) December 27, 2018
These…
Small bant about Phyno having a bad year, and Igbo people wants their own country 😂 pic.twitter.com/YFTtlDMMmq
— Chemical Boy 👌 (@chemicalboyy) December 27, 2018
A Nigerian: Wizkid is rude.
Hausa, Igbo & Yoruba: Drags Wizzy all day.A Nigerian: Davido is overrated.
Hausa, Igbo & Yoruba: Drags OBO all day.A Nigerian: Olamide is canceled.
Twitter NG: Yes, hes a bad artist.Joey: PHYNO HAD A DISSAPOINTING YEAR.
Igbos: We want REFERENDUM!— Temitope Ayanbisi (@AyanbisiAT) December 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/Jekeli_/status/1078355891722817541
https://twitter.com/henrystev27/status/1078416824629411843
Read more reactions here.
