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Mixed Reactions as Davido loses another friend
There has been a surge of reactions as Award winning Nigeria artist, David Adeleke also known as Davido lost another close friend identified as Tommy.
The Afrobeats star, who is devastated by this terrible situation, shared a video on his Instagram account showing him wishing his late friend Tommy a happy birthday in the past.
The singer included a heartbreak emoji in the post and wrote, “Tommy why?”
Tommy’s death has stirred reactions as he had shared some posts via his Instastory hours ago.
As of the time of this report, there are no official statements on the cause of Tommy’s death.
However, a lot of people have questioned Davido for constantly documenting the passing of his friends.
Remember how the crooner mourned some old friends which generated controversies for him in the past.
Here are Davido’s friends who have died over the space of 5 years:
- DJ Olu
Olugbenga Abiodun better known as DJ Olu was a DJ in DMW crew until his death in 2017.
He was found dead alongside another Davido’s friend, Chime Amaechi in a BMW car parked at a garage on Banana Island, Lagos
- Chime Amaechi
He is another of Davido’s close friends, and he went to the afterlife with DJ Olu.
They both passed away on the same day, their mouths and noses bleeding.
According to police sources, both of them might have died as a result of excessive intake of hard drug substances.
- Tagbo Umeike
Tagbugbo Umeike lost his life in 2017, and was laid to rest in his hometown in Nnewi, Anambra state.
Tagbo‘s death caused a whole lots of controversies and drama for Davido.
Reports had it that Tagbo died after taking 10 Tequila shots on his brithday.
Also, An autopsy carried out on the deceased revealed that he had died of excessive alcohol consumption
In May 2021, former Davido’s aide Aloma who was present the day Tagbo died revealed that he was offer N100M to indict Davido over his friend’s death.
- Ahmed (King Jhaffi)
In 2020, the DMW camp recorded the death of King Jhaffi.
King Jhaffi who is also known as Ahmed is a member of Davido’s crew who reportedly died after a brief illness.
Davido announced Ahmed’s death with tears in his eyes.
Even though the cause of his death cannot be ascertained, it is visible to the blind that this is a painful loss for OBO.
- Tijani Olamilekan Ogbeide
Davido‘s personal bodyguard Ogbeide Tijani Olamilekan also known as TeejayDMW reportedly passed away on Tuesday 8, December 2020.
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Tijani’s death comes within a short space after king Jhaffi’s death.
Although the cause of death still unknown but it is largely speculated that Davido’s bodyguard died of complications from a longtime battle with Diabetes.
6 Habeeb Uthman (Obama DMW)
Obama DMW died on Tuesday, June 29, after he reportedly drove himself to a Lagos hospital to complain of breathing difficulty.
Obama DMW whose real name is Habeeb Uthman, until his death, was a leading Nigerian entertainment executive and artiste manager.
He was highly affiliated with the Davido Music Worldwide family and 30 Billion Gang.
According to sources, he died of suspected respiratory failure.
See some reactions:
@Daddy PJ stated: “This is gradually becoming something of great concern
“I’m a Davido fan ANYDAY, however too many deaths around him should be seriously investigated. All those deaths can’t just be a coincidence.
” Well maybe it is 🤷🤷.”
@Sheggz Olu said: “Why is Davido loosing all his friends to death💔
Omo this thing is because something else ooooooooo,this is the 6th friend he is losing.
No nau💔💔😤.”
@LadyOfairy said: “This death is becoming too much… God strength him.”
@troll said: “Lord,this is too much
Davido needs to start looking for spiritual solutions oo.”
Eloswag, a former contestant on Big Brother Naija Season 7, has broken his silence following the release of his private video online.
The reality star reportedly uploaded a clip featuring himself and an unidentified woman on his Snapchat account at approximately 3 a.m. on Sunday.
Though Eloswag swiftly deleted the video, it had already caught the attention of the internet.
The explicit content quickly gained traction after being reposted by the controversial gossip blog, Gistlover, sparking widespread conversations across social media platforms.
In response to the incident, Eloswag took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration and consider possible legal action.
In a now-deleted post, he wrote, “I mistakenly posted a video on my Snapchat by 3am and deleted it immediately, guess who has the video? GISTLOVER? How? Please, can I sue? Because it doesn’t make sense.”
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The reality star’s reaction highlights the challenges celebrities face when intimate content finds its way online.
While some supporters have shown empathy, others have engaged in heated debates about the responsibility of public figures in handling their digital content.
Eloswag’s predicament places him alongside other Nigerian celebrities who have dealt with similar scandals, such as Moyo Lawal, Tiwa Savage, Oxlade, and James Brown, whose private videos have previously surfaced online.
Legal experts have weighed in on Eloswag’s potential case, noting that while pursuing legal action against individuals or platforms that share such content can be complex, it is not impossible.
The development has reignited discussions on digital privacy and the ethical responsibilities of content-sharing platforms.
As Eloswag’s fans and critics await further updates, the incident underscores the precarious nature of online privacy and the far-reaching consequences of a single momentary lapse.
Nigeria’s Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina has claimed the No. 2 spot on the Miss Universe Pre-Arrival Hot Picks, solidifying her position as a top contender in the upcoming November 16, 2024, pageant.
As excitement builds for Miss Universe 2024, Adetshina’s ranking has sparked national pride and optimism in Nigeria, with many hopeful she could secure the title.
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Adetshina arrived in Mexico last month to prepare for the competition and has since captured widespread attention.
However, her path to Miss Universe has been marked by challenges.
Initially competing as Miss Taraba in Miss Universe Nigeria, she withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant following online backlash regarding her nationality and accusations of fraud by the South African Home Office.
This setback, however, did not deter her ambitions.
Her current standing as a top pick underscores her growing international recognition and support, positioning her as a formidable contender ahead of the competition.
Many have taken to social media to voice their support, with some declaring her Nigeria’s best chance yet to secure the Miss Universe crown.
Nigerians have been ranked among the top social media users globally, with 2024 data positioning the country fifth in the world for average daily time spent online.
According to figures from Cable.co.uk and We Are Social, shared by World of Statistics on X, Nigerians spend an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes per day on social media.
Leading the global list is Kenya, where users spend the most time on social media at 3 hours and 43 minutes daily. South Africa follows closely with 3 hours and 37 minutes, Brazil with 3 hours and 34 minutes, and the Philippines at 3 hours and 33 minutes.
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With an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes, Nigeria ranks just behind these top four countries in social media engagement.
Other nations with notable social media usage include Colombia at 3 hours and 22 minutes, Chile and Indonesia both at 3 hours and 11 minutes. Completing the top ten are Saudi Arabia and Argentina, with daily averages of 3 hours and 10 minutes and 3 hours and 8 minutes, respectively.
By comparison, some countries report lower social media usage. Ghana averages 2 hours and 43 minutes, Egypt 2 hours and 41 minutes, and Thailand 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Among European countries, social media engagement is generally lower, with Portugal averaging 2 hours and 23 minutes, Romania 2 hours and 20 minutes, and Italy 2 hours and 17 minutes, highlighting significant regional variations in social media usage.
Full list:
Kenya – 03:43
South Africa – 03:37
Brazil – 03:34
Philippines – 03:33
Nigeria – 03:23
Colombia – 03:22
Chile – 03:11
Indonesia – 03:11
Saudi Arabia – 03:10
Argentina – 03:08
Mexico – 03:04
Malaysia – 02:48
Ghana – 02:43
Egypt – 02:41
Thailand – 02:30
Bulgaria – 02:26
Vietnam – 02:23
Portugal – 02:23
Romania – 02:20
Italy – 02:17
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