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People really watch Nigerian films like this? Impressive. For those who have, what’s the difference between consuming one in the cinema as opposed to doing the same at home?

Cofficial:
The box office has a new billionaire! Toyin Abraham’s 'Oversabi Aunty' has officially shattered the ₦1 Billion mark, solidifying its place as the 4th highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time!

This isn't just a win; it’s a revolution. It officially becomes the FIRST-EVER directorial debut in the history of the industry to join the elite Billion Naira Club.

Toyin Abraham just didn't just break the box office; she shattered a historic glass ceiling that no first-time director in Nollywood has ever touched.

Ademola, what a way to start the day.

Preciousgirl:
I visited a male friend and he kissed my neck. I regret it now. Have I cheated? I wanna confess to my husband. Good idea?

Their minds are made up. They don’t come to learn. They come to cement their opinion that whatever is the trend is a waste of time. I’m not going to read this thread. Whoever chooses to will see the conclusion. I have viewed tens of threads in this forum which ended the same way.

Mosco100:
The fact that they don't understand doesn't make them “unserious individuals ”; you don't have to be rude while communicating.

That is the way the modern world is geared these days. Nobody has time to sit in offices. The Coronavirus lockdown made companies realize they could save money from having workers work from home.

Siberia01:
Lol remote tech
That's what everybody is doing
It's about surviving not advancement

Once I saw op’s alternate account names, I decided to avoid any of his posts. Social media and the internet as a whole was built for unserious human beings to keep being useless. Don’t swim in the mud with swine.

Wait on the sidelines and watch everyone take mouthwatering job roles. Don’t adapt to times. Keep waiting for opportunities to fall on your lap.

I will always preach it, this forum is full of unserious individuals. You can tell by what they type.

Siberia01:
Everyday i see different advices on twitter encouraging everybody to go learn a tech skill
We graduate about 500,000 young Nigerians every year, imagine all of them going into coding, UI/UX, data analysis etc.. which country will absorb all of them, because definitely no company in Nigeria will absorb 2% of that?

We seriously need jobs in this country
We can't continue adapting .

Is it the fault of the government or the citizens are not learning skills?

I don't see the problem here. You’re complaining that single women don't like you, however those in relationships do. If you couldn't attract any, I would help. For now, you're doing good.

Kanufootsoldier:
Most Women I approach do reject me I can tell you that 30 years of my life I have only bedded 3 women,not like I am counting but I am just telling you my reality,I think I am average In looks and I am not doing bad financially.no matter how hard I have tried women reject me I try being a bad boy It doesn't work I try being a good boy it still doesn't work, I feel.

Maybe I have a poor personality naturally that is not attractive because from childhood I have being abused and talked down on by both my parents and guardians and it took a toll on my self esteem and confidence even till date.i still struggle with insecurities.

However this is where it gets tricky, most of my friends girlfriend and wives do make advances on me but I avoid them even though it can be very tempting, I don't like betraying my friends even though some of them have betrayed me in the past with women but my conscience wouldnt allow me do such.

Currently a yoruba friend of mine who happens to be a nice friend to me is dating an igbo girl, since this girl knew I am igbo she doesn't let me rest, she will always speak igbo to me and flirt, to avoid trouble I always reply her with English, so my friend will not think I am secretly doing something with her, she doesn't hide it, and she is not the only one, she will view my WhatsApp status anytime I post and comment on them and like the posts, call me bad boy when I post big freaky pix.

I begin to wonder why normal single ladies do not make advances on me like that but ladies in relationships and marriages, lately I am having bad reconsiderations maybe I should start having affairs with these my friends babes because konji is killing me..

His type is the reason why Nwaamaikpe stopped updating his diary. Na them plenty pass for Nairaland. When they can’t find anything to steal, they throw insults at the highest liked comments.

oz4real83:
You just copied everything posted on Facebook by "Edo baba" verbatim without even acknowledging the person, this is equivalent to intellectual theft

Google exists.

Gerrard59:
So what do you recommend as grooming tips for the average Nigerian man? Let's remember that the groom here is from a well-to-do family.

The usual tale of corruption. Nothing new here.

Olofofo247ng:
In 2005, P.M. News reported that President Olusegun Obasanjo’s wife, Stella, was linked to the acquisition of over ₦1 billion worth of government houses through family fronts.

According to P.M. News:

▶️ The scandal broke after an anonymous document detailing how the houses were sold got to President Obasanjo. The document alleged that due process was ignored and that the exercise was dominated by politically exposed persons, including presidential aides, former generals, governors and ministers.

▶️ Among those listed were Stella’s siblings and relatives:

▶️ Henry Abebe, who allegedly bought a house at 23 Milverton Road, Ikoyi for ₦158.4 million ▶️ Dr. Yemisi Abebe, who got a property at 12 Ikoya Avenue, Ikoyi for ₦80.4 million ▶️ Dr. John Abebe, Stella’s brother-in-law and personal assistant, who acquired 1B Iru Close for ₦64.8 million ▶️ Mrs. Franca Abebe, who paid ₦57.6 million for a house at 7B Maroko Close.

▶️ President Obasanjo cancelled the entire sale. In a strongly worded letter to the Housing Minister, Mrs. Mobolaji Osomo, he said he was “personally embarrassed” that members of his wife’s family appeared on the list. He ordered an immediate cancellation of the exercise, a refund of all payments, and a fresh public sale.

▶️ P.M. News also reported that Vice President Atiku Abubakar was offered the official Vice President’s residence in Ikoyi but declined it.

▶️ The sale was part of a broader policy based on the recommendations of a federal panel led by Brigadier Oluwole Rotimi (rtd.), which had advised the government to dispose of federal properties in Lagos.

▶️ Affected properties included 1004 Flats, Eric Moore Towers, Bar Beach Towers, LEGICO Quarters, Alagbon Towers, Awolowo Road Towers, and others in Ikoyi and Victoria Island.

▶️ When the first phase of sales began in 2004, it was immediately criticised. Tenants protested, civil servants complained, and court cases followed. Despite assurances that occupants would get first choice consideration, many said the houses were sold off cheaply to politically connected buyers.

▶️ One deal cited was the sale of Eric Moore Towers to Dock Management Nigeria Ltd, owned by PDP chieftain Moshood Salvador, for ₦570 million

Mscheew. We’re in 2026. Nairaland pikin don drag us back to 2020. Good to see Sango Ota just entered 2020. The world will return to normal in about six to seven months. The lockdown won’t last forever. Coronavirus will be seen as an infection anyone can catch and be healed from.

PresidentMUGABE:
The primary objective of why Ozo went into BBN house was to emerge as the winner of the reality show.

An instant shift occurred in Ozo's priority when he first set his eyes on Nengi. He chased after her relentlessly and got snubbed by the biracial babe. She wouldn't even let him rock her during their Friday night parties.

The harder Ozo tried to win Nengi's affections, the more rejections he received from her. When he was evicted from the house, he tried to kiss and got rejected by her.

Years later, the Nengi that Ozo was simping over had a baby out of wedlock. A man saw her better suited as his baby mama than his wife.

Ozo and Nengi's story should serve as a cautionary tale to men who love to chase women all over town. A one-time rejection from a woman is enough proof that she isn't interested in you. Walk away from her and seek more fruitful options.

Trying to convince a woman to accept your advances means that you have put her on a pedestal. You can't put a woman on a pedestal without compromising your masculinity.

No obirin is special. She farts loudly and poos like every human. Why should you act like your life is in her hands?

If she doesn't want to wife with , another man will babymama her.

A shooting a day makes the US great. Ask Kobojunkie who’s afraid to step out of his house because gunshots in Chicago are as common as door knocks.

All these 4chan weirdos take advantage of their pale skin in Africa. They see our women as animals they can use for fleshly pleasure. If he tries the same in his homeland, prison straight.

Pointless news to me.

See them. Under 17 lovers.

Bizmind95:
This girl use to fine well well back then. But now, she don wowo finish. Her mom is even looking better than her now sef

Poor people spend all their time wishing for good fortune. They never take the time to actualize the work needed.

Freshandfitpod:
Why will the rich keep marrying themselves, don't they want us to have access to government purse, just imagine I replace that guy now, money for don enter my account.

They can bring him back. Easy work. Send Seal Team 6 to kidnap and relocate his ass to face justice. Military heads love such. It makes their budget easy to defend.

The wealthy require more slaves. Poor man go born ten or twenty children wey go continue him legacy of trolling online or driving the rich from point A to B for a living.

Sonnobax15:

Congratulations to them.

Na like this generational wealth go just dey transfer from one generation to the other cuz the affluent knows how these things work..

Poor man pikin go manage get small money,buy cheap data , only for the werey to come online to come dey defend politicians wey no regards am

Naija men don’t like taking care of themselves. This man used to be the heartthrob of every Gen X and Boomer female. See him today looking average due to lack of thorough grooming.

The daughter has a strong face. It happens with females who have handsome fathers. Masculine features don’t go well on women. Abeg, another pastor wedding. I can imagine how boring the union becomes because the man focuses more on God (and knacking his sheep) than learning ways to pleasure his wife. I don’t envy any of the parties.

The man doesn’t look healthy. He should use the rumour to better his health.

I hope the health battle was not malaria. Some of these yeyebrities can exaggerate the smallest of issues.

I have to start running frequently. Press-ups and the like are not enough to control my blood sugar levels. I love food too much to fast, meanwhile low carb varieties of Nigerian meals are non-existent. If anyone wants to start a healthy lifestyle, you are already late. You should’ve started since JSS 3.

alphonsoolajide:
Award-winning Afrobeats singer Simi has opened up about the health and personal struggles she faced while working on her latest single, Where You Dey, featuring fellow singer Chike.

The singer revealed that although she had planned to release the song in 2025, health challenges forced her to delay the project, leaving her physically weak and emotionally drained during the creative process. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Sharing her experience via X (formerly Twitter), Simi explained that she was initially excited about the song after teasing it with a snippet but struggled to complete it on schedule due to illness.

“I really, really, really wanted to drop this song last year. When I first put out the snippet, I was so excited — but it was hard to finish it on time because everything was a blur,” she wrote.

According to the singer, she battled sickness, fatigue and nausea while recording the song, including during the filming of the snippet video.

“I was sick and weak and nauseous and tired and my body just wouldn’t do what I wanted it to. Even in the snippet video, I wasn’t feeling great. I was just trying my best,” she added.

Simi also praised Chike for his dedication and professionalism, saying his contribution to the song exceeded her expectations.

“I adore Chike’s voice and I knew it was him that had to be on the song with me. When I asked him to give me a verse, he was so ready to go. As soon as he came back into town, he came over to my studio the next day. I’ve got a lot of respect for him,” she said.

She disclosed that Chike was unaware of her health condition at the time, adding that watching the studio footage later surprised her.
Struggles With Mixing and Mastering

Beyond recording, Simi revealed she also struggled with the technical side of the song, particularly mixing and mastering. Despite disliking the process, she eventually decided to master the track herself.

“When the song was done, I struggled to mix it. Even so, I decided to master it myself. I hate mastering, so I don’t know what I was thinking,” she wrote.

The singer admitted she was disappointed about missing her planned release timeline and not being able to promote the song as much as she wanted due to low energy.

“Everyone had fallen in love with the song and was asking me to put it out. I didn’t have the energy to make content. Given how much I love this song, I’m a little bummed I couldn’t give it the energy it deserves,” she said.

Despite the challenges, Simi urged fans to embrace the song with understanding, describing it as a project created with “a lot of love and resilience.”

She also used the moment to respond to critics who claim marriage slowed down her career, stating that Where You Dey is proof of her continued passion for music and her craft.

Good news. Not shocking. SAT has been a thing for a century. At this point, any kid should be able to practice it on their phones instead of using a web based AI assistant.

Onetechnews:
Google’s recent push into education feels intentional, and this step shows they’re not just experimenting anymore, they’re committing. By putting Gemini in a completely different position, Google is making test prep more accessible than ever. Any student who wants to write the SAT can now simply prompt Gemini with something like “I want to take a practice SAT test,” and instantly get access to free practice questions.

That alone is powerful.

Instead of searching endlessly for paid prep platforms, outdated PDFs, or random question banks, students now have a conversational, AI-powered tutor that can walk them through SAT-style questions in real time. This lowers the barrier for students who may not be able to afford expensive prep courses, leveling the playing field in a meaningful way.

According to Google, they’ve partnered with companies responsible for SAT-related content to vet the questions. This is important. It means the practice questions aren’t just AI-generated guesses, they’re closely aligned with actual SAT standards and structure. That credibility matters, especially for an exam as competitive and high-stakes as the SAT.

What makes this even more interesting is the flexibility Gemini offers. Students can practice at their own pace, focus on weak areas, ask follow-up questions, and even get explanations instantly. This turns SAT prep from a rigid, stressful process into something more interactive and personalized.

If Google continues in this direction, we could be looking at a future where standardized test prep is no longer locked behind paywalls. Gemini isn’t just answering questions, it’s reshaping how students prepare, learn, and build confidence before exam day.

This move puts Gemini in a strong position within the education space, and it’s clear Google is thinking long-term. For students, this is more than a feature update, it’s an opportunity.

23 January. Kunle has come once again to seek attention. I blame the children here who believe women exist in this forum.

Western media twisting facts to suit their narrative. I will believe only what I hear in the environment.

In this age of AI, I don’t believe things I read, watch and hear.

I clicked to watch the video. It was one content creator doing his thing using another content creator. I swear, the most jobless people live on the internet. I blame unemployment.

If Nigeria’s oil runs out in twenty years, these foreigners will focus on our cocoa, palm oil and groundnuts. Those items can’t be sustained like petroleum. They’ll dry up in fifteen years. Watch out how the country will devolve to the Stone Age. Once that takes place, the new race will be who can first japa for better opportunities. Your leaders will exit without a second thought, claiming “all man for himself. God never told me to help anybody.” Wealthy Nigerians will follow. All the countries we gave free access to our resources will close their borders specifically against Nigerians. It will be a blood bath back home as crime will be the norm and all the current rebel groups will fight for supremacy. DR Congo will be child’s play compared to what will happen here.

Thank God our petroleum will keep flowing for the next half of a millennium. At least five generations after me will have a country to call home.

It’s annoying, but this is what Nairaland has finally become. Without trolls frustrating everyone, the contents now available are AI write-ups, AI arguments and bots posting spam.

RISQUE:
You generated this content using chatgpt and then pasted it as yours. Nairaland ops.

The show is like school. How many of our classmates became big name celebrities or politicians? You can’t expect everyone to be successful. I can name five who became a staple in the entertainment industry. Those who are millionaires from running their private ventures are hardly talked about (as things should be). Also, some come out of the show and realize living in silence is the better option.

Akinpedia:
Big Brother Naija. It's the biggest reality TV show in Africa, a massive platform that turns ordinary Nigerians into overnight celebrities. For three months, these housemates dominate our screens, our social media feeds, and our conversations. Millions vote for them, dedicate fan pages to them, and dream with them.

Then, the show ends. The winner takes the prize, the headlines celebrate, and everyone else slowly… fades.

Think about it. Out of the dozens of housemates we've seen since the show began, how many can you truly say have maintained a significant level of fame or built substantial careers solely from their BBN platform? A handful, maybe? For the vast majority, the spotlight dims, the fan pages go silent, and they return to relative obscurity.

Why does this happen? Is BBN a poisoned chalice for most? Let's explore some hard truths.

The "Borrowed" Shine: No Unique Value Proposition

Many housemates become famous simply for being in the house. They haven't necessarily showcased a unique talent, skill, or compelling brand beyond their participation. Once outside, the audience asks, "Okay, what's next?" If there's no immediate, clear answer – no music, no acting, no distinct business venture, no powerful personal brand – the interest wanes. Their fame was an extension of the show's fame, not their own intrinsic value.

The Illusion of Effortless Success

The BBN house offers a curated environment where all basic needs are met. Housemates live a life of relative luxury, engaging in tasks and games without the real-world hustle. This can create a false sense of how the industry works. Post-show, they face intense competition, rejection, financial demands, and the sheer grind of building a sustainable career. Many are simply unprepared for the harsh realities of the entertainment or business world.

The Lack of Strategic Post-Show Planning

For many, getting into BBN was the plan. What happens after is an afterthought. The truly successful ex-housemates often had a clear vision or a strong management team ready to hit the ground running. They monetize their fame quickly, launch products, sign strategic endorsements, or pivot into a niche. Others just ride the wave of initial popularity until it crashes.

The Saturated Market & Short Attention Spans

Every year, a new batch of fresh, eager faces enters the BBN house. This means a constant influx of new "celebrities" vying for the same endorsement deals, media attention, and fan loyalty. The public's attention span is notoriously short, and yesterday's star can quickly become today's forgotten housemate, especially with new seasons consistently introducing new darlings.

The "Character" vs. "Personality" Conundrum

Inside the house, some housemates play a role or highlight certain aspects of their personality that make for good TV. While entertaining, this "character" might not translate well to a sustainable personal brand outside. When the cameras are off, and they have to be their authentic selves, or present a more mature, business-oriented persona, fans who loved the in-house antics might lose interest.

The Hard Truth

Big Brother Naija is a phenomenal launchpad, but it is not a guarantee of lasting fame or success. It offers an incredible opportunity, but only those who are strategic, hardworking, talented, and adaptable manage to convert that temporary spotlight into a sustainable career. For the rest, it remains a fleeting, glorious memory.

What do you think? Which housemates, past or present, do you believe have truly broken this cycle and built something lasting? Share your thoughts!

People say the same about courts.

susanchannel:
You have no iota of conscience

Good lawyers can argue that they weren’t responsible for her death. Nobody touched her. She jumped. Nobody threatened her. She imagined the worst and followed through. On Nairaland, when people learned that she jumped, almost every poster agreed that the men didn’t cause her death.

LordIsaac:
I disagree. They invaded her privacy! You can't constrain how people react to criminal intrusion of their privacies. They are 100% liable.