Social media roundup: Davido the fairytaler, #JusticeForRuth, KWAM2, others

How was your week? Better still, how did your social media week unfold? Whether you were scrolling through Facebook, Threads, X, Instagram, or diving into WhatsApp group chats, it’s hard to imagine everything went off without a hitch. There’s bound to be a mix of drama and good vibes stirring the pot.

We’ve rounded up some of the hottest trends dominating social media, focusing on X, where the action’s always intense. It’s the usual global social media roundup: packed with drama, confusion, political twists, hypocritical moments, and a hefty dose of football flair, take your pick. I won’t drag it out. Here’s the rundown:

English Premier League begins

If you are not a football fan, you must have had some kind of relief in the last three weeks. But there has been a FIFA Club World Cup that ‘shepe club’ Chelsea won, a UEFA Super Cup, and the club friendlies that happened through this supposed break. But what has really caught attention are the transfer theatrics. Just go to Fabrizio’s account and read the comments.

Is there a real-life connection with your name?

So, if you are named “Oriyomi’ for instance, are you going to be ‘saved’ every time you get yourself into a difficult situation? Possibly, especially when you consider a name like Goodluck the Jonathan. Anyway, Comfort Emmanson spent some time in Kirikiri (unverified) and the SSA on Media to the Delta State Governor in a now deleted IG post says he wants to comfort her with a complimentary trip to Delta, where she’ll get a NGN500,000 monthly salary. You know, just for her to cool off from the prison heat. Afterall, @soft_commy says she is in pains.

What if you could detect STIs in real time?

Even though the video is from 10 years ago and the reliability of such a product has been questioned, a clip of a condom product that can change colours when it detects STIs was re-posted and the comments? The comments reveal a striking hypocrisy, particularly in how they oscillate between mockery and a superficial endorsement of the concept. Users trivialise the innovation with jokes about reacting to a colour change, such as “Me looking at the h*e when it turns pink,” which undermines the seriousness of STI prevention and perpetuates stigma against those who might be affected.

Another query about whether a lack of colour change justifies risky behaviour further highlights a disconnect between the potential life-saving aspect of the technology and the flippant attitudes displayed.

Pastor Fatoyinbo vs CAC vs Nigerians

Well, netizens always look for reasons to attack men of God and the Church, and Fatoyinbo gave one this week. Fatoyinbo, who has been in the news for very interesting reasons in the past, went out and called out long-dead Apostle Ayo Babalola for being anointed but poor. He then said, “His children will hate God.”

CAC responded with a Bible-enriched epistle, and it was a joy to read. Fatoyinbo then responded with an apology, saying he never intended harm, but the clip, now viral, has a different narrative.

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Davido the fairytaler

Davido’s white wedding to Chioma is still in the news five days after – that tells you it was a fairytale wedding; if you define fairytale in your own way. Davido’s “body still Dey sweet us,” “the whole world celebrated us,” and “one of the best days of our lives,” comments insist the event was a “fairytale wedding” attended by global icons like Aliko Dangote.

Yet, a subtle undercurrent of annoyance emerges in the defensive declaration, “NOTHING UNA FIT DO SAY OR MAKE UP will never change the facts,” suggesting a pushback against critics or rumours, possibly fuelled by the controversies. Make una free this guy.

Hausa vs. Fulfulde at Shehu Shagari University

In a quiet corner of the world, the decision to remove Hausa language and replace it with Fulfulde in the 2025/2026 admission list at Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto, has sparked concern, especially since Hausa is the native tongue of over 80% of the region’s people, while Fulfulde is linked to the Fulani ethnic group.

This change feels like a cultural shift, echoing the historical power dynamics from the Sokoto Caliphate’s founding in 1804, when Fulani leaders began influencing Hausa-dominated areas.

Hausa is a key language for over 50 million people across West Africa, so dropping it from education could weaken its cultural role. The lack of clear reasons for this switch further suggests it might be more about politics than education, leaving many to wonder about the future of local identity.

Akin’s lesson for Naija hustlers

Omo, make we yarn one matter wella. The Akin wey Dapsy talk about for that him post, chai, the guy na full-blown “big boy” with him private ocean of money. ₦1M for jeans pocket like say na tissue paper? Blowing ₦8M on lobster and champagne for one night for Abuja? E be like film trick, but na real life for some of these oga-patapatas.

You know say Forbes don yarn us say Nigeria big boys like Aliko Dangote dey hold $23.9 billion, while the rest of us dey hustle for crumbs. But e get k-leg, dis kind flex no dey give future.

Dapsy don see road pass many of us. E realise say na only “order another bottle” Akin fit offer, no “how you go grow your own bag.”

E fit be say these guys dey chop money from juju or shady deals wey dem no fit share. Imagine G-Wagon today, Bentley tomorrow, luxury car hire for Abuja dey cost NGN100,000 per day, yet poverty dey choke 33% of us.

Dapsy wise up for 2020, cut am off, and now dey chase him own hustle. Me sef dey smile when I hear champagne pop, better make e remain story than lifestyle. Abeg, make we dey invest small-small with Cowrywise from ₦1,000, leave Akin to him flexing throne.

Unusual Phyna’s story did not end well this week

An incident involving Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija star Phyna, occurred on August 13, 2025, in Auchi, Edo State, when a Dangote Group truck allegedly struck her, leading to the amputation of one leg and severe injuries to the other.

The accident happened just six days after Ruth graduated from Auchi Polytechnic, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice due to the truck driver’s alleged underage status and lack of a licence.

Phyna’s public outcry on social media, coupled with support from celebrities and activists like VeryDarkMan and Tacha, highlighted concerns over corporate accountability and road safety, especially given the history of Dangote truck accidents in Nigeria.

In response, the Dangote Group issued a statement on August 14, 2025, acknowledging the incident and pledging comprehensive medical care and appropriate compensation for Ruth, in line with their welfare policy.

Senior officials and the insurance team visited the accident scene, engaged with law enforcement, and met with Ruth and her family at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. The company expressed their commitment to her well-being and a speedy recovery, aiming to mitigate the backlash and demonstrate responsibility.

However, the response has been met with mixed reactions, with some, like Tacha, calling for heavier compensation, reflecting ongoing public scrutiny of the company’s actions.

APC and PDP are terrorist organisations?

Is it even deniable? Anyway, both parties – literally – have come out to deny the tag, describing the claim as ‘misinformed, biased, and lacking evidence,’ urging that it be dismissed outright.

The trigger? It is a long story and we have no interest in it. But Vanguard Newspaper did a report.

That is it for the social media roundup this week. What did we miss? Meet us on social media.