Entertainment
Calabar Carnival: Fun seekers bemoan poor lightening

Fun seekers who trooped out in their thousands to witness this year’s Calabar carnival have bemoaned the inability of the organisers to light up the city, especially the possession routes of the carnival.
Some of the fun seekers spoke in separate interviews with newsmen in Calabar on Wednesday, day six of the annual carnival.
The fun seekers noted that the non-functional street lights on the routes robbed the carnival which started on a high note during the day of the shine it deserved.
They noted that the government should have done better by ensuring the functionality of the street lights long before the carnival period.
One of the fun seekers, Mr Pascal Bajie, an entrepreneur based in Calabar regretted that the 2022 edition of the carnival which last took place in 2019 lacked the usual glamour.
He pointed out that before now the street lights that had only functioned occasionally for years should have been fixed for the carnival.
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In his words, “I am actually disappointed in the organisers of the carnival, this amounts to a waste of time.
“There is no fun because we can’t even record the procession this night because of non-functional street lights.”
In the same vein, Theresa Ogwu, who resides in Calabar, said many of the fun seekers who came from outside the state would be greatly disappointed with the outcome.
“The night activity was expected to be entertaining to watch should there have been functional street lights.
“You can see how poor the illumination is on the carnival routes. It wasn’t like this in previous editions and the government ought to know better.
“In previous editions, the street lights are usually turned on even before 6:00 pm but it’s 7:30 pm now and the lights are not on,” she stated.
On his part, Mr Andy Akin, a visitor to the town, who also bemoaned the absence of street lights, said an international event like this that saw participants from no fewer than 14 countries should have better be organised.
It would be recalled that the annual carnival which started during the administration of Donald Duke, has not been held for the past two years.
The carnival was suspended in 2020 due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic while no reason was given for the carnival not holding in 2021.
The 2022 edition of the carnival had on Tuesday suffered a tragic event with eight persons dying and 29 injured when a vehicle lost control and rammed into a crowd of onlookers during the fifth day of the carnival.
Calabar Carnival: Fun seekers bemoan poor lightening
Entertainment
“I Have Social Anxiety” — BBNaija Housemate Dede Opens Up Amid Criticism

Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Dede, has revealed her struggle with social anxiety following criticisms from fellow contestants who described her as a “snub.”
Dede’s reserved nature has sparked controversy in the house, especially her refusal to hug male housemates, which some interpreted as unfriendly or aloof.
In a candid conversation with fellow housemate Koyin, Dede opened up about her mental health challenge.
“Do you have social anxiety?” she asked Koyin.
Koyin replied, “No, do you?”
“Yes, I do,” Dede answered.
Koyin then reassured her not to be overly concerned about how others perceive her, adding that “such is life.”
During her first diary session with Biggie, Dede had described herself as an introvert who “doesn’t like people.” She also offered clarity on her decision not to hug other housemates, saying it stemmed from the fact that she didn’t know them before the show.
Dede’s admission has since sparked conversations on social media about mental health awareness and the importance of respecting personal boundaries.
Entertainment
“Davido Is Nigeria’s Most Influential – Manager Asa Asika Insists”

Asa Asika, manager of Afrobeats superstar Davido, has declared that the singer is the most influential person in Nigeria.
Speaking during a recent appearance on the Zeph podcast, the renowned talent manager stood by his belief, despite ongoing debates and differing opinions in the entertainment industry and among fans.
“Davido is mad influential. I don’t care what anybody says, I think Davido is the most influential person in Nigeria. I have seen it firsthand,” Asika said.
Davido, the head of DMW (Davido Music Worldwide), is currently the most followed Nigerian across major social media platforms, a metric often cited by fans to support claims of his dominance in the digital space.
However, the debate over who holds the most real-world and online influence among Nigeria’s top music exports—Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy—has remained a hot topic for years, with each artiste commanding a fiercely loyal fanbase.
Asika’s statement is expected to reignite the conversation, particularly among fans of the three Afrobeats giants.
Entertainment
“UK Men Are Too Broke for Me” – Bobrisky Lashes Out on Instagram

Controversial social media personality, Okunyele Idris Olarenwaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, has sparked reactions online after criticising men in the United Kingdom over their lifestyle and financial status.
In a recent Instagram post, Bobrisky described UK men as “too broke” for his taste, noting that their tendency to share apartments and split bills is far from impressive.
“By the way, UK men are too broke, avoid them,” he wrote.
“They share apartments, they share bills among themselves, ewwww.”
The popular influencer went further to outline the standards he expects from any potential suitor, insisting that they must exude luxury and class, particularly through their choice of fashion and accessories.
“Before any UK guy can approach me, please come correct. The least wristwatch I want to see you wear is Presidential Rolex and a designer’s slippers,” he added.
“If me as a girl can rock Presidential Rolex, why can’t you?”
The post has since generated mixed reactions on social media, with fans and critics weighing in on Bobrisky’s high-end preferences and controversial take on UK men.
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