The month of February has been a controversial one that has recorded a lot of remarkable events in the entertainment industry. As the month wraps up, here are the top four major events the Nigeria entertainment industry recorded:
1. James Brown’s Return to School
James Brown
Photo Credits: Newspot Nigeria
One of the controversial events that trended and caused reactions online is James Brown Obialor’s decision to further his education. The popular Nigerian crossdresser caused a stir on social media after he revealed that the reason behind his journey to the United Kingdom was to further his education. When many thought the 22-year-old was holidaying in the UK, the “Princess of Africa” as he fondly calls himself took many by surprise after he shared a video where he was seen making a presentation before in coursemates.
2. Rosy Meurer’s Comment on Tonto Dikeh’s Son’s Birthday Post and the Controversy that arose following her action
Tonto Dikeh with Andre and Rosy Meurer
Photo Credits: Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Secondly, another major event recorded in the month of February is the controversy that arose after Rosy Meurer shared a post wishing Tonto Dikeh’s son, Andre, a happy birthday. The actress who is also the wife of Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband, Churchill, referred to the young lad as her son, and her post ignited a lot of reactions from social media users. While some criticized her for her comment, others applauded her for taking out time to wish the boy a happy birthday amidst her feud with Tonto Dikeh.
3. Federal Government’s Decision to Regulate Nollywood Movies
Lai Mohammed, the Minister of information.
Photo Credits: Empireloaded
Another major event in the entertainment industry that was recorded in the month of February is the Federal Government’s directive to the National Film and Video Censor Board (NFVCB) to regulate Nollywood movies. The Federal Government through the Minister of information, Lai Mohammed, asked the body to engage with film makers in order to express the concerns of Nigerians and the government on the need to abstain from displaying ritual contents in their movies. This decision of the government was taken in order to contain the rate of ritual killings in the country especially among the youths, after many argued that Nollywood movies encourage the act.
3. Oxlade’s S£x Tape Saga
Oxlade
Photo Credits: The Nation Newspaper
Finally, one of the most controversial events in the month of February that stirred up reactions online is Oxlade’s leaked S£x tape saga. On February 8, there was a stir on social media after an intimate video of the 24-year-old Nigerian singer making out with an unknown lady was leaked online. The video caused a lot of reactions online after it went viral, making the singer a viral topic.
