As the new year 2025 enters its third day, the entertainment industry continues to buzz as celebrities do not take breaks from entertaining their fans. As expected, celebrities will do anything to be in the media; an act that divides fans because of their opinion. While some sections of fanbase see it as clout chasing, others see it as necessary for celebrities whose careers are going down the drain to revive them. Glamsquad takes a look at six celebrities trending as the new year rolls in.
Seyi Vibez
Singer and songwriter, Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, better known as Seyi Vibez is trending across social media platforms after he was whisked off the stage during his performance at Greater Lagos Countdown 2025 organized by the Lagos State Government to usher its citizens into the New Year. Singers and comedians were invited to perform at the show. Interestingly, when it was Seyi Vibez turn, he was overwhelmed by the love he got from his fans.
According to reports, Seyi Vibez was inhaling what looked like a vape on stage and couldn’t perform for five minutes for reasons unknown to those present. It is worth noting that before he was whisked off stage, the microphone and stage lights were turned off an act that got many angry. Some believe that Seyi Vibez was taken off stage because of the unresolved issue between him and his former record label, Dapper and launched his label, Vibez INC.
It is worth noting that another source present at the event claimed he was bleeding through his nose. This claim ignited fury as many advised him to pay attention to his health and stop smoking. Others stated that he always looks dirty and tacky.
Burna Boy
Singer and songwriter, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu MFR, better known as Burna Boy has been in the news after he pushed a fan off his stage at the Greater Lagos Countdown 2025 organized by the Lagos State Government.
During Burna Boy’s performance on 31st December, a fan jumped on the state and tried to get close to him. Without hesitation, he used his gigantic boots to push the fan away. In the process, one of his bodyguards carried the said fan and threw him into the crowd. After this happened, a startled Burna abruptly walked off the stage. His actions received criticism as many stated that his actions were disrespectful to his fans. They also tagged him as the most arrogant Nigerian singer. Some X users noted that he can’t try such in the diaspora. But what! The question that needs to be asked is… do fans in the diaspora jump on Burna Boy’s stage? Refreshing your memory, Burna Boy issued a PSA to his fans in Nigeria to stop jumping on his stage a few years back (2021).
Addressing the criticism on 1st January via his Instagram story, Burna Boy stated that he has Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and warned his fans not to ever jump on his stage.
“It was a free show. I was supposed to do 10 minutes and did almost one hour. Everybody knows my rule about getting on stage and startling me when I’m performing.
“I had an amazing time with Lagos State last night. Don’t jump on my stage like that! I got PTSD. I love you all. Happy new year.”
Well, the criticisms didn’t stop as many found fault in his statement. They noted that he shouldn’t have mentioned that it was a free show.
Mohbad
Today is the posthumous birthday of the Late singer and songwriter Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad. The singer passed away on September 12, 2023.
The controversies surrounding Mohbad’s death have continued to linger on to the extent that the singer has not been laid to rest A year and few months after his death. Netizens believe that the discord between his mother, father and wife, Wunmi have made it impossible to bury him. Aside from the series of court appearances to ascertain Mohbad’s death and fish out his alleged killer or killers, controversial self-acclaimed social media activist and critic successfully pushed the agenda of a DNA test to be carried out on the singer’s only heir, Liam.
Mohbad would have been 29 years old today. May his soul continue to rest in peace, amen.
Eniola Badmus
Nollywood actress and politician, Eniola Badmus made the headlines today after one of her emotional videos surfaced on social media.
Well, in the spirit of the festive season, Eniola took to the streets of Shogunle Oshodi on 2nd January to hold the 7th edition of ‘Feeding the Needy’ in collaboration with Seyi Tinubu, the first son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
During her speech, Eniola got teary and requested that Nigerians pray for her as she patiently waited on the Lord for the fruit of the womb. Over the years, Eniola has made it known that she is single.
Wizkid
Singer and songwriter, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid is trending on social media after a pastor, Samuel Ochie Ojie, the founder of Dynamite Global Ministry issued a warning to the singer about death and doom in 2025.
The pastor stated that Wizkid’s family would witness an organized demonic attack and potential untimely death. He instructed Wizkid to call him within nine days.
“DIVINE WARNING AND PROPHECY TO WIZKID!!”.
“To AYODEJI IBRAHIM BALOGUN aka. WIZKID! there’s a STRONG DARKNESS hovering around you and family… A VERY VERY STRONG DARKNESS”.
“It’s an organized demonic attack. Very organized. I SEE untimely DE@TH. call me not more less than 9 DAYS and I’ll tell you WHAT ONLY YOUR EARS SHOULD HEAR as said by the ANGEL that DELIVERED this vision to me”.
“This attack won’t come where you think, but from a DARK organized ENITY. And you know what I’m talking about. Act now!!!”.
Netizens took to various blog post to rebuke the prophecy over Wizkid and his family and heavily shade the pastor.
Cubana Chief Priest
Nigerian celebrity barman and entrepreneur, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu better known as Cubana Chief Priest is trending on social media after Burna Boy gave him a new nickname “Owerri Rick Ross”. A few minutes ago, Burna Boy alleged that the messenger of a certain “Owerri Rick Ross” has been arrested in Atlanta. Within minutes, Netizens were swift to unravel the identity of the person the singer referred to as Rick Rose (a chubby American rapper).
X users were swift to decode that Cubana Chief Priest is from Umuhu Okabia, Otsu, Imo State and has the features of Rick Rose.
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