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Mercy Johnson Faces Backlash for Endorsing APC Candidate
Nollywood star Mercy Johnson is once again in the spotlight, but this time for her involvement in politics.
The actress, known for her wide-reaching influence, has thrown her support behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) and is urging her fan base to follow suit.
She recently endorsed Senator Monday Okpebholo as her preferred candidate for the upcoming Edo gubernatorial elections, sparking a wave of reactions online.
While some of her followers are aligning with her views, a considerable number have voiced their displeasure, accusing her of using her celebrity status to push a political agenda.
Critics argue that public figures should be cautious when mixing entertainment with politics, while her supporters defend her right to express her political stance.
Johnson’s involvement has stirred debates about the role of influencers in shaping political decisions, with many wondering how much weight a celebrity endorsement can carry.
Despite the criticism, the actress remains steadfast in her endorsement of the APC and Senator Okpebholo, fueling further discussion as the election approaches.
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr shares her opinion on which African country cooks the best jollof rice.
In a recent interview, the singer spoke about the best African jollof rice when asked. She first shared that she had just tried Senegalese jollof rice and applauded it, but still maintained that Nigeria is number one, while recognizing that Senegalese rice is good.
“I just tried Senegalese jollof rice, so right now, Nigerian jollof is always gonna be number one, but I get why people say they are the originators of jollof rice.”
Nigerian rapper DanDizzy takes to social media to express his concern about the increasing rate of begging in the country.
The rapper first lamented the fact that he is constantly approached by people in need of money. He then expressed his worry with the following statement:
“We’ve never had begging this bad in Nigeria. They’re literally begging you at every corner—and I mean people with jobs: receptionists, security men, waitresses, and sometimes even their supervisors are joining them. People are poor and their salaries are not enough. God abeg!! If you visit two places in this Nigeria and no one begs you for money, make I no blow!!!! Even if you just dey land airport sef??”
Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti calls out politician Peter Obi over a recent political agreement with Atiku Abubakar.
It can be noted that the political figures Peter Obi and Atiku, who are not Labour Party representatives, have now joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a political party.
The singer took to social media to simply state to Peter Obi’s followers: “Now that Peter Obi has gone back home to Atiku, I don’t need to mention anything about Obidients anymore.”
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