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  • The Most Awkward Moments on Nigerian TV of the Last 10 Years

    The Most Awkward Moments on Nigerian TV of the Last 10 Years

    Nigerian TV has had its fair share of cringe-worthy and belly-laugh-inducing moments, and Nollywood stars aren’t always the culprits.

    The Most Awkward Moments on Nigerian TV of the Last 10 Years

    From politicians who lost their cool, to on-air hiccups from presenters and TV hosts, to afrobeat stars falling off the stage during live performances, and unexpected technical glitches, we’ve been there, clutching our pearls and compiling the meme-worthy moments. Let’s take a trip down memory lane.

    Senator Akpabio Sharing money (August 2023)

    During a plenary session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio got carried away and announced that a token would be sent to his colleagues so they can enjoy their holidays. The session was televised and live-streamed on social media. He, however, retracted the words when he realised this.

    NTA News broadcast (May 2023)

    A viral video captured the moment a female presenter suffered an injury to the head after the backdrop in the studio tipped and crashed on her.

    Power outage as Governor Hope Uzodinma gives speech (September 2022)

    Imo state governor, Hope Uzodinma, was giving a speech on live TV when the power went off and darkness enveloped the screen. The governor had to improvise with a mobile phone touchlight. He lightened the awkward situation with the comment: “Well, we’re in Nigeria”.

    Arrested criminal freestyles on TV (June 2020)

    A Nigerian police officer asked a man arrested in connection to criminal activities if he sings or paints. The individual mentioned the former and proceeded to freestyle on live TV.

    Podium collapses during PDP campaign in Kebbi (January 2019)

    A podium housing top officials of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) crashed during a televised Kebbi campaign.

    Ambode calls Sanwo-Olu a drug addict (September 2018)

    While addressing a televised press conference, ex-Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, accused his then-opponent, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of being a drug addict unfit to govern the state. “This is somebody that has gone for rehabilitation before. The records are there at the Gbagada General Hospital.”

    Omawumi walks out of a live interview (May 2016)

    HF TV’s presenter asked the singer to confirm if the rumours that she smoked were true and how it impacted her image as a mother and role model. Omawumi wasn’t having it as she gave the host a dressing down before storming out of the studio.

    Olamide x Don Jazzy (2015)

    During the Headies live show in 2015, rapper Olamide openly dismissed Reekado Bank’s Next Rated Artiste win and declared his protégé, Lil Kesh, the winner. Don Jazzy stormed the stage afterwards and said “Egbon Olamide, if you want the car, come and collect it.”

    Wizkid snubs Eva Alordiah’s man (December 2016)

    At the Headies’ venue, Wizkid ignored rapper Eva Alordiah’s fiance who had stood up and even stretched his hand out for a handshake.

    NSCDC official clueless about agency’s website (March 2013)

    During Channel’s TV Sunrise Daily show, a commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Obafaiye Shem, could not state the organisation’s official website when asked about it.

    Adeyinka Odutuyo

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  • 8 Nigerian Shows We Need To Bring Back, For The Culture

    The Nollywood Industry and Nigerian TV at large, has grown drastically over the years. It’s almost unbelievable.

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    From 1 movie in 1992 to over 2500 movies a year is something.

    It’s hard to talk about Nollywood now without talking about the TV Shows we grew up watching.

    Can I get an Amen?

    So what we’re going to do is sit back and imagine our favourite shows were coming back on TV.

    It’s crossed your mind too, right?

    It’s 7:30pm on Sunday evening, you’re running to your sitting room to watch Fuji House of Commotion. Because you want to laugh yourself to sleep.

    And well, thats exactly what happens.

    Chief Zebrudaya! Please where are you? All we ask for are a few more episodes. Please do something sir.

    If you ever watched New Masquerade, you know who i’m talking about.

    Have you ever heard a story that made you cry and laugh at the same time? Tales by Moonlight did this to you.

    6 pm, every Sunday.

    If you didn’t know NTA for anything, you had to know them for Village Headmaster.

    This was and still is one of the most iconic shows in Nigeria’s history. There, I said it.

    Funke Akindele’s first major opportunity at TV has to make it on this list. Remember Bisi in the legendary “I need to know?” Yup.

    I need to knowwww.. who else always sang along to this song when it came on?

    Let’s talk about the most relatable family ever. Family Circle. Before twitter, this family that had Nobert Young and Ronnie Dikko as mummy and daddy was too iconic.

    We tried searching for a clip online, but didn’t find any.  Why do bad things happen to good people?

    All your favourite Nigerian actors were in this series. Looking sharp as ever. Checkmate is really the classic of all classics.

    Just look at how they all look like models.

    If I have been saying TV series all along, forgive me. Because Behind the Cloud can’t be called a TV series, it was a soap opera.

    Actually, it was the soap opera. Ha, my chest! What show would you love to see on TV again though?

    Eniola

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  • The Day I Watched A Pastor’s Televised Healing Session

    The Day I Watched A Pastor’s Televised Healing Session

    Alright so one day I was ironing my dad’s shirts and watching the TV. A Christian show was on. Interesting one.

    A bunch of sick people were gathered in this church awaiting healing from the pastor. The place was electrified! Screams and shouts, rah. The pastor towered over them, muttering in his sweet voice. You could say the atmosphere was feeling miraculous at the time.

    Bodyguards everywhere. Anticipation was crazy. I was watching with rapt attention.

    Next thing: whoosh. The healing began. People were crying, laughing and screaming.

    Bad ass. Pastor was wading through people and curing them like whoa. And he looked cool doing it!

    …then he arrived at this woman standing at the back of the line.

    “What do you want the Lord to do for you” he said, I guess. Woman said “Healing for my son.” “Where is he?”

    She removed the baby from under her blouse. The only way to describe the ? is…his head had a head.

    Pastor was like:

    Baby was like:

    I was like:

    Pastor laid hands…

    …sprinkled anointing oil…

    …covered as much of the head’s surface area as his holy mantle could accommodate…

    While this was happening, I was all like:

    After a while the pastor moved on oh. Went to cure people with AIDS and blindness and cancer but as for that tumor?

    The end. I burnt my father’s favorite shirt too, in case anyone wondered. SMH

    Egremont

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  • 18 Images Everyone Obsessed With Super Story Growing Up Will Get

    18 Images Everyone Obsessed With Super Story Growing Up Will Get
    This was arguably the best drama series on television back in the days. Nobody missed it. If you were one of the die hard fans you will understand these.

    1. When it is closing time on Thursday

    All roads lead to the house, see you all later.

    2. Trying to figure out the best and fastest route to take home

    I must get home before 8PM.

    3. The whole family waiting for 8:00 PM in the living room

    Can this show start already?

    4. And then NEPA decides to take light at 7:30 PM

    OH JESUS CHRIST!

    5. But you bought fuel the day before, just in case

    NEPA you can keep your light. Who’s the boss now?

    6. What the streets look like during Super Story time

    Not one single human being outside.

    7. Your parents during the “last week on your award winning Super Story” line

    If I hear pim from anybody.

    8. The whole family when the theme music is going on

    Where the fish drownsssss, and even die of thirstttttt, this is Super Story!!

    9. We all wanted to slap this guy through the screen

    Suara the ungrateful husband.

    10. Everybody’s favorite person

    Abike from “Oh Father Oh Daughter”.

    11. The worst

    Toyin Tomato husband snatcher. Gold digger goals.

    12. You knew this guy was always up to no good

    Mr corrupt policeman or thief, just know he was the bad person.

    13. You knew this was the default “chief”

    Every time, and he was always rich.

    14. This was always the mother of the house

    Very calm woman. Usually suggests her son should marry another wife.

    15. The girl that always came from grass to grace

    Everytime! She needs to come and show us her secret.

    16. When Super Story did those short series with only four episodes

    Is this what we are here for please?

    17. Everybody at the end of every series

    It’s wind in my eyes, I’m not crying.

    18. When it was time for the “wise word of the week”

    The utter deepeness. Words of wisdom.

    Tobi Smith

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