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On 6 January 2023, the All-Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, caused quite a stir on social media timelines with a photoshopped picture of him appearing on a campaign billboard.

The victim of the act was Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, host of the popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija (BBN). In the photo, both Tinubu and Ebuka seem to be sharing the same pose, clothes, and even his wedding ring.

[Photo Credit: Mufasatundeednut on Instagram]

Many Nigerians have criticized the photo, with former senator Dino Melaye even going as far as saying that there is nothing original about the “emi l’okan” man.

Sadly, this isn’t the first time politicians have been accused of the photoshop act. Here are some other cases:

Atiku receiving a handshake from Trump

During Atiku’s 2019 presidential campaign, a picture of him with a former American president, Donald Trump, was circulated. This was to clear rumours about his ban in the U.S.

However, Africa Fact Check revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari was the original person in the photo in April 2018.

Peter Obi with “Tinubu’s Insignia” Cap

Shortly before the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate joined the party in May 2022, a post by Facebook user Taiwo Olaore was circulated. In the photo, Obi was wearing Tinubu’s insignia cap at an event. This drove the narrative that Obi was a supporter of Tinubu’s campaign or “BATified”.

However, further checks by The Cable revealed that the cap was digitally imposed on his head, as he wore no cap in the original photo.

The Buhari and ‘Jubril from Sudan’ Rumors

In 2017, rumours started to circulate that Buhari was dead after three months of ill health in the United Kingdom. Pictures from a lookalike named “Jubril” was now the new president.

However, this was thoroughly disputed by Buhari himself. He came out to assure the public that he has not been replaced by a double.

Tinubu with Joe Biden

Shortly before his Chatham House visit in 2022, a photo of Tinubu speaking with the current president of America, Joe Biden, was circulated.

However, the APC campaign media director, Bayo Onanuga, cleared the air that the photo had been doctored and there the presidential candidate’s last location then was at Abuja.

Chiamaka Dike

January 9, 2023

Citizen

ATIKU ABUBAKAR, Bola Tinubu, Buhari, Nigeria, nigerian politicians, Peter Obi, photoshop
Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing the new chieftain in town…His Royal Highness, the first of his name…

https://twitter.com/officialdaddymo/status/859269213726310400

Also known as…

https://twitter.com/BlacB/status/859268821059854339

You’ve seen photo-shopped images in the past, but we bet you’ve never seen Photoshop like this before. Can you tell which part is real and which isn’t?

WAIT! THIS dude is using his dreads as horsewhip ?! https://t.co/lX6N5LSTNh
— 20-10-2020 (@DirectorSolomon) May 2, 2017

Yup, that part was all Jaden.
So now, naturally, everyone is looking for the guy responsible.

https://twitter.com/Caeles_/status/859307512364978176

Who’s got two thumbs and likes play play too much?

https://twitter.com/Nkwachukwu_N/status/859243032545251331
This guy! Nkwachukwu_N
And just because Nigerians are not here to play, we’re ready to give him an award for it.

https://twitter.com/AHoeStory/status/859378499429310465
It’s not a joking stuff.
For real though, we think it’s a fab look on Jaden. What do you think?
For more magnificently photoshopped celebs, see this post.

Ronke Otega

May 2, 2017

Gist

Jaden Smith, met gala, photoshop, Will Smith
Let’s admit it, the internet is a great place abeg, you can actually find anything you want- amebo, banter and even husband, seriously, just try it first.
When Twitter user, Saba Lee, jokingly asked people to photoshop a marriage proposal in her picture she didn’t expect her wish to be hilariously granted.

Somebody photoshop a fiancé for me 😂😂😂
On his knees
Asking me to marry him pic.twitter.com/O9ELC5aJQZ
— Abeni Mrs Money (@TheHabaneroChef) March 5, 2017

This ‘fiance’ wearing a cropped top.

@SABA_LEE pic.twitter.com/YjaBV7SLsF
— mogwai. (@TheVunderkind) March 5, 2017
Someone kuku dashed her this fine boy.

@SABA_LEE there you go pic.twitter.com/bLwaW9EUxT
— Droid (@droid254) March 6, 2017
Shebi it’s the ring that kuku matters, all join.

@SABA_LEE say no more pic.twitter.com/q6dC9UWjHF
— Mirror (@Ink_her) March 5, 2017
This one even has bling.

@SABA_LEE I GOT YOU BOO?? pic.twitter.com/Ous3i2mMGo
— ALREADY⚡KNOW ⚡ (@SLYM_ZA) March 5, 2017
This hater that choked their mouth in the gist.

@KayodeAbel @SABA_LEE pic.twitter.com/EwiERtCJ0I
— GRANNY HUNTER ? (@Duro_ARTS) March 5, 2017
How you ask your crush to marry you.

@SABA_LEE pic.twitter.com/uhR7teGH0y
— FIT (@tweetKOBO) March 5, 2017
This plot twist.

@SABA_LEE he forgot the ring lol pic.twitter.com/fqnO9a0t1B
— Vape Gawd™?? (@chaso_JOP) March 5, 2017
This shocked fiance.

@SABA_LEE You Are Welcome and HML ? pic.twitter.com/rIuLFaFaav
— ? (@The_Nifemi) March 5, 2017
This one that proposed with bananas

@SABA_LEE pic.twitter.com/T3duTjZfIY
— Sean Don (@Sean__Totoe) March 5, 2017
Now that she has these many ‘proposals’, Saba Lee better invite us to the ‘wedding’ o.

Maryam

March 6, 2017

Gist

Funny, photoshop, Twitter
So did someone actually drive a danfo on the streets of London? Sadly, no. Talented Nigerian photographer and writer, Wonuola Lawal used her amazing Photoshop skills to create a brilliant fusion of pictures taken in Lagos with those taken in major cities abroad and she called it ‘The Displacement Series’. Her reason is simple – “by combining two different stories, each picture is able to tell a new one”.
1. When oyinbo people realize roasted corn is fire

A Nigerian woman roasting corn in a New York subway station.
2. When Lagos danfo meets London bus

Crossroads; when two popular means of transportation from two different worlds meet.
3. Kekes cannot be left out

Keke Maruwas in New York.
4. These hawkers fit right in

Pastry sellers from Awolowo road, Ikoyi selling their pastries in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia.
5. People in France still have to eat groundnut, right?

A trader from Marina, Lagos selling her wares on a side-street in Sitges, Spain.
6. When you’re going abroad and you remember to take your busstop with you

Lekki Phase 1 bus stop in Boston
7. Lagos taxi lounging in Monaco

A Taxi driver from Monaco points as a Taxi from Lagos, Nigeria suddenly appears in the middle of the road.
8. When you’re in Britain and Nigeria at the same time

A man makes a call in a British telephone box, while on the streets of Lagos.
I know you love it. You’re welcome!

Pictures and captions from Wonuolalwal.com. Follow Wonuola’s Instagram too for some brilliant photography.

Shola

February 23, 2017

Oldies

Funny, london, Nigerian photographer, photoshop, whonuola lawal
From Adekunle Gold’s epic Photoshop skills, to the craziest fails on the internet, we all know Nigerians have no chill when it comes to editing pictures. Someone photo shopped your favorite celebs wearing aso ebi, and we don’t know who sent them message.
1. Your girl Rihanna that doesn’t really look like Rihanna.

The guy just slapped 2 pictures together carelessly.
2. Queen Beyonce that has been transformed into a ‘neckless’ Hausa bride.

Really, where’s her neck though?
3. But our Mummy Oprah is looking like the realest Yoruba mummy ever.

This one is fine sha.
4. And our Aunty Kim looking older than her mum with this makeup *cringe*.

This makeup though.
Which picture is the absolute worst for you?

Shola

September 19, 2016

Oldies

Beyonce, Funny, photoshop, Rihanna
Everyone knows Adekunle Gold is what we like to call “The Alternative musician”. When he’s not doing his own style, he’s turning up in only adire or even posting hilarious Photoshop pictures of himself.
Here are the times he showed us he was a boss at this Photoshop thing:

1. When he posed for the camera with mummy Beyonce.

2. That time he was swinging on a NEPA pole.

3. This one that made us give him a side eye.

4. When he transformed into one of the three statues of Lagos.

5. He’s the only person that can pose on a show he wasn’t even invited to.

6. When he wanted to take John Legend’s place.

7. Just look at him forming ‘animal lover’ with this lion.

8. That time he trolled OAP, Gbemi, for wearing a shirt with his name on it.

9. This really creepy picture of him and Rihanna.

10. That time he wanted to feature in Nicki’s video by force.

11. Whe he was basically looking for The Monalisa’s trouble.

12. When he made Nicki his chair in her ‘Anaconda’ video.

13. When he and Kim broke the internet.

14. That time he held on tightly to Toolz.

15. This picture with Tonto Dike that looks like a prewedding shoot.

Maryam

August 23, 2016

Oldies

Adekunle Gold, photoshop, Photoshop king
This is the part 2 of our series on haters. You can check the first part here, you’re welcome!
1. This guy that’s flying on the wings of an eagle.

2. Just look at his IJGB pose.

3. Haters will say he’s not the biggest boy in town.

4. This guy is basically chilling at the feet of Jesus.

5. When Adekunle Gold wanted to famz Chrissy Teigen by force.

6. How you pose when you want the world to know you’ve been to the Eiffel Tower.

7. When Rihanna got a new toaster.

8. Because she was having relationship problems with her boyfriend.

9. See how paparazzi were disturbing Keri Hilson and her “face cap” wearing boyfriend on the red carpet.

10. Just look at her interesting photoshoot with The Game.

11. See how they’re looking up to heaven together.

12. When you realise eating beans won’t make you tall.

13. That time Drake had to take a Danfo.

14. When she became a fitfam member.

15. When Adekunle Gold took a creepy shower with KIm K.

Maryam

August 12, 2016

Oldies

Nigeria, Nigerians, photoshop
1. His pet Tiger

2. His trip to France

3. His new testament miracle

4. Her 1998 McLaren

5. His ocean chilling

6. His red ferrari

7. Her royal welcome

8. Her trip to China

9. Her brand new house

10. His view of “the abroad”

11. His trip to the zoo

12. His date with Amber Rose

13. Her skydive without a parachute

14. His casual ride on a chopper

15. Her meeting with the Kenyan president

16. His new ride in the middle of his room

17. Her work work work work work work work

Daniel Orubo

April 14, 2016

Oldies

Africa, Haters, Nigeria, photoshop
What do you do when you dream of going on an exotic vacation but your bank account isn’t cooperating with you?
Instead of sitting and moping around, this Kenyan woman, Evelyn Kinya, took matters into her hand.

Or rather, her keyboard.
And photoshopped her way to China.

She’s really loving it and already typing in Chinese.
She took her shadow with her to the Great Wall of China.

When you photoshop yourself to where your bank account couldn’t take you.

Or when your exchange rate wouldn’t let you go. Evelyn wanted to visit China, Evelyn went to China by fire by force, Evelyn doesn’t care about haters, Be like Evelyn. [zkk_poll post=21983 poll=content_block_standard_format_6]

Maryam

March 4, 2016

Gist

china, Funny, Kenyan, Nigerian, photoshop, vacation

Atiku receiving a handshake from Trump

Peter Obi with “Tinubu’s Insignia” Cap

The Buhari and ‘Jubril from Sudan’ Rumors

Tinubu with Joe Biden

Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing the new chieftain in town…His Royal Highness, the first of his name…

Also known as…

You’ve seen photo-shopped images in the past, but we bet you’ve never seen Photoshop like this before. Can you tell which part is real and which isn’t?

So now, naturally, everyone is looking for the guy responsible.

Who’s got two thumbs and likes play play too much?

And just because Nigerians are not here to play, we’re ready to give him an award for it.

For real though, we think it’s a fab look on Jaden. What do you think?

When Twitter user, Saba Lee, jokingly asked people to photoshop a marriage proposal in her picture she didn’t expect her wish to be hilariously granted.

This ‘fiance’ wearing a cropped top.

Someone kuku dashed her this fine boy.

Shebi it’s the ring that kuku matters, all join.

This one even has bling.

This hater that choked their mouth in the gist.

How you ask your crush to marry you.

This plot twist.

This shocked fiance.

This one that proposed with bananas

Now that she has these many ‘proposals’, Saba Lee better invite us to the ‘wedding’ o.

1. When oyinbo people realize roasted corn is fire

2. When Lagos danfo meets London bus

3. Kekes cannot be left out

4. These hawkers fit right in

5. People in France still have to eat groundnut, right?

6. When you’re going abroad and you remember to take your busstop with you

7. Lagos taxi lounging in Monaco

8. When you’re in Britain and Nigeria at the same time

I know you love it. You’re welcome!

1. Your girl Rihanna that doesn’t really look like Rihanna.

2. Queen Beyonce that has been transformed into a ‘neckless’ Hausa bride.

3. But our Mummy Oprah is looking like the realest Yoruba mummy ever.

4. And our Aunty Kim looking older than her mum with this makeup *cringe*.

Which picture is the absolute worst for you?

Here are the times he showed us he was a boss at this Photoshop thing:

1. When he posed for the camera with mummy Beyonce.

2. That time he was swinging on a NEPA pole.

3. This one that made us give him a side eye.

4. When he transformed into one of the three statues of Lagos.

5. He’s the only person that can pose on a show he wasn’t even invited to.

6. When he wanted to take John Legend’s place.

7. Just look at him forming ‘animal lover’ with this lion.

8. That time he trolled OAP, Gbemi, for wearing a shirt with his name on it.

9. This really creepy picture of him and Rihanna.

10. That time he wanted to feature in Nicki’s video by force.

11. Whe he was basically looking for The Monalisa’s trouble.

12. When he made Nicki his chair in her ‘Anaconda’ video.

13. When he and Kim broke the internet.

14. That time he held on tightly to Toolz.

15. This picture with Tonto Dike that looks like a prewedding shoot.

1. This guy that’s flying on the wings of an eagle.

2. Just look at his IJGB pose.

3. Haters will say he’s not the biggest boy in town.

4. This guy is basically chilling at the feet of Jesus.

5. When Adekunle Gold wanted to famz Chrissy Teigen by force.

6. How you pose when you want the world to know you’ve been to the Eiffel Tower.

7. When Rihanna got a new toaster.

8. Because she was having relationship problems with her boyfriend.

9. See how paparazzi were disturbing Keri Hilson and her “face cap” wearing boyfriend on the red carpet.

10. Just look at her interesting photoshoot with The Game.

11. See how they’re looking up to heaven together.

12. When you realise eating beans won’t make you tall.

13. That time Drake had to take a Danfo.

14. When she became a fitfam member.

15. When Adekunle Gold took a creepy shower with KIm K.

1. His pet Tiger

2. His trip to France

3. His new testament miracle

4. Her 1998 McLaren

5. His ocean chilling

6. His red ferrari

7. Her royal welcome

8. Her trip to China

9. Her brand new house

10. His view of “the abroad”

11. His trip to the zoo

12. His date with Amber Rose

13. Her skydive without a parachute

4. And our Aunty Kim looking older than her mum with this makeup cringe.