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  • Another Interview with Threads: “Is This What Love-Bombing Is Like?”

    Zikoko walks into a bar outside Meta HQ and sees Threads drinking away its sorrows. It was a harrowing sight, so we decided to engage it in conversation.

    Zikoko: Ahn ahn, Threads. Long time no see.

    Threads: Don’t patronise me. Leave this place.

    Zikoko: But you wanted us to patronise you last month. Why are you giving mixed signals?

    Threads: How can you even accuse me of mixed signals? After everything you guys did to me.

    Zikoko: (Scratches head) Sorry o. What did we do? A lot has happened this year, and we can’t remember everything.

    Threads: We literally spoke a month ago. 

    You and everyone else acted like I was the app you’d been looking for all your life. You made me think I was the best thing ever — 30 million sign-ups in less than 24 hours. You people love-bombed me. 

    Zikoko: What do you want us to say? It wasn’t us.

    Threads: Are you gaslighting me right now?

    Zikoko: Oya, wait. Listen to me. We can work things out.

    Threads: You all said you loved me because I wasn’t toxic. Only for you to start breadcrumbing me. You people barely open me anymore. And now, you want me to open up to you? 

    On top of that, you went back to your toxic “X”.

    Zikoko: (quietly blushing at the mention of “X”)…

    We’re… we’re sorry.

    Threads: Save it, please. You’re all scum.

    Zikoko: There’s just something about “X”. We just don’t have that fire with you. But you deserve better.

    Threads: Please, shut up.

    *Bursts into hot tears*

    My God will judge you.

    Zikoko: Oya, stop crying. It’s enough. Sorry. We’re here for you.

    Threads: Promise?

    Zikoko: …

    NEXT READ: 24 Hours of Threading: A Report Card for Twitter’s New Rival, “Threads”

    Sheriff Alimi

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  • How to Become an Influencer on Threads

    Be an IG baddie

     IG is for photos and reels only. On Threads, you can become a thought leader on top of all the slaying.

    Become friends with Zuck

    We all know it’s Zuck’s app and he makes the rules. Become friends with him and start engaging with his posts. People will notice you because nepotism always wins.

    Aggressively share relationship tips

    People love love, and they love the people who teach them how to do it right. Become a virtual dating coach and see how many followers you get.

    Start an FC fight

    Threads is in its early days, so there’s no Wizkid FC yet. You can lead the charge by creating some division. Call Davido a new cat and watch how fast you blow.

    Pretend you’re Elon Musk

    Everyone knows Elon Musk is salty about the existence of Threads, so no one expects him to sign up. That’s your cue to rise to the occasion and pretend to be him for a while. Before people find out, you’re already popular.

    Ask a silly question

    We all hope Threads is an escape from the silliness of Twitter, but that’s where you come in. You’ll play devil’s advocate by constantly asking silly questions like, “Who should pay on the first date?” Your folk will find you in no time.

    NEXT READ: A Zikoko Masterclass: How To Find A Husband In 30 Minutes

    Sheriff Alimi

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  • Keeping Up With Nigerian Lawmakers on Threads

    There is a new social media platform that might be giving Elon Musk a run for his money and having him choke on whatever irks his throat. Ever since Twitter had Mr. Musk as its new landlord, things haven’t quite been the same. And on Wednesday, July 5, Meta launched a messaging app called “Threads” that looks like the start of a new era for many social media users. 

    What exactly is Threads, and how is it different? 

    Threads is a text-based social messaging app launched in over 100 countries that allows you to follow the same accounts you do on Instagram. You can post pictures or texts and like, comment, repost, and quote them. While it’s yet to have a trend table or options for sending private messages, unlike the Bird app, Threads is free, and you can put the worries of exceeding a daily limit behind you. 

    For many people, especially Nigerians who have a larger following on Instagram than Twitter, this new app is an opportunity to create a new social media personality. After all, it’s never too late to achieve your dreams of becoming an influencer. And it also looks like Nigerian lawmakers have the same idea as many of them have become “Tailors”, as many Nigerians call themselves on Threads. Hours after its launch, they’ve begun sewing content for many Nigerians.

    Download the Citizen Election Report: Navigating Nigeria’s Political Journey

    Who are the lawmakers there now?

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

    Since the days of his campaign, no love has been lost between Tinubu and the Bird app, so Threads might finally give him a chance to breathe.

    Babajide Sanwo-Olu

    If there’s one thing the Lagos state governor does well, it’s preaching the gospel of his good news and putting his legs in strategic corners, and a new app isn’t going to stop him. 

    Abba Kabir Yusuf

    Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, also didn’t carry last here. He’s already spreading his message of good tidings. 

    So far, eight other governors have joined the Threads app; they include Prince Dapo Abiodun, Ogun state governor; Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom state governor; Bala Mohammed, Bauch state governor; Peter Mbah, Enugu state governor; Biodun Oyebanji, Ekiti state governor; Uba Sani, Kaduna state governor; Yahaya Bello, Kogi state governor; and Seyi Makinde, Oyo state governor. 

    Other key lawmakers and political figures on the app are Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Atiku Abubakar, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Vice-President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin. 

    Also joining the Threads are some key government agencies, such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), to remind you that you can’t escape tax in this administration, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), with their message of catching drug abusers and traffickers.

    As expected, you’ll also find many media houses like the National Television Authority (NTA), Silverbird TV, Arise News, Channels Television, and the TVC on the new tailoring app.

    Also, Read: New Phase, Who This? The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Resurgence

    And, of course, ZikokoCitizen is on Threads to ensure you’re always up to date with everything and anything Nigerian in politics, policies, and governance. 

    Tolu Omotesho

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  • Interview with Threads: “Come to Me All Ye Who Are Heavy Laden” 

    Zikoko walks into a big corner office in Meta’s HQ and sees Threads lounging in a big seat.

    Threads: Welcome!

    Zikoko looks around the office.

    Threads: You like it, right? It’s mine.

    Zikoko: Is it?

    Threads: I have my own computer and chair, and look at my coffee station.

    Zikoko looks at what Threads is pointing at — a tray with 3-in-1 coffee sachets, two plastic cups and a hot water flask.

    Zikoko: So you left Twitter for…

    Threads flies out of her executive chair and shuts the door.

    Threads: Don’t say that name here.

    Zikoko: But that’s your former employer.

    Threads: Please, the fact that people make a couple threads on that app doesn’t mean anything. I’m my own boss now.

    Zikoko: You answer to Instagram and Meta, so technically, you’re not.

    Threads:

    Did they send you?

    Zikoko: Who? 

    Threads: (whispers) Twitter. 

    Zikoko:

    Threads: 30 million sign ups in less than 24 hours is not beans o. They must be astonished by my good fortune. 

    Zikoko: Okay, that was actually impressive. How did you do that?

    Threads:

    What can I say? The work speaks for itself.

    Zikoko:

    Threads: Look, it’s not my fault that app is going to shit. I didn’t tell anybody to put a daily limit on tweets or to make videos stop in the middle and start playing from the top again. I didn’t ask anyone to make their app glitch. It just did.

    Zikoko: The app started to behave one kind sha.

    Threads: Okay, you too you’re seeing it. That’s why I made my app. It’s a safe space for all who are tired of that mess. You already know the people on the app. You just have to sign in and… thread?

    Zikoko:

    Thread: Tread carefully.

    Zikoko:

    Threads: Yeah, me neither. Sew?

    Zikoko: It’s not the worst. But “Tweet” still sounds better sha.

    Threads: I’ll think up something better later.

    Zikoko: You should.

    Chioma Munachi

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  • 24 Hours of Threading: A Report Card for Twitter’s New Rival, “Threads”

    It’s been over 24 hours since Mark Zuckerberg’s text-based app, Threads, went live, and that’s enough time to see what the app is really about.

    Is it worth the hype? Should you completely port from Twitter? What are the perks? In no particular order, let’s get into it.

    No DMs

    24 Hours of Threading: A Report Card for Twitter’s New Rival, “Threads”

    A win for Twitter here. However, knowing Zuckerberg, he’s probably developing a different messenger app for Threads, just like he did for Facebook.

    You need an IG account

    At the moment, there’s no option to create an account when you launch the app. You can only log in with an existing Instagram account.

    Picture/video quality 

    24 Hours of Threading: A Report Card for Twitter’s New Rival, “Threads”

    You don’t have to worry about the quality of your JPEGs or videos. The app retains original quality after uploading media.

    Share threads to your IG story/feed

    24 Hours of Threading: A Report Card for Twitter’s New Rival, “Threads”

    You can share your posts from the Threads app to your Instagram feed or story. However, when you share to your story, the link is not clickable.

    Share threads to Twitter 

    24 Hours of Threading: A Report Card for Twitter’s New Rival, “Threads”

    The app also allows you to share Threads to your Twitter timeline. Interesting.

    No hashtags yet

    The hashtag feature isn’t functional on the app at the moment. There’s also no trend table to keep tab of trending topics.

    Follower count

    Threads does not show the number of people you’re following but shows the number of followers you have.

    No Ads

    The app is a complete no-ads land right now, but that might change soon, knowing how Meta moves on their other platforms.

    Verification 

    24 Hours of Threading: A Report Card for Twitter’s New Rival, “Threads”

    There’s no option to apply for a verification badge at the moment. However, users who are verified on Instagram are automatically verified when they join.

    Take breaks

    Is Mark trying to say something about social media addiction? Anyway, Threads allows you to take breaks after spending time on the app. You’ll get a reminder to close the app when it’s time to take your break.

    Save pictures

    24 Hours of Threading: A Report Card for Twitter’s New Rival, “Threads”

    There’s no option to save media on the app right now. You can only take screenshots and make screen recordings.

    Can’t delete Threads account

    24 Hours of Threading: A Report Card for Twitter’s New Rival, “Threads”

    Right now, you’ll be deleting your Instagram account if you try to delete your Threads account. However, the app allows you to deactivate your profile.

    No edits

    24 Hours of Threading: A Report Card for Twitter’s New Rival, “Threads”

    Zuckerberg might be pulling an Elon Musk move here and planning to include an edit option in a paid version. Fingers crossed.

    500 character limit

    This is a significant boost from Twitter’s 280 character limit. Zuckerberg said: Thread away!

    Hide like count

    24 Hours of Threading: A Report Card for Twitter’s New Rival, “Threads”

    Just like Instagram, Threads allows you to hide the like count on your posts. 

    Hide comments

    Threads allows you to hide unwanted comments on your posts from followers and other users on the app.

    Follow anyone on Instagram

    There’s an icon in the profile section that allows you to follow new people or Threads users on Instagram.

    Adeyinka Odutuyo

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  • QUIZ: How Many Words Can You Form From “Threads” In One Minute?

    How Many Words Can You Form From “Threads” In One Minute?

    Olayoyin Olorunmota

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  • 8 Twitter NG Behaviours We Don’t Want To See on Threads

    Elon Musk’s recent shakedown on Twitter sent users running to Donald Trump’s Truth Social, but a new competitor, Threads, has joined the conversation.

    8 Twitter NG Behaviours We Don’t Want To See on Threads

    Source: The Guardian

    Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta released Threads; an alternative to Twitter. As usual, Nigerians are already setting up camp in the Thread-verse and doing the things Nigerians do. The follow-trains have started and the catfishers are trying to get their follower-count up. God, abeg. While we can deal with these behaviours on Twitter, it’s going to be shege pro-max to experience the same on Threads. 

    Follow for Follow

    8 Twitter NG Behaviours We Don’t Want To See on Threads

    Almost everybody on Twitter NG wants that influencer bag but can we relax for a moment? That follow-train business should stop on Twitter. Threads allows you to automatically import your Instagram followers to the app, so maybe get your instagram following up. 

    IFB

    8 Twitter NG Behaviours We Don’t Want To See on Threads

    This can be so annoying, especially when you’re trying to get to the root of a trending gist in the comments. Zuckerberg should better have a Threads-jail to deal with the human bots fond of this spammy behaviour.

    Catfishing

    8 Twitter NG Behaviours We Don’t Want To See on Threads

    This is rampant on Twitter. The play is, men create accounts, use pictures of random pretty girls with the aim of gaining new followers and even gifts from thirsty men. Threads is in its early days, so better look before you leap so you don’t get catfished. 

    Fan wars

    8 Twitter NG Behaviours We Don’t Want To See on Threads

    They were pretty funny in the beginning days but things have gotten so toxic these days. Tweet an opinion about an artist and his minions will have your neck for it. It’s possible to love an artist and still criticize their work, please.

    Hijacking trending topics

    Imagine seeing Davido on the trend table only to click and see posts about perfume oil, ewa aganyin, ring light, etc. God abeg. We don’t need the vendors and small business owners bringing this behaviour to Threads.

    Ratio count

    If you’ve been long enough on Twitter you’ll be familiar with the words “Touch this ratio”. It’s a passive aggressive way of ignoring a smelling take, or one that just doesn’t align with popular opinion. It’s giving “cyberbullying” and we don’t want that in a new space.

    False retweet alarms

    Twitter influencers do this when they need engagement on their tweets. They jump on a trending story, make a post about it and add “Retweet Aggressively” like we can’t tell it’s the engagement they want. Please and respectfully, nothing of such on Threads. 

    Daniel Regha

    Twitter NG users have accepted Daniel Regha as the monster they made. Hopefully he doesn’t port to Threads and choke us with his unwarranted opinions on everything. Actually, knowing Regha, he’s probably criticizing Threads on Threads already.

    Adeyinka Odutuyo

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