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Ncross-dresser igerian tranversite/ Idris Okuneye, popularly known to as Bobrisky, is a celebrity known for controversies on social media. He rose to fame via snap chat giving his viewers a daily dose of his life as a man dressed up as a woman and making insightful statements about being the biggest ‘girl’ in Nigeria. Over the years, Bobrisky has had good and bad social media publicity, but he remains one of the most intriguing celebrities on social media. His recent birthday party was one of the most talked-about social media topics this year. He dresses like a woman, acts like a woman and actually boasts of his many beaus who spend lavishly on him. He/She has many times, dared women to step up to him when it comes to showing off and using his ‘assets’ well!
Toke Makinwa is also undoubtedly one of the most controversial social media celebrities in Nigeria. The OAP and actress is a very vocal celebrity who never shies away from making statements that are so bold it’s knocks the socks off listeners! She says things that people might think but are not brave enough to say. Some of her comments have sparked numerous debates among Nigerian social media users. Her TikTok impersonations are also literally off the roof with each one getting tens of thousands of likes each time. Toke loves attention and knows how to keep her audience captivated. Like her or not, she cannot be ignored. Even with all the negative backlash she has gotten for some of her outrageous commentaries, Toke has built a solid personal brand that has made her one of Nigeria’s highest-paid social media influencers. With her social media presence, Toke has written a book, built a fashion brand that designs bags, makeup, and more.
Tonto Dikeh is unarguably Nollywood’s most controversial actress. The singer, songwriter, and actress came into the social media limelight when her marriage dispute with her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, was made public on social media. She made several alligations concerning him which eventually led to their divorce.
The mother of one is also one of Nollywood’s most prominent actors but has caused more controversies with her posts and comments on her personal life than her acting career. Tonto was in a recent in social media brouhaha with her now ex-boyfriend, who claims the actress can only be compared to Helen of Troy.
B urnaboy is one of Nigeria’s biggest music exports to the world and easily one of the most talented musicians in Africa today. But like with all superstars, perceptions are made rightly or wrongly depending on what is posted about them. The Grammy and BET award winner is known for making controversial statements on Twitter or dragging issues with fellow Nigerian musical artists, claiming to be the best in the music game. He is also controversial for criticizing the Nigerian government, but if anything, this only increases his already massive following on all major social platforms.