Big Brother Naija Level Up winner Ijeoma Otabor, also referred to as Phyna, has stunned internet users with her stunning Valentine-themed photos.
The reality star celebrated Valentine’s Day by posting stunning photos that accentuated her curves and beauty.
Phyna considered the idea that being single is not about being unloved, but rather about accepting one’s own empowerment, taking one’s time to mold one’s life, and making thoughtful companionship choices in her caption.
“Being single used to mean that nobody wanted you,” the author said.
It indicates that you’re a fairly sexy person who takes time to consider what kind of life you want and who you want to spend it with.
For those who are single after Valentine’s Day, Tochi, an ex-BBNaija housemate, has a question.
When most of them complained that they had not received gifts, he asked how they were doing.
After Valentine’s Day, which was recently over, Tochi is getting in touch with the unmarried individuals who were depressed before to the holiday.
After February 14th, he inquired as to their continued existence.
“Did you die now that February 14th has passed and you’re still single?” he wrote.
See reactions below;
simplyrahyo replied: “Nooo very much alive bro 😂😂😂😂”
anikkiee said: “No i did not die. Infact i am not at risk of unwanted pregnancy or infection 😂😂😂😂”
awuklins_celebritytailor penned: “😂😂😂😂😂😂😂tochi😂abeg leave me alone o..to think that it was my birthday..I wish I was born in different month and different date..the eco that comes with feb14th is odukaaa too too much😂”
she_is_emi wrote: “This is a personal attack to me, I’m offended 😂😂😂”
The most streamed musician in Nigeria is none other than Ahmed Ololade, a well-known singer from Nigeria who goes by Asake.
This was disclosed by TurnTable Charts in a list that was made public on its official X account on Wednesday.
Remember that Asake has experienced enormous commercial success ever since his breakthrough song “Omo Ope” was released in 2022?
With 654 million streams, the singer topped the list of Nigerian artists who were most streamed in 2023.
He received 654 million plays on YouTube, Boomplay, Spotify, and Apple Music.
After releasing two albums and two EPs, Seyi Vibez came in second place with 533 million streams, and Davido came in third place with 328 streaming from his fourth album, “Timeless.”
Omah Lay, with 301 million streams, ranks fourth.
With 301 million streams, Omah Lay finishes in fourth place, while Burna Boy completes the top 5 with 282 million streams, helped along by the publication of his seventh album, “I Told Them.”
DJ Cuppy, a Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, has given some advice to women.
The rich heiress cautioned ladies against putting all of their eggs in one basket on Valentine’s Day.
“Ladies, stop putting all your eggs in one basket—today is Valentine’s Day, not Easter 🧺 #CuppyDat,” she added.
View comments on her post below;
“You didn’t put all of your eggs in one basket, but here you are with zero man, have shame 🤡,” Big Derrick remarked.
YUSUF declared: “People do Val You see nothing festive, therefore you don’t get married.
“Last year you post Ryan Taylor now only you.. love is not for the weak,” said Currency-dc.
“Cuppy, are you now suggesting that ladies should start double dating.
“Because u no get anyone this time around,” stated Mr. Versatile. If not, you wouldn’t be using images of oppressed people by now. You become a motivational speaker as you don’t grasp it now.
As Angel, the former Big Brother Naija housemate, turned one year older, she was showered with gifts, two million naira, and a romantic supper with her boyfriend, Soma.
Recall that on February 13, the BBNaija star turned 24 and wrote a heartfelt letter to the woman she is growing into.
To celebrate her day, a large number of her followers showed up to get gifts from her. Different gift boxes, each holding a unique thing.
To celebrate her birthday, her fan following, the Archangels, also gave her a financial present of two million naira.
With all the lights off and candles lighted to create a calm ambience, Angel and her partner, Soma, enjoyed a romantic dinner in a loving and caring environment.
According to Alex Asuogha, a BBNaija star, many use their childhood trauma as a justification for their behavior.
She was responding to a therapist’s assertion that self-isolation at times of overload may indicate that a person had to work through a lot of issues by themselves as a youngster.
Alex responded by asking people to quit blaming their parents and those around them for their adult behavior on her Instagram stories. She made the case that some people had wonderful childhoods but experienced events as adults that had an impact on them.
She made the point that, despite the existence of childhood trauma, adults ought to quit using it as an excuse for their negative attitudes or inadequate life adaption abilities.
Ashabi Simple, a singer, has turned to social media to express her love for her fourth child, singer Portable.
A heartfelt Valentine’s Day love note was sent by her on her Instagram story.
Following the singer’s public admission that she is not his wife but rather his baby mother and side chick, Ashabi made this statement.
She penned:
“I refuse to depart. I’m not going to give up. and will show up whenever you require me. You may not believe it. You can attempt to dissuade me by saying that I’ll simply walk away, but that will never happen. Regardless of the cause for departure.
I will always be here for you because I adore you.
She continued, saying:
I’d rather schedule a time to talk to you than over
I would rather schedule time with you than with someone else. I hope you have a happy Valentine’s Day.
“Some people have never received valentine packages” and similar posts like this are probably the first thing you’d come across as you log in to any social media platform on the 14th of February every year.
Some playfully refer to this day as a perfect one to apply pressure and ‘press the necks’ of single people. But, has there ever been a day when single people are not subjected to pressure from couples? Those people have always restricted our airflow! God abeg!
To those of us single, it’s just another day to be reminded of our inexistent love life and to be pressured further when those in relationships upload lovely, and cute pictures and video evidence of them exchanging Valentine’s packages or gifts, flowers, and so on.
The work automatically assigned to the singles on this day is to display the ‘raise am, raise am’ act. Some do this by liking the couples’ posts, exclaiming, and leaving comments like ‘he-he’ ‘ awwn’ ‘God abeg’ and ‘God when’ while some will rather hiss, squeeze their faces, and scrunch their nose as they scroll past the posts with a speed of light.
People’s opinions about Valentine’s Day vary.
Some view this day as ‘overhyped’, some deem it important and look forward to it, every year while some think it is just like every other day. What then is the big deal about Valentine’s Day?
For the lucky few, it’s a day of happiness and to further bond with one another, for others it’s a day that opens up old wounds.
Now, here comes the question, Is Valentine’s Day really what it should be nowadays?
What’s Valentine’s Day all about?
Valentine’s Day is all about love.
St. Valentine, patron of love.
Valentine’s Day was presented in honor and remembrance of St. Valentine, a Roman priest. It is said that this man displayed love in its greatest form for the church through dedication and laying down His life. Since then, Valentine’s Day has been celebrated as a day of “love”. A day celebrated between loved ones with a theme colour of white and red that symbolizes this special day.
Over time, Valentine’s Day evolved from the celebration of St. Valentine’s sacrificial love to a day for individuals, friends, and families to rekindle and keep the fire of their undying love for each other burning bright, to ensure their bond wax stronger, and to appreciate one another through admirable gestures, such as exchange of beautiful words, and substantial gifts that further preach love to their loved ones.
But, spoiler alert!!!
Valentine’s Day has lost its actual substance and uniqueness. Nowadays, the exchange of material things is used to measure the extent of love between couples. High expectations as well as competition for who got the most expensive gifts are now the order of the day during Valentine’s Day. Also, Comparisons of what others did for their partners to what their partners did for them now matter over the real love that should be celebrated. Most people believe that the only genuine manner their partners can sincerely establish their love for them is through expensive gifts which should not be so.
Valentine’s Day has been reduced to one single day that is all about overhyped excitement of partners who forget being good or showing love to one another for the rest of the year. The majority have misplaced perceptions about Valentine’s Day and they celebrate it just to follow the bandwagon.
Series of events on Valentine’s Day
We witness diverse happenings on Valentine’s Day, some lovely and prayer point worthy while some are filled with sad experiences. The lucky few get appreciated, and some get served premium breakfast as ‘e dey hot’.
We see instances of a cheating partner getting exposed as Valentine gifts and the bearers of the gifts collide with one another in the house of a girlfriend or vice versa. Both men and women are dumbfounded as they witness or see videos of their supposed partners presenting gifts to another person.
For people like this, Valentine’s Day will forever be a sour day until someone somewhere, the right man or woman appears to change their view about it.
Then, there are the ones who experience kindness from real partners who immensely understand and incorporate intentionality on a normal day aside the Valentine’s Day. To them, Valentine’s Day is just a plus one day to wax stronger and a reminder that their love can’t be shaken.
I know at this point, you’re wondering how to reset the true purpose of Valentine’s Day.
Here are some updates;
• As a person with an active relationship, avoid exerting pressure on your partners to get you expensive gifts as regards Valentine’s Day, as this is somehow unkind and stressful. Do away with high expectations and let your main focus be on growing to be better in your relationship.
• If your partner is not buoyant enough to get you any gift whatsoever, spend quality time with them, and bond over meaningful things on this day, it might be a movie night together in your room, or a game night. Indulge in any other interest you have observed that sparks joy in your partner.
• If you have once been hurt on Valentine’s Day, it’s understandable if your view about it changed completely after that experience but trust me, you’re deserving of love in its purest form. Be open-minded and give love another try.
...life let me embrace my ‘single to stupor’ life
• To those of us single, let us keep exclaiming ‘God when’ to couples pictures!
• I’d advise us to not be a troll or leave hateful comments under couples’ posts or take memes or posts pointing at our dilemma to heart. Have it in mind that one of these days “God go run am” And if all those get to you, you better go find a partner! Or humor yourself and order a Valentine’s package for yourself, take pictures, and caption it “Valentine gifts from my man/woman” so you too won’t ‘carry last’
In all, we should be willing to rewire our ethos on the perception of Valentine’s Day. It’s all about love and love is all about being sacrifial, pure, selfless, and not materialistic as material things are just a plus. Therefore, all-round love should be the order of the day.
