LAGOS, NIGERIA — In a fiery online exchange that has captivated Nigeria’s social media landscape, comedian Seyi Law has reignited his feud with influencer Tunde Ednut. The controversy centers around Seyi Law’s claim that President Bola Tinubu personally called Tunde Ednut on his birthday, a gesture that allegedly left the influencer “giddy with joy.”
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- Seyi Law alleges Tunde Ednut received a birthday call from President Tinubu, challenging him to deny it.
- Accusations of hypocrisy are leveled against influencers who publicly criticize the government while privately seeking its favor.
- Seyi Law hints at Tunde Ednut’s alleged associations with controversial figures in Nigeria’s political and economic spheres.
- Social media reactions are mixed, with some supporting Seyi Law’s transparency and others criticizing the public airing of personal disputes.
📜 The Full Story:
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law has taken to social media to challenge influencer Tunde Ednut, alleging that President Bola Tinubu personally called Ednut to wish him a happy birthday. Seyi Law claims that Ednut was thrilled by the call, sharing his excitement with others.
In a post, Seyi Law wrote:
“Let Tunde Ednut come and deny that he was not excited when Mr. President called him on his birthday, and he was calling people in Nigeria that he couldn’t believe it. Let him deny it and swear with his future children’s destiny if it didn’t happen.”
Seyi Law further accused Ednut of publicly criticizing the government while privately seeking its favor, stating, “They come online to pander to the mob but are hustling behind. God will judge all our hypocrisy.”
The comedian also hinted at Ednut’s alleged connections with individuals linked to controversial former minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, suggesting that time will reveal the truth.
🎥 Watch the Video:
For more context, watch the video below where Tunde Ednut responds to Seyi Law’s comments:
💬 Top Comments from X (Twitter):
@officialmarleytiny: “I’m glad everybody is starting to see who Tunde is and the kind of things he do!”
@slimbiuu: “Hmmmmmmmmm! O deep ooo! When a full-grown man writes like this, know there’s more to it words can’t express.”
@officialkolawoleige: “There is no saint without a past and no sinner without a future.”
@directorscarf9ja: “Bro, I’m so disappointed at you. Agbalagba alatenuje.”
@fermonla: “@seyilaw1 can you and @mazitundeednut find a way to resolve your differences?”
@fattylincorn_01: “All these guys are hustlers but lying to their bunch of Mumu followers.”
@ObumO: “I recall during the last election & it was Tunde Ednut’s birthday…”
@claxicalceleboy: “That call was the most important call in his life till date… Oloshi ni won.”
@Blazing_innies: “How does kneeling down to greet and calling Tunde to wish him happy birthday look alike?”
@_ogbenioye: “In the end, everyone is looking out for themselves.”
This public spat between Seyi Law and Tunde Ednut highlights the complexities of public personas and private actions in Nigeria’s entertainment and political spheres. As social media continues to play a significant role in shaping public opinion, the authenticity and integrity of public figures remain under scrutiny.
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