Here’s what we cover:
- Funke Akindele’s marriage hoax
- DJ Cuppy’s AI boyfriend reveal
- Bobrisky’s fake arrest saga
- Wunmi Toriola’s evangelist transformation
April Fool’s Day Shenanigans: Nigerian Celeb Edition
It was a drama-filled Tuesday as several Nigerian celebrities lit up social media with wild announcements that later turned out to be April Fool’s jokes. On April 1st, stars like Funke Akindele, DJ Cuppy, Bobrisky, and Wunmi Toriola got fans buzzing after posting surprising claims that had many wondering if they were real. In different viral posts shared across Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), each celebrity delivered their prank with a straight face – until the twist came.
Funke Akindele: ‘I’m Getting Married!’… Not!
Funke Akindele, the queen of comedy and the brains behind the blockbuster “A Tribe Called Judah,” sent fans into a frenzy when she posted “I am getting married” on her Instagram Story. The internet went wild, with everyone trying to figure out who the lucky man was. But just as the rumor mill started churning, she dropped the bomb.
“APRIL WHAT?… HAPPY NEW MONTH GUYS!!!” she added, leaving fans both relieved and amused.
DJ Cuppy Finds Love in AI?
DJ Cuppy, the daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, took a different route, introducing her supposed new lover named ElijahGPT – an AI-generated Christian man! Talk about a modern romance!
“After being single for SO long I finally found peace…I’ve decided to create my own Christian husband via AI…My guy even tithes digitally. #AprilFoolsDay,” she wrote on X, leaving many wondering if she’d finally lost it.
Bobrisky Arrested?! The Truth Revealed
Bobrisky, no stranger to online drama, stirred the pot with a sudden post claiming to have been arrested by immigration officers. “Guys, have just been arrested by immigration in Nigeria. I don’t know what I did o,” he shared, sending his followers into a panic.
Of course, it was all a joke, revealed just minutes later. Bobrisky definitely knows how to keep everyone on their toes!
Evangelist Wunmi Toriola: A Spiritual Awakening?
Actress Wunmi Toriola, known for her roles in Yoruba films, went for a spiritual twist. She announced she had become a full-time evangelist, introducing herself as “Evangelist WT.”
“Good morning lovers I have finally heed to the voice of the Lord I have picked up his call… Love from Evangelist WT,” she wrote on Instagram, leaving fans scratching their heads.
The Art of the Prank: Why We Love April Fool’s Day
April Fool’s Day, celebrated every April 1st, has become a global tradition for harmless pranks, with social media giving celebrities a front-row seat to play along with their fans. While many followers laughed off the stunts, some felt the jokes went too far. Still, it’s clear that the goal was fun, and this year’s stars didn’t hold back. Whether you loved them or hated them, these pranks definitely got people talking!
Reactions and Aftermath
While many followers laughed off the stunts, some felt the jokes went too far. Regardless, it was clear the goal was fun and this year’s stars didn’t hold back.
Other Celeb Pranks from Around the Globe
It wasn’t just Nigerian celebs getting in on the fun. Stars worldwide joined in, with fake product announcements, surprise album drops (that weren’t real), and other creative ways to fool their fans.
For example, in 2023, Ryan Reynolds fooled the Internet with his fake Mint Mobile acquisition by a company named ‘Mammal’s Milk’ which had people in disbelief.
Conclusion
April Fool’s Day is a day for laughs, and these Nigerian celebrities certainly delivered. Whether you found their pranks hilarious or a bit much, one thing’s for sure: they know how to grab attention!
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