2024 was a 12 months of excessive drama within the Nigerian leisure scene, with public superstar feuds taking centre stage. From fiery social media spats to intense authorized battles, these clashes weren’t simply gossip fodder however intense spectacles that saved followers and observers speaking all 12 months.
Premium Occasions evaluations among the most notable superstar beef of 2024.
1.VDM x Bobrisky
The animosity between social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) and crossdresser Bobrisky took an surprising flip after Bobrisky’s launch from a six-month jail time period for monetary misconduct. VDM posted a viral audio clip of Bobrisky discussing how he allegedly paid ₦15 million to the EFCC to drop cash laundering prices, sparking a feud that nobody noticed coming.
Bobrisky’s refusal to repay ₦4 million borrowed for the alleged EFCC payoff led VDM to launch the recording. Bobrisky dismissed the audio as faux, sparking a collection of on-line insults. The feud prompted investigations by the EFCC, the suspension of senior correctional officers, and a probe by the Home of Representatives, marking some of the intense moments of the 12 months.
2.Burna Boy x Velocity Darlington
Velocity Darlington, aka Akpi, ridiculed Burna Boy’s affiliation with American rapper Diddy, who was entangled in authorized troubles with the FBI.
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The Grammy-winning artiste had Akpi arrested, sparking a heated authorized battle. Following his launch from police custody, Darlington fired again with a diss monitor titled Child Oil, geared toward Burna Boy. The monitor shortly turned in style, climbing to Spotify Nigeria’s High 100 chart, marking an surprising flip within the feud.
On 27 November, Darlington was rearrested whereas performing in Owerri, Imo State, an motion his authorized crew condemned as abusing police authority.
The case has been adjourned to six January 2025 for additional listening to.
3. Blessing Ceo and Nkechi Blessing
The feud between relationship skilled Blessing Okoro, popularly generally known as Blessing CEO, and 35-year-old actress Nkechi Blessing has been ongoing since 2023. The 2 have clashed over varied points, from accusations of flaunting low-quality designer luggage to alleged faux life on social media. This ongoing saga has saved followers on their seats, ready for the next verbal trade.

Their rivalry escalated when Nkechi body-shamed Blessing’s CEO, evaluating her physique to a protest placard, claiming bikinis usually are not for everybody. In response, Blessing’s CEO criticised Nkechi’s desire for relationship youthful males and recounted previous encounters the place she claimed to have “humbled” the actress.
In July, Blessing CEO additionally revealed in a podcast with Uriel Oputa that her dislike for Nkechi stemmed from an earlier incident by which whichNkechi admired her post-liposuction determine and inquired concerning the process. The feud stays unresolved, with each events persevering with their verbal exchanges, leaving the readers inquisitive about its future
4. Iyabo Ojo x VDM
The longstanding feud between social media activist Verydarkman (VDM) and Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo reveals no indicators of easing. VDM has persistently criticised Iyabo, accusing her of withholding details about Mohbad’s demise, involvement in blackmail schemes, and operating the controversial Instagram weblog gistlover.

He additionally alleged that Paulo Okoye, Iyabo’s associate, and her daughter Priscilla had been sexually concerned.
In response, The 46-year-old actress, in an Instagram put up, addressed VDM’s behaviour and questioned his upbringing. In her put up, she acknowledged, “Your dad and mom didn’t give you a nurturing setting,” suggesting that his upbringing lacked love and correct steerage, which she believes formed him “right into a poisonous narcissist” with manipulative tendencies.
5.Gideon Okeke x Jim iyke
Gideon Okeke just lately criticised his colleague Jim Iyke, revealing he sustained a critical damage throughout a manufacturing beneath Iyke’s supervision, which required stitches and took three months to heal.

The 41-year-old actor additionally mocked Jim Iyke, calling him a “small boy with a faux accent.” Up to now, Jim Iyke has not responded to those allegations.
6.Yul Edochie x Kanayo .O. Kanayo
In September, Yul Edochie criticised veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo after Kanayo interviewed Yul’s brother, Linc Edochie, on his podcast. In the course of the interview, Linc suggested Yul to maintain his controversial marriage to Judy Austin off social media.

Reacting to the interview, Yul posted a viral Instagram put up calling Kanayo “silly,” prompting netizens to flood the Kanayo Instagram web page to alert him of the insult.
In response to the trending put up, Kanayo quietly unfollowed Yul on Instagram.
7.Burna Boy x Eedris Abdulkareem
In February, Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy and veteran musician Eedris Abdulkareem clashed over a controversial remark Eedris made throughout an upcoming episode of The Trustworthy Bunch Podcast.

Within the podcast, Eedris criticised Burna Boy for claiming that nobody in Nigeria had ever supported him, describing the assertion as “silly discuss.”
Triggered by the comment, Burna Boy took to his X (previously Twitter) account to fireplace again at Eedris. In a now-deleted put up, he mocked the veteran artist, saying he blamed those that had contributed to Eedris’s hospital payments throughout his well being disaster. Burna Boy additionally insinuated that Eedris lacked entry to the elite areas he frequents, including, “I want we may meet by mistake.”
In response, Eedris condemned Burna Boy’s feedback, notably about his well being challenges, and launched a diss monitor titled Essay to Burna Boy.
8.Transportable x Bobrisky
Controversial singer Transportable and Bobrisky clashed in March after the latter gained ‘Greatest Dressed Feminine’ and was awarded N1 million on the film Beast of Two Worlds premiere.

Transportable, displeased with Bobrisky’s emergence as ‘Greatest Dressed Feminine’, criticised for awarding him, arguing that the choice promotes homosexuality and claiming that Bobrisky didn’t advantage the ‘Greatest Dressed Feminine’ award as a result of he isn’t biologically a feminine.
Nevertheless, Bobrisky, displeased with Transportable’s criticism, retaliated and described the singer as an unlucky particular person who envied his success.
The crossdresser threatened to cope with Transportable as he rained curses on him and his household.
In response to Bobrisky’s threats, Transportable recorded a diss monitor titled Brotherhood, straight focusing on the crossdresser.
9. Peter x Paul (PSquare) x Jude Okoye
The reconciliation of P-Sq. in 2021 has been short-lived.

In August, Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, confirmed in an interview with Metropolis FM that their music group, P-Sq., not existed.
Paul Okoye (Rudeboy) accused his twin brother, Peter Okoye Mr P), of petitioning the EFCC towards him for the alleged diversion of P-Sq.’s funds and unexplained wealth. Rudeboy additionally claimed that Mr P stole their track, Successful, which was initially meant for his or her comeback album.
In response, Peter launched an audio recording on Instagram exhibiting a dialogue concerning the track’s creation, throughout which he directed Paul on the best way to carry out sure elements.
10.VDM x Falz
In September, Premium Occasions reported that activist Verydarkman (VDM) posted a leaked audio clip of Bobrisky on Instagram, alleging that the crossdresser implicated rapper Falz and his father, human rights lawyer Femi Falana, in serving to him evade a jail time period.

Falz and his father denied the claims and filed a lawsuit towards VDM, demanding a retraction and an apology. Nevertheless, regardless of a court docket order, VDM refused to conform, insisting he had completed nothing unsuitable.
The court docket has adjourned the case until January 2025.
11.Davido x Tiwa Savage
In January, Davido and Tiwa Savage unfollowed one another on Instagram, inflicting a buzz on social media.
Weeks later, Tiwa Savage filed a criticism towards Davido, alleging that the Dami Duro coroner had “threatened to deal with her fuckup in Lagos”.

The songstress additionally accused Davido of straight threatening her privateness and dignity.
In keeping with Tiwa, the battle started on 23 December when she posted an Instagram story that includes herself and Sophia Momodu, the mom of Davido’s first little one. Following this, Davido allegedly despatched messages by way of her supervisor, who can also be a part of his administration crew, accusing her of taunting him and making disrespectful, malicious, and derogatory remarks.
Savage acknowledged that she responded to Davido’s message, asking him to not contact her once more and emphasising that she had supported him and his daughter Imade, notably throughout the lack of his son.
After the petition went viral, Davido ignored it and shared a tweet together with his followers, informing them a couple of track he had simply made.
12.Tekno x Kizz Daniel
In April, Nigerian music stars Daniel Anidugbe, popularly generally known as Kizz Daniel, and Miles Kelechi, aka Tekno, turned embroiled in a public feud after a social media put up alleged that Kizz Daniel had been sharing income from the hit track “Buga” with Tekno.

Tekno instantly denied the claims, responding on social media with a fiery comment: “Him cash no attain. Anyone wey put out that faux interview, thunder fireplace your mama…”
Almost two weeks later, Kizz Daniel reacted with a sarcastic response, stating, “Dem point out cash, you sef dey discuss and spewing shit like an*s. See ekuke, the way in which we rescue with BUGA!! Oloribu omo ale.”
In retaliation, Tekno shot again, “Hope you might be trending now, idiot! Cautious o, breeze blow, fowl nyash dey open. I’m not the one to be performed with earlier than I Kattwilliams your ass.”
13.Davido x Wizkid
Afrobeat superstars David Adeleke and Ayodeji Balogun have been rivals since 2014.
On 29 April, their long-standing feud resurfaced when Wizkid shared a leaked video of Davido begging a feminine affiliate on his knees. He used the video to mock Davido, suggesting his followers wanted to beg equally for brand new music.

Davido fired again with cryptic tweets seemingly geared toward Wizkid, the Ojuelegba crooner.
In a single tweet, Davido wrote, “Dem no know your Gbedu,” a possible jab at Wizkid, who introduced his album Morayo. The 30BG boss added, “When gentle comes, darkness vanishes. Let’s get lively.”
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Later, Wizkid took to X, writing, “U know what…no level. Delusional niggas, pray for y’all.”
Davido swiftly responded, stating, “We aren’t delusional. You’re a sick man.”
Wizkid countered with two laughing emojis and posted a leaked viral video of Davido on his knees, seemingly begging a feminine affiliate.
Davido retorted, “That’s what I assumed. Nothing to say! That’s the reason I finished losing my clout and jeopardising my tens of millions of USD in endorsements on somebody whose profession was resurrected a number of years in the past simply to die once more. NEXT!!”
Unbothered, Wizkid dismissed Davido’s remarks, asserting his dominance: “I received nun to say to you, my boy! I can retire at the moment, and also you’re nonetheless not on my stage. You’re an influencer with a songwriter. I want you properly.”
5 months later, Wizkid, seemingly unprovoked, launched a scathing assault on Davido, even jabbing his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, popularly generally known as the “dancing governor.”
He boasted about being wealthier and a superior singer in comparison with Davido.
“First, you’re not as fly as me, can’t sing or make music like me, can’t costume, you don’t earn more money than me, and also you don’t even have hoes like me. You don’t know your self. You’re low-cost; you pull up for lower than we do! Now fuck off, you spoilt Wealthy little one! That’s all you might be! Fuck you and your dad’s cash, we received ours! Each nigga round you broke! Your dumb ass lawyer flies with you all over the place dressed like basket mouth, lol; our legal professionals are too busy for that shit! You children!’’ his tweet learn.
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