News of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death at a London clinic has rippled across Nigeria, drawing emotional, spiritual, and controversial reactions, especially from public figures in the entertainment and media space.
Reactions poured in from celebrities and media personalities following Buhari’s passing in London
Charly Boy delivered a scathing reaction to Buhari’s reported death, calling for karma to handle him. …CONTINUE READING
The 82-year-old former military leader and civilian president reportedly passed away after weeks of observation in intensive care due to an undisclosed illness.
Tributes have been pouring in, and Nigerian celebrities are not left out. Here are their reactions
1. Charly Boy: “May Karma be his portion” Outspoken veteran entertainer and activist, Charly Boy, did not mince words in his reaction. Known for being a critic of Buhari’s administration, he shared a cryptic and biting post on Instagram:
“See dis AI looking man.If true true dis na Buhari,God biko, joor handle this man the way he handled all of us frustrated Nigerians. May Karma be his portion.” His comment stirred intense conversations online, with some agreeing and others accusing him of disrespecting the dead.
2. Daniel Regha: ‘We suffered under’ Social critic Daniel Regha said he would remember the ex-President for the suffering during his administration
“Buhari’s govts made life difficult for Nigerians; we suffered in more ways than one, including me. That’s all I remember.”
3. DJ Switch: Reacting to the news, she wrote: “Wow! The sweet reality of inevitability. RIP MF. One down.”
DJ Switch gained prominence in 2020 when she did a live coverage showing protesters being shot at by personnel of the Nigerian Army at the Lekki Toll Gate during the #EndSARS protest
4. Rufai Oseni: “Sai Baba Forever” Prominent journalist and TV anchor, Rufai Oseni, simply wrote: “Sai Baba. Sai Buhari.”
The short but loaded statement recalled the popular campaign slogan used by Buhari’s loyalists, triggering both nostalgia and debate among readers online.
5. Bugzy Dvinci: “Buharia Nigeria” Singer and social media personality Bugzy Dvinci reacted with a blend of sarcasm and sadness: “Ex-President is gone. Chai. My Boo Boo Buhari wey Buharia Nigeria.”
