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Relationships: Things You Should Not Do While Going Through A Breakup

Published

9 years ago

16th August 2017

Going through a breakup can be tough for anyone, especially if the relationship was serious. When going through these tough times, we begin lashing out and doing things out of the ordinary to make us feel better. But, does it really make us feel better or is it just a temporary feeling?

It is understandable to have that urge to f*ck ish up because your mate cheated on you or took it as far as leaving you for someone else. At times, we cannot help our reaction during these circumstance because it was unexpected and we do not know how to react.

Growing up, our parents or older siblings would talk to us about everything from sex to dating. Why don’t they prepare us for heartache?

Breakups cause you to make drastic decisions. I wish someone talked to me before I began busting windows, slashing tires or cutting my hair.

Here are 10 things that I wish someone shared with me after my first breakup:

Do Not Stalk Their Social Media: Stalking your exes social media does nothing but cause more heartache, especially if they have moved on. No need to go through their photos trying to piece certain events together, so that you can call him and curse him out. Of course, some people are in denial on whether or not they are a stalker. If you find that every time you log onto Facebook or Instagram you are checking their page, you are a stalker. Let it go! You will see that if you cut that toxic out of your life, you will feel a lot better.

Do Not Continue Having S*x With Your Ex: The worst thing to do while going through a breakup is continuing to have s*x with your ex. I don’t care how good they are in the bedroom. If you continue to let him give you those unlimited orgasms, you will never get over him. Sex confuses things, especially with women. Emotions begin to fall into play, which will have your feelings all over the place.

Stop Drunk Texting/Calling: Usually after a break, you hang out with your friends to get over the ex that broke your heart. While you are out, make sure you don’t happen to drunk dial them or text them while calling them every kind of negative name you can think of. Also, you don’t want to call them crying and trying to find ways for you two to get back together. Alcohol and their number can end your night in frustration and more heartache.

No Need For Revenge: I actually learned this the hard way. In the back of our minds, we think that if we do the same thing they have done to us we will feel better. Well, I am here to tell you that it doesn’t feel good. Sometimes it can blow up right in front of you and cause you even more pain. Karma is real, so let her do her thing!

Stop With The Self-Pity: Don’t blame yourself for the breakup, especially if it wasn’t your fault. We often question ourselves hoping to find the answers we are lacking. “What did I do to deserve this?” “Why would you do this to me?”

Don’t Read Old Messages/Letters: After a breakup, have you ever found yourself reading through old text messages reliving the moment? Let them go ASAP! Delete everything from the messages to emails. Hell, even delete their contact information out of your phone. I know you know their number by heart but try not to dial it.

Do Not Beg for Reconciliation: Whether you broke it off or vice versa, you should not beg them to take you back. Don’t let anyone feel that they have that much control over you. It’s not worth it.

Do Not With Your Ex: Cut off all types of communication, including their friends and family. The worst feeling is knowing that you have ended things and you are still attached to them in some way. When you break up, so does the family and/or friends. No need to make the situation more difficult than it has to be.

Don’t Rebound: There are some people who may disagree with this one but dating someone right after a breakup is not a good idea. It is not fair to you or them, unless you have an understanding. Take time out for yourself before jumping into another relationship. Many say that the easiest way to get over someone is to get under someone else. Jumping into a relationship soon after a breakup can cause confusion on your end and you don’t want to lead anyone on. Take things slow.

Never Give Up: Never give up on yourself. Don’t let someone make you feel like that you aren’t worthy enough to live. Life is too short. Who’s to say that your ex was the “one” for you anyway? There is someone out there that will love and appreciate you unconditionally.

What would you add to the list?

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Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits?

Published

3 weeks ago

10th September 2026

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Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits? 😂🎶

Nigerian comedian and content creator Josh2Funny has taken his comedy game into music, and Nigerians are definitely having something to say about it.

The comedian released his 15-track album, “On Behalf of Josh,” on July 10, 2026, but instead of fading away after release, the project has continued to generate conversations on X.

And the big question now is:

Should Josh2Funny continue with music or go back to skits? 😂

Fans have been divided. While some listeners openly criticized the album and told him to return to comedy, others found songs they genuinely enjoyed.

One X user joked:

“Josh2Funny stopped doing skits and started music, Everybody wan chop this music money 😂”

Another simply said:

“This Josh2Funny Album no enter make he just go back skit abeg 😂”

But then came “Lembe.” 🔥

The track caught fire on X and eventually became a trending topic in Nigeria. The #LembeChallenge also gained momentum as creators began jumping on the song.

Josh2Funny later announced ₦1 million for winners of the challenge, giving the song another major push.

And it didn’t stop there.

‘INTERNATIONAL’ FT. ICE PRINCE ALSO TRENDED

On another day, “International” featuring Ice Prince generated its own buzz on X.

One fan even called it their favourite song from the album, while praising the collaboration. The post itself pulled thousands of views, showing that people weren’t only talking about Lembe.

From album criticism to trending songs and challenges, “On Behalf of Josh” has kept Josh2Funny’s name in the conversation.

Whether you love the album or think he should return to skits, one thing is clear:

Josh2Funny has succeeded in getting Nigerians talking. 😂🔥

So, let’s settle this once and for all:

Should Josh2Funny continue with MUSIC 🎶 or return to SKITS 😂?

Music or Skits? Drop your answer! 👇

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RUAN-Badkid.96: The Unfiltered Voice Recommitting African Sound to Truth

Published

3 months ago

9th July 2026

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RUAN-Badkid.96 is a Nigerian recording artist whose music refuses to live inside a single genre. Blending Afrobeat, Afrofusion, trap, hip-hop, melodic rap, R&B, and global influences, he creates records that move effortlessly between raw street energy, soulful storytelling, and infectious melodies. Whether delivering hard-hitting bars, emotional love songs, or rhythm-driven African records, his sound is defined by authenticity rather than limitation.

Inspired by both African culture and international music, RUAN-Badkid.96 embraces the confidence and ambition of global hip-hop while staying deeply connected to his roots. His lyrics explore love, heartbreak, betrayal, friendship, social injustice, hope, and the everyday realities of life. He doesn’t create music to follow trends, he creates music to reflect truth, emotion, and human experience.

Behind his fearless image is an artist who believes in kindness, equality, justice, and genuine human connection. His appearance may be intimidating, but his message is rooted in compassion and authenticity. Every record carries a piece of his journey, proving that strength and vulnerability can exist in the same voice.

For RUAN-Badkid.96, music is more than entertainment, it’s a language, a testimony, and a lifelong mission to connect with people through honesty, versatility, and unforgettable sound.

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Meet the Man Who Turned Hype Into a Science: Emmy Blaq, Nigeria’s G.O.A.T. of Hype

Published

4 months ago

5th June 2026

Usman Oladuntoye

If you have ever been at a Nigerian event and found yourself on your feet before the main act even stepped on stage, there is a good chance a hype man was responsible. But not just any hype man. Emmy Blaq, born Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chima and raised in Auchi, Edo State, has spent the last few years quietly becoming the most talked-about name in that profession, and the Nigerian press has taken notice. Punch, Vanguard, The Guardian Nigeria, The Nation, and Independent Newspaper have all sat down with him, and every conversation leads back to the same thing: this man does not just make noise; he makes moments.
What makes Emmy Blaq different is the journey behind the energy. Before the stages, the collaborations with Waje on her “Waje 2.0” album, DJ Consequence, and DJ Kaywise on the massively streamed “Joor Party Mix” series, he was repairing generators, cutting hair, and sewing clothes in Auchi. His first professional hype gig happened at a local fast food spot called Valchi, and the crowd response that night changed everything. He told The Nation directly: “My passion for entertainment and desire to make people happy led me into the craft.” Punch also captured his bigger mission when he said that hype men deserve more than what they currently earn, a statement that sparked a real conversation across Nigerian entertainment circles.
With over 1.7 million TikTok followers, 23.6 million TikTok likes, a viral “Wife Material” challenge that landed on Pulse Nigeria’s top ten social media moments of 2021, and an international performance at the Cameroon International Music Festival that Cameroonian media described as electrifying, Emmy Blaq is not building toward something. He is already there. The G.O.A.T. of Hype is not a title he gave himself and hoped would stick. It is one the rooms keep confirming every single time he grabs the mic.