Social media this week experienced a number of epochal events ranging from sports, entertainment, politics, business, technology and array of others. Here are the 5 major events I have selected for your recollection and reading pleasure.
#AkeFest17
It is an event organized by @BookBuzzNG. The 2017 edition started November 14 and will end November 18. It aims at promoting and celebrating African creativity in Arts – Literature. It has events such as film, book chats, panels, dance, poetry and lots more.
The Queen @salawabeni is in town. Sound check for for the #AkeFest17 about to begin!! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼 pic.twitter.com/UKFkMSRf88
— AkeArts&BookFestival (@akefestival) November 15, 2017
There were a couple memorable sides to the event:
Much cheer and laughter as Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi meets with renowned writer Ama Ata Aidoo #AkeFest17 #AkeFest2017 pic.twitter.com/ZVVrJNYdva
— Y! Online (@YNaija) November 17, 2017
And some funny ones too:
https://twitter.com/Rouvafe/status/931287699272564736
#Mugabe
Another major event that happened this week is the military junta in Zimbabwe, following the alleged imposition of President Mugabe’s wife as the next president. Reports say that the military claimed they are safeguarding the democracy of the state with their action.
Robert Mugabe's wife, 'Gucci Grace,' may have provoked Zimbabwe's military takeover https://t.co/Yia23VsJb9 pic.twitter.com/53h0J6WiRW
— Business Insider (@BusinessInsider) November 17, 2017
As we speak, the political atmosphere of the country is tensed.
Zanu PF activist in Bulawayo inviting people to attend anti Mugabe rally in Harare – 17 Nov 2017
=>Denounces President Mugabe
=>Free transport to Harare to attend solidarity march calling on Mugabe to resign pic.twitter.com/XxuYYwp7Xo
— Povo News (@povonewstv) November 17, 2017
Today, the President was seen at a graduating ceremony, the first time he is seen outside since his military confinement:
WATCH: Mugabe makes first public appearance since house arrest. Our latest: https://t.co/2IlWCS4P12 pic.twitter.com/31mQm98luA
— AP Africa (@AP_Africa) November 17, 2017
#ARGNGA
The unexpected victory of Super Eagles of Nigeria is another event that rocked the social media this week. The Super eagles of Nigeria defeated Argentina four goals to two in an international friendly match played in Russia. Goals from Iwobi, Iheanacho and Idowu helped the eagles from two goals down following unpardonable errors by eagles goalkeeper, Akpeyi.
For those who missed how Nigeria destroyed Argentina 4 – 2. Here are the goals. #ARGNGA @Omojuwa @Bolarin_ @ZaOops @ThePureVoice pic.twitter.com/pwpb0ehB7i
— Bobola Onigold™ CSI (@Onigold) November 14, 2017
As expected, many Nigerians made fun out of the moment:
https://twitter.com/MrBouncer/status/930506103904972801
https://twitter.com/Rouvafe/status/930511657528373248
#PMBInSE
This week, President Muhammadu Buhari visited the South Eastern part of the country after numerous allegations of ignoring the part and the threat by IPOB. Buhari was given two titles. “Enyioma” 1 which means “My Number 1 Good Friend”, and “Ochioha Ndi Igbo 1” which means “Overall Leader Number 1” of the Igbo people.
Enyioma 1 of Ebonyi and Ochioha Ndi Igbo 1. #PMBinSE pic.twitter.com/JM2dVRUnoT
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) November 14, 2017
President Muhammadu Buhari also attended the grand finale of the APC gubernatorial campaign in Anambra State where he also received the son of Odumegwu Ojukwu to the party.
President @MBuhari: "There is no part of Nigeria where you will not find Igbo entrepreneurs. So I am asking you all not to buy into the senseless propaganda on secession. Igbo is Nigeria and Nigeria is Igbo. Both are inseparable." #PMBinSE pic.twitter.com/RMEf2LZh6C
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) November 15, 2017
#ChinuaAchebe
Nigerian literary Icon, Chinua Achebe, would have been 87 years old this week, had he been alive. Google started the social media trend with a unique doodle:
With iconic images of Chinua Achebe's most famous literary works, today's #GoogleDoodle celebrates the Nigerian novelist's birthday → https://t.co/0YFRvmbUZO pic.twitter.com/bR8Lxa2rje
— Google (@Google) November 16, 2017
There was an avalanche of popular quotes after:
"Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter" Chinua Achebe.
The great Nigerian author, novelist and literary master whose birthday is celebrated by today's Google doodle.
What is your favorite quote from any of his novels? pic.twitter.com/phI6EDZUwd
— CNN Africa (@CNNAfrica) November 16, 2017
And history too:
Happy Birthday to one of the world's greatest writers, Prof. Chinua Achebe, (b. 1930; d. 2013).
Author of the revered 'Things Fall Apart', he was also the founding editor of African Writers Series that housed Africa's foremost literature read by all schools in Africa and beyond. pic.twitter.com/6c5DSgedCc
— Facts About Africa (@OnlyAfricaFacts) November 16, 2017
Join us next week for another edition of Top Social Media Events. You can as well drop your suggestions in the comment box.
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