Content creator Egungun trended today after sharing a controversial birthday tribute to his wife, recalling how he once considered "linking" her to a wealthier friend in 2015. The post, mixing humor with questionable nostalgia, has divided Nigerians, with many calling it disrespectful. Love in the Time of Oversharing.
- Egungun joked about nearly arranging his wife’s introduction to a friend for ₦10,000 (keeping ₦3k as commission)
- Wife Sandra’s vague comment ("Self Discipline came through") neither confirmed nor denied the backstory
- Social media critics argue the post disrespects their marriage, calling it "disturbing."
- Defenders view it as dark humor between consenting partners
- Parallels drawn to Solomon Buchi’s 2022 controversial birthday post about his wife
- Some suggest the couple met through sex work—a claim neither party has clarified
While Egungun’s post was likely intended as playful banter, it raises questions about where couples draw the line between private humor and public oversharing. The backlash highlights evolving expectations for respectful relationships in the digital age. Love in the Time of Oversharing.
Sources: Instagram/Egungun
