- October 17, 2024
Recap: Our 30 Most Controversial Statements – Were We Right?
Over the past 30 days, mynaijakings.com has made bold claims, sparked debates, and taken strong stances on everything from politics to fitness. As we close this intense content series, let’s recap our 10 most controversial statements and see which ones sparked the most fire—and whether time has proven us right (so far).
1. “The actual cost to produce that ₦85,000 Ankara outfit is likely between ₦45,000 – ₦60,000.”
The Backlash: Designers flooded our comments, calling the analysis an oversimplification.
Were We Right? The core point stood: you pay for brand and design, not just material. The debate was healthy!
2. “Burna Boy is the Album & Critical King, Wizkid is the Streaming King.”
The Backlash: Fan wars erupted instantly, but the data held up.
Were We Right? The framing successfully acknowledged both artists’ strengths without declaring one outright “better.”
3. “The ‘Japa’ Dream is Dead: Canada/UK is NO LONGER Hiring Nigerians.”
The Backlash: Many agreed, but some called it overly pessimistic.
Were We Right? Policy changes have indeed made it harder, though not impossible. The headline was provocative but reflected a real shift.
4. “90% of Fitness Influencers Are on Steroids.”
The Backlash: Influencers threatened legal action; readers thanked us for the truth.
Were We Right? The percentage was debated, but the core message about unrealistic body standards was crucial and correct.
5. “The Super Eagles’ Problem is Player Entitlement, Not The Coach.”
The Backlash: Heated debate from football fans on both sides.
Were We Right? The team’s continued inconsistent performance suggests deep-rooted issues beyond just tactics, validating the need for this conversation.
…And Many More
We also asked if it was time to scrap NYSC, called the soft life a scam, and declared Nigerian Jollof the winner. Love us or hate us, we started conversations. That was the goal. Thank you for reading, debating, and sharing. The king’s court is now yours. What was our most controversial take? Let us know in the comments!