Ekene Aka
Ehen, e no be news say Naija celebs love to shade each other more than Agbalumo loves to slap. But sometimes, the shade game gets so subtle, it’s like trying to find your phone charger under the bed – you know it’s there, but catching it in the act? Now that’s a whole movie.
So, how do you know when your fave is throwing sub like ata rodo in someone’s egusi? Worry no more, fam! Here are 5 signs that’ll have you shouting “Chai, the tea is hot!”
- The Cryptic Caption:
Suddenly, your fave’s Instagram captions become Shakespearean sonnets about betrayal and snakes in the grass. They’ll post a picture of themselves looking fly with the caption, “Smiling for the camera, but the demons I know are close.” Omo, who are these demons? Name names!
- The Tag-less Throwaway:
They post a fire selfie, looking snatched and blessed, but the only tag is their stylist. No bestie, no crew, no mention of the “industry friends” they usually drown their captions in.
- The Song and Dance Routine:
Out of nowhere, your fave drops a new song that’s basically a diss track in disguise. Every lyric sounds like a coded message about someone who “used to be my ride or die, now they’re singing a different tune.” Omo, if the beat drops and the shade is this thick, we need hazmat suits!
- The Backhanded Compliment:
This is the ultimate ninja move of shade. Your fave praises someone’s success, but with a side dish of “I could have done it better, but…” or “They wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for…” The sub is so subtle, it’s like a mosquito bite – you feel the itch long after the sting.
- The Sudden Unfollow:
The ultimate “peace out, I’m done with your drama” move. One day, you’re scrolling through your explore page, sipping on your zobo, and boom! Your fave has unfollowed the person they were allegedly shading.
So there you have it, fam! Next time your fave posts something that seems a little too spicy, keep these signs in mind.
Now, go forth and spread the tea! But don’t forget to leave a comment below with your favorite celeb shade moments – let’s get this party started!
