Former Big Brother Naija housemate and medical doctor, Tjay has warned Nigerians about the possible health risks of eating shawa fish, claiming that the popular dried fish may contain mould, cancer-linked chemicals and heavy metals.
In a video shared online, Tjay said the whitish substance found on the fish was mould and claimed that it could also contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which he described as carcinogenic.
He warned that soaking the fish does not necessarily remove the substances, despite its popularity as an ingredient in Nigerian meals.
“Guys, see this shawa, this dry fish is one of the most toxic fishes that we eat in the country,” he said.
Tjay advised consumers to soak the fish for at least one hour before removing the head and skin, claiming that about 50 per cent of the toxins were concentrated in the head.
He also urged Nigerians to choose smaller-sized shawa fish, claiming that the tiny ones were less toxic.
“The tiny ones are less toxic,” he added.
‘Shawa fish is one of most toxic fishes we eat’ — Tjay raises alarm
Elia Hills Brings Her Honest Energy to Travel Content
Elia Hills does not need a carefully planned script to make a moment interesting. Her strongest content often comes from real conversations, quick observations, and the kind of unexpected interaction that cannot be recreated in a studio.
Travel gives that personality even more room to shine.
New cities, busy airports, unfamiliar restaurants, long drives, and spontaneous plans all create opportunities for the Oklahoma City creator to show a different side of her content. Instead of treating travel as a polished highlight reel, Hills can turn it into something more personal: a series of real moments shaped by humour, curiosity, and a willingness to see where the day goes.
Her approach works because travel rarely follows a perfect plan. Flights change, people surprise you, and the best part of a trip can happen far away from the itinerary.
Travel Creates Better Conversations
A new destination can change the tone of any conversation.
People are often more open when they are away from their normal routine. They might share an unexpected opinion, recommend a local spot, tell a strange story, or react in a way that makes an ordinary encounter memorable. For Hills, those are the moments that can make travel content feel alive.
Her humour depends on authenticity rather than rehearsed reactions. “My audience knows me for being unapologetically honest,” Hills says. “I tend to say exactly what is on my mind, which often creates some of the funniest and most memorable moments in my content.”
That honesty fits naturally into travel.
A crowded airport lounge, a small-town diner, a hotel lobby, or a busy street can all become part of the story when the creator behind the camera knows how to spot the humour in everyday life. The place matters, but the people often make the strongest travel memory.
A Different Side of the Journey
Travel content can sometimes feel overly polished.
Perfect photos, carefully planned outfits, luxury hotels, and scenic views have their place, but they do not always show what a trip actually feels like. Delays, wrong turns, awkward moments, and unexpected conversations often make the experience more relatable.
Hills has built her audience around a willingness to let those moments exist without smoothing them out.
She does not need every interaction to go perfectly. A surprise response can become funny. A strange comment can lead to an honest reaction. An ordinary situation can become worth watching because she is willing to say what other people might only think.
That makes her style a strong fit for travel stories that feel human instead of overly produced. Viewers do not only want to see where someone went. They also want to understand what happened along the way.
Curiosity Makes Every Place More Interesting
Elia Hills has a natural interest in why people think the way they do.
Her content often gains momentum when she asks direct questions and gives people space to explain themselves. That instinct can bring a fresh angle to travel because every destination has its own social habits, local humour, traditions, and ways of seeing the world.
“I like to challenge people’s political stances, but I try to deviate away from sharing my own,” Hills says. “I like to understand why people have certain political beliefs and where those opinions may have stemmed from.”
That same curiosity can shape her approach to meeting people while travelling.
A good conversation does not always need to become a debate. Sometimes it is about asking someone what they love about their city, what visitors usually misunderstand, or where they would spend a free afternoon. Those small exchanges can give a destination more personality than a standard tourist guide.
Curiosity turns a trip into more than a series of photos. It helps people connect with the atmosphere of a place and the people who bring it to life.
Some musicians have joined the call for the rescue of the pupils, students and teachers kidnapped by gunmen from Baptist Nursery and Primary School (Yawota), Community Grammar School, and L.A Primary School (Esiele), all in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, on May 15, 2026.
DAILY POST reports that 39 students and seven teachers were abducted, while two teachers have been killed, sparking a national outrage.
Reacting, singer, Victony demanded that President Bola Tinubu should the insecurity in the country and rescue all kidnap victims, especially children.
On his X handle, he wrote, “Save our children & Put an end to this mess @officialABAT.”
In a similar vein, Davido said he is deeply saddened by the incident and the ongoing sufferings of the victims in captivity.
He stated that the current insecurity must not be allowed to continue.
Reacting to the report of the victims’ ongoing ordeals in the abduction camp via his Snapchat page, the singer wrote, “I’m weak. God pls take control. We can’t continue like this… my heart goes out to the victims and family .. this is messed up”
On his part, Timaya released a statement calling on the Presidency to take urgent action to tackle the escalating insecurity in the country.
“We appeal to the Government for even greater urgency, collaboration, and action in addressing the growing security challenges facing many parts of our country,” the statement read in part.
Nigerian actress and content creator Bukunmi Adeaga Ilori, popularly known as Kiekie, has emphasised on the need for content creators and celebrities to set boundaries between their personal and professional lives.
Speaking at The Creative Blueprint 2.0, Kiekie explained that she has created a thick line between her personal life and her brand as a comic star.
“I have created a very thick line between what is personal to me as Oluwabukunmi Adeaga Ilori and what is personal to my brand as Kiekie. What are the elements of my brand? Event and TV host, actor, content creator. What is my content? Comic,” she said.
Kiekie explained that she doesn’t feature her husband, Tunji Ilori, in her content because “he is not funny”.
The actress added that she features her daughter Nola on her social media because “she is made for the camera”.
She, however, clarified that there is a limit to how she features her daughter in her content, stressing that she only create content with her during academic breaks.
Kiekie strongly advocated for restraint among content creators, especially as regards to featuring their family members in their content or social media.
“We overmilk viral moments until it becomes annoying. And that is where oversharing comes in,” she added.
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