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  • #EndSARS: Mr Macaroni slams entertainers for ‘eating’ govt money

    #EndSARS: Mr Macaroni slams entertainers for ‘eating’ govt money

    Popular actor and comedian, Debo Adebayo, fondly known as Mr. Macaroni, has criticized entertainers for being beneficiaries of the government, whom he claimed muffled activities of the #EndSARS anniversary.

    In a lengthy Instagram post on Friday, the self-proclaimed ‘Freaky freaky daddy’ spoke on how the government has clamped down on the events planned out one year after the protest.

    His statement, majorly written in Pidgin, read, “I wan talk my mind as e dey pain me!! E don reach one year wey EndSars happen. Anytime wey people say dem wan do anything wey relate with Endsars for this Lagos; na so so Police Vans, Trucks, even Armor Tanks wey dem go pack full the place.

    “This same Lagos wey dem go dey rob people for broad daylight and nobody will come to your rescue. Now October 20th is almost here.

    “We say we wan do peaceful walk to Tollgate, dem say no. Oya make we do Summit for Landmark Event Center, in a controlled environment and discuss with ourselves, some powers above don threaten them.

    “Those ones don talk say we no fit hold event there again. And how can anyone blame them honestly? Dem dey protect themselves, dem business and customers.

    “My question is, can’t Nigerian Youths gather again to discuss the Way forward? Ok. Na una plan to rule forever be this??

    “Lagos State Government has an event this evening. Infact Top Celebrities go dey there to perform.

    “Lagos state dey do show days before October 20th but other Lagosians can’t gather for their own peaceful summit?? Before I talk finish now, you go hear ‘they will hijack your summit’.

    “So how Una dey do Una own shows and political rallies wey dem no dey Hijack am?

    “For the celebrities, make we dey reason this thing. Government no good but una dey chop Government money.

    “I no say make anybody no chop. But there are some things bigger than money!! If na Government wey dey treat the people better now, e for even better. People are suffering and these people are doing nothing about it!

    “The last time wey police carry me, dem beat me and the others!! They stripped us Naked!! Dem dey ask me say “Sheyb na me wan dey disturb Governor Abi” Shey na that kain Government I go respect?

     

  • Ayo Adesanya, Mr Macaroni, Korede Bello, others grace premiere of ‘My Mirror’

    Ayo Adesanya, Mr Macaroni, Korede Bello, others grace premiere of ‘My Mirror’

    It was a festival of colours and glitz as celebrities trooped out last Sunday to show their support at the screening of ‘My Mirror’, a new movie directed by Gboyega Ashowo and produced by award winning actress, Jumoke Odetola.

    The high octane screening was anchored by ace comedian, Bash and Lepacious Bose.

    Members of the cast of the movie include: Jumoke Odetola, Seun Akindele, Allwell Ademola, Odunlade Adekola, Ayo Olaiya ,Afeez Owo and others.

    Celebrities present are the premiere were: Ayo Adesanya, Mr Macaroni, Korede Bello,Rotimi Salami, Femi Adebayo, Jide Awobona, Gt Da Guitarman, Mide Martins, Bukola Ojo(Sassy), Arike Gold, amongst others.

    On what the movie is about, Odetola said:”The movie is produced by me and directed by Gboyega Ashowo with the right team of cast and crew it’s been a very good and challenging journey.

     

    “The theme of the movie is on abuse, abuse in different forms. Abuse from parents to children. When we are talking about abuse from parents to children, unknowingly a lot of parents destroy the self-esteem of their children right from childhood through the things they say and the things they vocalize. These children grow up to have low- self-esteem. These in turn affects their relationship with other people.

    “The abuse addressed in this movie is that of men .In this part of the world, the society has made men believe they cannot express their feelings, their pains. So a lot of men suppress this anger. There are two things that happens in the course of doing this. At times, it leads to depression and at times it leads to build up of anger and emotions. When it gets to that limit, it’s like a breaking point, they could react the way they shouldn’t. These are some of the things we addressed in this movie and the need for people to undergo therapy”.

    Seun Akindele who also starred in the movie said :”For everyone who sees this movie should see some moral lessons that needs not to be overlooked in a family atmosphere. It teaches individuals what to do or what to expect from your marital status. It’s a whole lot of lessons besides that”.

     

    Asked why she starred in the movie, Allwell Ademola said:” Jumoke is a spiritual writer, her story always makes sense and that is the kind of movie I like to feature in.My character in the movie is hilarious. You can’t just help but laugh”.

     

     

  • Normalize paying upcoming talents, treat them with respect -Mr Macaroni to filmmakers

    Normalize paying upcoming talents, treat them with respect -Mr Macaroni to filmmakers

    Popular comedian and actor, Debo Adebayo a.k.a Mr Macaroni has urged filmmakers in Nollywood to normalize paying upcoming talents for their services as opposed to deceiving them with the promise of exposure.

    The skit maker shared his opinions via a recent Twitter thread where he also opened up about his experience with filmmakers when he started out in the industry.

    “Please let us normalize paying upcoming talents and also treating them with respect. Yes your platform will give them exposure, but people must be paid for work done. If we can ask the government to do better, we can also demand same from ourselves.

    “I’m not asking anyone to be a rebel ooo.. lol. The industry is tough.. I know. But when I started acting, I had issues with quite a number of producers. It’s one thing not to pay me. I tolerated that one. But disrespect me?? Never!! I’ll give you my piece of mind and walk out.

    “It hurts when I go to some production sets and I see the way upcoming talents are treated! When I talk they will say I’m troublesome. Some don’t even get paid at all. Please don’t say it is part of ‘paying dues’. We can do better!! Na talent dem wan showcase. Dem no kill person”.

  • 2023: Wake up, get your PVCs – Mr Macaroni

    2023: Wake up, get your PVCs – Mr Macaroni

    Popular Nigerian Instagram comedian and actor, Debo Adebayo better known as Mr Macaroni, has urged young Nigerians to get their PVCs and take voting seriously in 2023.

    Macaroni made this known on his Twitter page saying all politicians in the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are the same and united in corruption.

    According to him, Nigerian youths must not only use voices to speak up but make efforts to get their PVC in order to vote and hold elected government officials responsible.

    Macaroni wrote: “Nigerian Youths, Time no dey oh.Even while we continue to use our voices and platforms to speak Up, we must take voting seriously come 2023!!

    “We know say it’s not easy oh but let’s make efforts!! We must get our PVC and Vote!!!

    “Nigerian Youths, we must wake up ooo. We have only ourselves. Shey una see how dem don dey defect from PDP to APC and from APC to PDP!!

    “They don’t have shame ooo. All of them are the same. They are all United in corruption and impunity. Voting is an Avenue we have to explore.

    “Nigerian Youths. Let’s be informed! Understand the role of elected officers in government and how to hold them accountable, m more information on how to get your PVC and general political participation.”

     

  • Police told us we’d have been killed if protest took place at night-Mr Macaroni

    Police told us we’d have been killed if protest took place at night-Mr Macaroni

    Nigerian actor and comedian, Debo ‘Mr Macaroni’ Adebayo, noted that police officers who arrested him and other protesters at Lekki tollgate told them that they would have been killed if the demonstration had taken place at night.

    The skit-maker spoke in a video on Sunday less than 24 hours after he was detained alongside other youth over their involvement in the #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest.

    In the now-viral video, the comedian bared shocking details of what transpired from the point of arrest to when they were granted bail.

    According to Mr Macaroni, the police took them to Adeniyi axis of Lagos where they were beaten and stripped naked.

    He said: “If the word was not out that people were already being arrested, people would have died. They were telling us that ‘we’ll shoot you and nothing will happen. If it was night, all of una for don die” he said.

    “They took us to Adeniji where we were beaten and stripped naked. Everyone was beaten. These people don’t care about anyone. Them beat me, saying I’ll get sense by force. They also destroyed my phone.”

    Speaking further, he said that the continued crackdown on protesters will not stop him from speaking out about the inherent ills in the society.

    “So, we’re in a serious shame but it’s not to silence our voices. They cannot continue to oppress. Those of us that have the voice will continue to talk,” the comedian added.

    “Have we gotten justice for want happened last year? Is opening the tollgate the next line of action?”

    Mcaroni also went on to speak about claims that he collected money from Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president.

    “I don’t believe in curses. But for anyone saying l collect money from Atiku or whoever it is, that’s their business in the first place,” he said.

    “Two, if l didn’t collect money from anybody, you’ll not make it for the rest of your life. Your children will suffer. I know some believe that. But those that know me understand that I have been speaking for myself and people around me right from secondary school days.”

     

  • How I ignored my father to join #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest – Mr Macaroni [FULL VIDEO]

    How I ignored my father to join #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest – Mr Macaroni [FULL VIDEO]

    Social media comedian, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni has narrated how he ignored the warning of his father to go ahead and join in the #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest.

    Recall that Mr Macaroni was picked up along with 39 other #OccupyLekkiTollGate protesters on Saturday.

    They were dehumanized and were arraigned at a mobile court before they were granted bail.

    Following his release, “Mr Macaroni went on Twitter to say: The Hausa man is my brother, so is the Igbo man and The Yoruba man. We are all one. The Government and the Government alone is responsible for any insecurity in Nigeria and it is their duty to protect all Nigerians. I plead for peace. We will come back to my matter later”.

    Meanwhile, he has released a video in which he narrated how he ignored the warning of his father to go ahead and join in the #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest.

    WATCH VIDEO BELOW:

  • #OccupyLekki: Mr Macaroni, other protesters prosecuted

    #OccupyLekki: Mr Macaroni, other protesters prosecuted

    Nigerian social media comedian and actor, Debo Adebayo, also known as Mr Macaroni, has been arraigned before a mobile court.

    Spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this on Saturday evening.

    “He (Mr Macaroni) and others have been arraigned before a mobile court. I will release a statement on it shortly,” he said in a phone interview with The Punch.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Macaroni and other protesters on Saturday were arrested at the Lekki toll gate where they demanded that justice be served to the victims of the October 20 2020 #EndSARS protest at the toll plaza.

    Macaroni and other #OccupyLekkiTollgate activists were detained by the operatives of the Lagos State Police Command.

    Many civil rights organisation including Amnesty International have demanded the release of Mr Macaroni and the other detained protesters.

    Details later…

     

  • BREAKING: Police arrest popular social media comedian, Mr Macaroni, other #OccupyLekki protesters [Videos]

    BREAKING: Police arrest popular social media comedian, Mr Macaroni, other #OccupyLekki protesters [Videos]

    Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force stationed at the Lekki Toll Gate have started arresting deviant protesters under the aegis of #OccupyLekkiTollGate.

    Prominent Social media comedian, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as ‘Mr. Macaroni’ was one of those arrested. Other protesters were also arrested and driven away in a Black Maria.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Mr. Macaroni was one of the arrowheads of the Lagos #EndSARS protests last year.

    The comedian has started trending number on Twitter after his arrest.

    See videos below:

    https://twitter.com/Zaddy_Clinton/status/1360494276275224576?s=20

    https://twitter.com/therealdaddymo1/status/1360494980289220609?s=20

     

  • Mr Macaroni knocks Atiku for calling PDP ‘best friend Nigeria could have’

    Mr Macaroni knocks Atiku for calling PDP ‘best friend Nigeria could have’

    Popular comedian, Debo Adebayo a.k.a Mr Macaroni has slammed Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, for describing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as “the best friend Nigeria could have.”

    Atiku had in a Twitter thread on Monday stated that when compared with other political parties, the PDP remains the only one that “believes in Nigeria.”

    The former presidential candidate also noted that the major opposition party “has much to offer all parts” of the country, while urging Nigerians to keep faith in the PDP.

    “The Peoples Democratic Party is the best friend Nigeria could have. All geopolitical zones deserve a political party that believes in Nigeria and not a party that believes otherwise,” he wrote.

     

    “The @OfficialPDPNig has much to offer all parts of Nigeria, and I urge all Nigerians in all zones to keep faith with a party that has kept faith with Nigeria and will be equitable to all.”

    The comedian, however, jumped on the comment section of the post to condemn Atiku’s statement. He then argued that the opposition party is not different from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    “The PDP and APC have failed the Nigerian youths woefully!!! All of you belong to the same WhatsApp group!! You were APC yesterday, you are PDP today. Same circle!!! You all led us to where we are today and it is a shame!” he wrote.

     

  • #ENDSARS:I have been threatened severally-Mr Macaroni

    #ENDSARS:I have been threatened severally-Mr Macaroni

    Popular online comedian, Debo Adedayo a.k.a Mr Macaroni has stated that he has been threatened severally over his involvement in the #ENDSARS protests.

    The audacious entertainer made this revelation in reaction to the attack on #EndSARS protesters at Lekki toll gate, Lagos Stat on Tuesday, 20th of October 2020.

    Macaroni wrote on Twitter:” Since the very first day I stepped out into the streets up till yesterday even before leaving Alausa, I have been threatened severally. I don’t tweet about them because it is normal in protests. I am safe presently but I am being threatened!! No be fear!! Na Awareness!!!!

    “Like I said yesterday, for now, the only option we have is to stay safe!! The government has shown that they will stop at nothing to intimidate, silence, threaten and kill us!!! The same government that should be protecting us is killing us!!!”.

    In another follow-up tweet, the skit-maker urged his fellow protesters to stay safe adding that the oppression will not last.

    “Stay safe!! Stay Conscious!!! Except no be say na better Nigeria all of us dey fight for!!!! This oppression no go last!!!”.