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Tuesday 17 September 2013

Question of the day: Do you think Nigerian celebs need bodyguards?

Don Jazzy, Wizkid, Davido, Iyanya, Terry G and a few other Nigerian celebs all have bodyguards. I thought they should definitely have bodyguards until I heard an argument yesterday. Some people think it's absolutely unnecessary. What do you think?

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Anonymous said...

PLEASE the way wizkid is mobbed when he's in public he needs it before he is crushed to death....its not about someone killing them its preventing being hugged to death

Anonymous said...

I think they need it in ds kind of environment we live in,where we have thugs,they can rough handle them,steal from them and even harrass them,imagine cossy going out without bodyguard,they can strip her naked,rape her or even stone her to death!

Anonymous said...

its good dey have body guards, cos it'll provide jobs for people. You can imagine those body guards witout jobs, dey can do more dan molest people around dem all d time.

Anonymous said...

I feel it cums wit d growing rate of ur success,achievements,etc. It's a tin of d mind, every high earning celebrity reaches dt point where dey feel dey av enemies or shud av. Any which, it's a personal decision, not a copycat tin. #jst ma opinion#

Anonymous said...

I think dey shd , sometime ago wizkid was robbed of his new ride n wit all dis kidnapping and all. God is indeed d ultimate but since dey have so much money n can afford it. Why not.....

Unknown said...

na wa ooo all of dem go just de smell follow eachother for this heat.... however money is good!!! if u have it, use it

rossy said...

To me there is no need for dat, why not trust in God for security? Even those top politician still get kidnaped wit their so call security men. Who knws it might even those u tink dat re securing u re d ones behind wat u re facing ℓ☺ℓ!

johnnie said...

For me I think they need body guards.

Anonymous said...

As long as they don't close down streets because of them, they can do whatever the hell they want. Na dem sabi

Anonymous said...

My own bodyguard is God bcos he protects me all de time.

Beautiful said...

#Wareva#

mallam musa said...

my cow sef get bodygad THE ONLY HAUSA MAN DAT BLOGS

OMG!WOMAN said...

Unless in the case of a female artiste to defend them during assault, like when Karen got assaulted by a police if she had a body guard it might not have turned out that, as for guys hmmmn! I think they still do, they could be in beef with someone that is stronger than them, and he might just corner them on one street and beat them up. U know anything can happen.

Unknown said...

Linda post my comment

Anonymous said...

nigerian celebrity love unneccesary attention, the like showing off and thats d basic reason the do all these things. American celebrities get bodyguards bcoz of crazy fans buh nigerians show off wealth on twitter then get bodyguards bcoz the r scared. Nawao abegi z not asif they cannot walk on the street and be ignored

Anonymous said...

All of our lives is in God's hands. Our Celebs should give God a chance, if death comes knocking, a billion Body guard can stop it! I guess its becos of d constant harrassment from fans sha.

Anonymous said...

I know alot poor Nigerians would come on here criticising these people for having bodyguards..We all know how nigerians treat celebrities, harassing them all that. Like they broke wizkid car for not giving them money. So think deeply before you start criticising them for been cautions of there safety

Anonymous said...

Its not about shooting, but when you're attacked which is more likely and often if you're a celeb, its neccessary to always have people around you capable of protecting you. Simple.

Anonymous said...

Bodyguard ke?wat 4?even pastors have.real rubbish!

Unknown said...

Word of life.

Anonymous said...

They are creating jobs for those guys abeg! Helping them feed their love ones.plz let share the wealth.

Anonymous said...

Pls o,wt in Gods name does Terry G needs a body guard 4...wu wan go near am sef???

Anonymous said...

For the sake of kidnappers and Enemies, they shld hv.

Anonymous said...

Wizkid doesn't cus he's a tout, Davido does cus na Mumu Ajebutter, Don Jazzy Does cus them fit tiff am, Iyanya doesn't cus he himself is a bodyguard, he looks like one,sean tizzle doesn't cus he can fight for himself, Terry G doesn't cus he's always on a high KEY... Can say all jare linda...........
@iam_yakzloopy

IslandeR said...

I used to be of the opinion that they don't until after I saw 2baba's interview granted Toolz, mehn, I pity 2baba. My take- SOME NEED IT especially at some level of career achieved. #world have your say#

OMG!WOMAN said...

Unless in the case of a female artiste to defend them during assault, like when Karen got assaulted by a police if she had a body guard it might not have turned out that, as for guys hmmmn! I think they still do, they could be in beef with someone that is stronger than them, and he might just corner them on one street and beat them up. U know anything can happen

judith hanrankis said...

Yes ooo,some pple get werey for head,they will rob them,and even misuse the opportunity,some fans can go extra mile ooo

Dutchess said...

Is their life they can do what they want to, it's their money they can spend it if they want to #miley's voice!!!
Seriously if one feels his/her life is in danger or need protection from a guard, why not? Celebs here in Us have guards so why can't those in Nigeria or any other country?
@ miss Gemini, Celebrities don't hire bodyguards bcos they feel they can protect them from gun men or they feel they are God. They need them to protect them from car chase from crazy fans, any fan who might do crazy things to hurt them just for publicity, bcos when u are famous, people get crazy. Madonna had a stalker with mental illness whom convinced himself that they were married. Also its hard to walk around the street with lots of paparazzi flashing their cameras, and of course many more reasons..

Anonymous said...

Me I don't knw abt oda celebs o, but Davido AKA "omo baba olowo" sure needs body guardsssssssssss cz he's a tiny guy, n can easily be intimidated n harrassed by anybory. And if d guy gets kidnapped peren, his rich fada must pay fat

Anonymous said...

If I got sơ̴̴̴̴͡ much money than I can count,I'll def hav a body guard...Ama ndi ana eze.LIBERS can sha beef 4 the world! Tufiakwa! LD Peperempe

OKUNRIN3 said...

Not all...buh some of them actually do. The fact is we all know how 'fans' all over the world (not perculiar to nigeria) act when they spot a celebrity in public.

Anonymous said...

We dont av to decide 4 dem...some foriegn stars dont even have body guards, not dat they shouldn't av but they feel they don't need it,if u want guards, u get ....

Anonymous said...

Yes they do, you want them to get attacked left right and centre abi. Even regular people are not safe in this Country

Anonymous said...

If they can afford it or they just choose to go with or without bodygaurds,then why not? .AK says so

Anonymous said...

Body guard or not anything that is going to happen will happen. Abi they think say d body guard go take any bullet 4 dem. They must be joking.

Anonymous said...

dy definately do nau..duhhh..dy re celebs..we ve some psychopats dt myt wnt 2 attack dem..evn daddy G.O get body guard sef...

Anonymous said...

GOD bless u @ anonymous 2:59.... As long as u can afford it then get it. You guys should stop hating naa haba!! They r celebrities so let them live like one biko. Aproko things

Anonymous said...

why are they creating attension for themselves? That is carrying unnecessary burdens.
Audu say so

Anonymous said...

why are they creating attension for themselves? That is carrying unnecessary burdens.
Audu say so

Anonymous said...

Don't think it's necessary,bodyguard or not wat will happen will happen.

Anonymous said...

Don't think it's necessary,bodyguard or not wat will happen will happen.

Anonymous said...

I'm passionately in love with an A list celebrity,I love him 2 d extent that I would do anything for him,I've been in love with him for more than a year now,right now I'm almost going crazy,I really don't know how to tell him because I feel he'll just ignore me or see me as an obsessed girl,I dream of him a lot lyk I know him,I'm currently following him on twitter,wat should I do,I can't concentrate anymore I want 2 be wit him in scikness and in health,he's name is Adeleke Adedeji david.please LIB readers what do I do?

Anonymous said...

I'm passionately in love with an A list celebrity,I love him 2 d extent that I would do anything for him,I've been in love with him for more than a year now,right now I'm almost going crazy,I really don't know how to tell him because I feel he'll just ignore me or see me as an obsessed girl,I dream of him a lot lyk I know him,I'm currently following him on twitter,wat should I do,I can't concentrate anymore I want 2 be wit him in scikness and in health,he's name is Adeleke Adedeji david.please LIB readers what do I do?

Anonymous said...

Just the way u feel the need to own a phone and then buy one, if anybody at all not just a celebrity feels the need to have bodyguards let them do so if they can afford it n if that makes them feel safe after all what has the govt done abt our security, nothing! Everyone needs to sort their security out their self

chisomB said...

Thats their own cup of tea....Its their money..its their life soooo if dey want dey shd gooan hire d whole of 82 division...lyk duuuh

Anonymous said...

Yes but not for safety reasons but to give jobs to young men out there who need it.

Anonymous said...

Mmtcchew body guard kor abodi ni! dey just want 2 hype their slf,most of dem are money miss road,dey came 4 the scratch onli a very few had it,before entering the industry so when they get small change they begin 4 show off unnecessary buh its all gud it wld reduce the percentage of unemployment in nigeria,wld advice those that don't have 2 tk more,those that have little tk more!keep the bois off the streets give back 2 ur hood and the so called nigerian celebs thou,when u see dem, dem go just dey tight face like shit!mtchew I rather b John legends cook dan famz a nigerian celeb

mr kelly texas said...

since the can pay them knw problm is also part of job creation i think

realjustice said...

Na them know wetin them do linda

Anonymous said...

Bodyguard or no bodyguard if I want those chains I will take em.

realjustice said...

Na them know wetin them do

realjustice said...

Pay as you want.

Anonymous said...

As long as they feel they need it and can afford it, they should just go for it

Anonymous said...

YES IS GOOD TO MAKE THEM HAVE FREE WAY CAUSE DO TO THERE FANS CAN RUSH THEM TO MAKE THEM FEEL SOME HOW SO IS GOOD BUT A LOT OF REASON BUT WE NIGERIA THINK IT IN OTHER WAY, WHY CAN'T U PEOPLE AS THE AMERICAN CELEB'S WHY BODYGUARDS?

Anonymous said...

Funny....well its one of those things to own a bodyguard to yourself be you a celeb or not.but as for meeee,I would have bodyguards when the time comes.

Anonymous said...

alot of them need bodyguards cos of pple trying to obtain or even mob them..

dspy said...

2pac had bodygaurds...so did biggie...Dooohhh!!! If you find trouble dem go delete you...Shikenah!

BOSS BEAT ENTERTAINMENT said...

If I shld be in such situation, I will get enough body guards becuz of d kind of country Nigeria is. Omo am in support wif dem

@EDDYSYFAR said...

They really need one or two. Look @ what some thugs did †̥☹ adams.

Anonymous said...

Linda do u think kidnappers dnt come to ur blog? Do u think dey don't see the Rolex and Benz they flaunt? Do u think kidnappers don't have this celebs in mind? They need the body guards more than pastors.

Anonymous said...

Do they really need 1?I dnt think they do,they are nt as important as america celebs,they are nt followed around by paparazi or crazy faNs ,so y do they need them?nigeria has 2 much money 2 spend on irrelevant things datz y.dis celeb has seen money 2day 4getting dat no 1 nos wat 2mao hold,they are famous 2 day but it woulD nt continue 4 life

Anonymous said...

Its their Life,their hardwork,their money...Am not for or against it...If they can afford bodyGuards and feel the need to,its their choice...No one should feel Pained by this :P
PS:To the Bitch who said they should take several seats,Why should they?will that make your broke self feel better?








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Anonymous said...

Bodyguards are needed with the on going rate of kidnapping besides they cud b mobbed by their fan and robbed by d bad eggs

Unknown said...

If u reach d level to carry bodyguards....abeg carry dem oh...at least make bodyguarding business dey boom too...most macho men with work..dats their selling point.... www.naijapaskal.blogspot.com

blossom said...

Having a bodyguard doesn't guarantee ur safety. It is very unecessary,why becos,anyone who wnts to harm u wil first of get ur bodyguards out of d way b4 they get. God is d only assured bodyguard we can ever have. They should try being humble and simple no matter hw much u hv or hw popular u re. Fr me its unecessary.

Anonymous said...

For dis nija? Hmmm ova need de worry dem. With all da news of kidnapping here nd there, gaskiya they need.

Anonymous said...

Yes they all need bodyguards incase of any arrassment from people.

Anonymous said...

Queen Bee was saved by her bodyguard last time in Brazil. I put it back to u Linda, what was ur take in the argument?

Anonymous said...

Queen Bee was saved by her bodyguard last time in Brazil. I put it back to u Linda, what was ur take in the argument?

Anonymous said...

Let them creat job for others na...

Anonymous said...

Abi o. Dem life, dem biz

Anonymous said...

Nope

Anonymous said...

It necessary, our environment is bad they can be kidnap for ransom or been shoot by a competitor, I think security is of great important.

Unknown said...

The question mark isn't the only punctuation mark available in the english language

Anonymous said...

Its becos of pple lk u dt guys disrespect gals!!! Get a job

Anonymous said...

Yes they do need it,saw terry G on this night!it was ay live,2 many people trying 2 stop. Him,all I was hearing was terry G terry G!give me moni naa,and d dudu really dropped moni 2 avoid wahala

Anonymous said...

Is not easy to be an A list artist...

Anonymous said...

U be ole....u want his money!!!oleeeee

Anonymous said...

So linda u refuse 2 post my comment abi,ok na i wil nver eva comment on ur blog again,mstcheeeew if u like dnt post dis 1 again,all i knw is dat u ve alrdy read it

Steve Jobs said...

Abeg I no dey hate eh but make I ask, "mai tambaya ba ya kpatwa." Which shot by competitors? For Naija again? Take back seat joor! If I wan kill any "celeb" I go just send am juju from my village through blue tooth, abi no be Naija we dey again? This is Africa! Them trying to be like Jay Z and other American A-listers men. U know wot we gwan men. Metschew! In my words, penny wise and pound foolish! They should only employ a body guard when they have shows/concerts/tours joor! They don't know what is called discreet, na d activities from the body guards go help GPRS dem location and the so called "enemies" go Nokia map them and kpai their lives for them.

Anonymous said...

They certainly need bodyguards,the current Nigerian situation does not give room to stars moving around without bodyguards, don't forget these stars do flaunt their wealth on instagram and other social media platforms.. these automatically make them potential targets for street thugs would want to "obtain" and kidnappers also.

Anonymous said...

LWKM..........................HABA

Anonymous said...

take a cue from what happened to Olamide at computer village. not that he should have gone there in the 1st place as a celebrity but yea, i think they do. if you are a celebrity. whether you are loved or hated, you need protection from mobs

Anonymous said...

They sure do. To protect them from kidnappers. I mean this are celebrities. What is the difference between Jay Z and Don Jazzy. If Jay can keep 3 bodyguards why can't Jazzy have 1 or 2.

CU said...

You're kidding with the question, right? What "known" person doesn't need security??

ItidBlack said...

O boy, I don laf die. u dey craze o!

Anonymous said...

some of them sure need bodyguards cos of the way they flaunt their diamonds and cars and etc dis days and dis one wey be say kidnappers full everywhere. abeg i they can afford it then they should have one or two.

Anonymous said...

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahaha Bonario you no go kill me oooooo

ItidBlack said...

Inappropriate?! Seriously?

Anonymous said...

Rolling On The Floor Laff'n My Big Black Hairy Ass Out (ROTFLMBBHAO)

Anonymous said...

Nigerians are jealous people, the celebrities definitely need body guards with all those jewelleries and Rolex's they wear on their body. I have witnessed Tuface almost being striped naked by so called fans if not for the body guards at the beach that day I am so sure he would have ended in the hospital that day. If a celebrity is popular and can afford it then he or she should..

Anonymous said...

You do something when it is absolutely necessary. I don't think it's important to move around with bodyguards whether civilian or celeb.........

Anonymous said...

In these country every body needs body guard .talk less of celeb abeg they need it kidnappers are every where even on these platform waiting for whom to kidnap

Unknown said...

I totally agree wth nayna

ejikebiggerdick said...

O boy u dey crase, I swear

Akeem Rotimi said...

Its very important they have body guard, cos some fans can be so nasty, holding them,robbing them some could even tear their clothes... Body guard or security guard always prevent that.. Have seen cases like that just saturday @ the Esama of Benin (Igbinedion) birthday.. Jaywon, Chuddy K and Slizzy E was almost robbed by fans rushing them if not for the security guards and bouncers that was there...

LAMI said...

Male celebs are the ones digging this body guard thing. The females aren't. Ironic.

Anonymous said...

Hahahahahahahhahahhahahhahahaha....true talk M̶̲̥̅γ̲̣̣̥ broda. Lemme send for a bottle Ø̶̷̩̥̊͡Ƒ̶̷̩̥̊͡ coke 4 U̶̲̥̅̊ joor

Anonymous said...

It is 100% necessary. Ive seen when celebrities pass through. And evem with guards they literally get ATTACKED. And harrased for money and sometimes even roughed up a little.

Anonymous said...

LMAO!!!

Anonymous said...

Looooooool thanks for making me laugh

Unknown said...

Been laffin like a retard @ dat we need protection from him. Before he nacks us akpako ba?

Unknown said...

Been laffin like a retard @ dat we need protection from him. Before he nacks us akpako ba?

Unknown said...

non celebs in nigeria need freaking body guards talk less of celebs

Unknown said...

Non celebs in Nigeria need bodyguards talk less of celebs lol

Sexyboi said...

Anyone but Iyanya can have body guard but Terry g needs body guard that would restrain him wen his ginger madness triggers'.lol.. Davido and wizkid are still kids tho they nid BG..lmao

Anonymous said...

Anyone who can afford bodyguards need them. We are all targets for a potential attach.

molebaba said...

Hahaha!!! Terry G no go kill me! Na we even need bodyguard against the likes of Terry G bcoz dem be like all diz Agboro for Junction.

Anonymous said...

they need it coz dey got moneyyyyy

Anonymous said...

D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ sure need Body guards cos d rate at wich kidnappers are kidnapping now adays ♍‎‎ε̲̣̣̣̥h̶̲̥̅̊n D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ definitely need BG Ooº°˚ ˚°ºoo infact apart from kidnappers D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ need ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥A̶̲̥̅♏ wella. Think ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥A̶̲̥̅♏ wella Ɣ☺ΰ go see say Celebrities need BG

Anonymous said...

donjazzy himself resemble bodyguard na :o so why he need double protection???



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