Trending in Nigeria on X(formerly twitter) on May 1st, 2025.

Trending Topics on X in Nigeria on May 1, 2025: The Hottest Vibes and Raw Reactions

On May 1, 2025, X was the place to be in Nigeria, with Workers’ Day turning the platform into a wild mix of rants, flexes, and pure vibes. From Davido’s global domination to fintech takeovers, football wars, and TikTok madness, Nigerians brought their A-game—unfiltered, loud, and 100% real. Here’s the scoop on the top 10 trending topics on X in Nigeria on May 1, 2025, with the rawest reactions straight from the timeline, tagged with the handles that dropped them.

1. Workers’ Day (#LabourDay, #MayDay)

May 1 is Workers’ Day, a national holiday hyping Nigeria’s labor force. X went off with #LabourDay and #MayDay hashtags, driven by President Bola Tinubu’s pledge to pay ₦35,000 wage award arrears to federal workers. With inflation hitting hard, Nigerians weren’t playing—dishing out shade, memes, and labor pride.

@NaijaHustler: “Tinubu’s ₦35k arrears is pure insult! #LabourDay but workers can’t afford rice, this govt dey mad!”

@LagosWahala: “#MayDay: ₦35k? That’s one market run in Lagos! Tinubu, fix this economy abeg! [meme of empty wallet]”

@UnionBaddie: “Naija workers no dey carry last! #LabourDay rallies shutting it down, NLC is our voice! [video of Abuja march]”

2. Davido

Davido, aka OBO, was a trending titan on May 1, riding the wave of his album 5IVE (released April 18, 2025), which topped UK Spotify charts and outshone US stars like Taylor Swift. His April 30 shade at Nigeria’s government as “the worst” while bigging up Ghana stirred drama, and cute moments like video calls with his daughter Hailey had fans in their feelings.

@30BGSlayer: “Davido slamming Naija govt but cruising in jets? OBO, stick to music, leave politics! ”

@AfrobeatsVibes: “Davido’s 5IVE flogging Taylor Swift on US charts, Naija to the world! OBO is king! [chart screenshot]”

@OBOFanGirl: “OBO calling Hailey on video, best dad ever! 5IVE still banging, Davido’s untouchable! ”

3. C-One Ventures and Bankly Acquisition

The fintech scene popped off as C-One Ventures acquired Bankly, a Nigerian startup pushing banking for the masses. Trending on X, this deal had users debating financial inclusion and Nigeria’s tech boom, especially on Workers’ Day when economic empowerment was the vibe. But some weren’t feeling the corporate flex.

@TechBroNG: “C-One eating Bankly? Big boys killing small startups, Naija fintech turning monopoly!”

@MoneyMoves9ja: “Bankly with C-One: More ATMs for villages or just corporate noise? [meme of ‘money bags’]”

@FintechQueen: “C-One x Bankly = banking for the streets! Naija fintech taking over Africa! ”

4. No Gree For Anybody

“No Gree For Anybody,” the 2024 catchphrase meaning “don’t take nonsense,” was still trending on X during Workers’ Day. Users dropped it to blast government policies, fight economic woes, and settle personal beefs, keeping the vibe defiant and dramatic.

@NoChillNaija: “No gree for Tinubu’s ₦35k scam, we deserve better! #LabourDay or we burn it down!”

@StreetVibesNG: “No gree for bad govt, we move! #MayDay energy, Naija no dey sleep! ”

@YouthPower9ja: “No gree for nonsense, Naija youth too rugged! #LabourDay shutdown, we’re the future! ”

5. Victor Osimhen

Football star Victor Osimhen was trending on X, with fans hyping his goals for Napoli and Nigeria. On May 1, posts celebrated his form and AFCON 2025 dreams, but transfer rumors about his club future added some spice to the convo.

@SuperEaglesFan: “Osimhen’s killing it at Napoli, but they wanna sell him? Europe no rate Naija stars!”

@GoalMachineNG: “Osimhen’s goals dey shake Europe! Naija’s king, AFCON go feel am! [goal highlight clip]”

@Footballs: “Osimhen is Naija’s pride, scoring for fun! Super Eagles go win AFCON! ”

6. Arsenal

Arsenal, Nigeria’s football darling, was trending on X with Premier League banter in full swing. On May 1, fans were likely hyping recent wins or roasting rivals like Chelsea, keeping the Gunners’ vibe loud and passionate.

@ChelseaTrollNG: “Arsenal fans hyping mid-table vibes, una never win UCL! Chelsea clears!”

@Gunner4Life: “Arsenal’s cooking this season, Arteta’s boys no dey play! [match highlight reel]”

@ArsenalNaija: “Gunners for life! Arsenal dey give us joy, EPL trophy loading! ”

7. Tems

Nigerian superstar Tems was trending on X, with fans buzzing about her global rise and new music teases around May 1. Her soulful sound and Grammy nods kept the timeline lit, though some debates about her vs. artists like Ayra Starr brought the heat.

@MusicCriticNG: “Tems is overhyped, Ayra Starr’s vibe clears her! Naija music fans, pick one!”

@TemsStan: “Tems’ voice is pure magic, global queen! New music when? [performance clip]”

@NaijaQueenFan: “Tems taking Naija to the Grammys again! Our queen, keep shining! ”

8. Economic Hardship

Economic hardship was trending on X, tied to Workers’ Day rants about inflation, fuel prices, and naira woes. Users dragged government policies like subsidy removal, with #EndBadGovernance vibes from 2024 protests adding fuel.

@AngryCitizenNG: “Fuel subsidy gone, naira crashing, Tinubu’s killing us! #EndBadGovernance now!”

@NaijaStruggle: “Naira to dollar: 1,600? Bread is now gold! Naija, we suffer! [cartoon of empty wallet]”

@HopefulNaija: “Naija go survive this hardship, we too rugged! Better days ahead! #LabourDay”

9. AFCON 2025

AFCON 2025 hype was trending on X, with Nigerians dreaming of Super Eagles glory. On May 1, posts focused on stars like Osimhen and banter with rivals like Ghana, keeping the football fever high.

@NaijaVsGhana: “Ghana’s Black Stars go chop dust, Super Eagles own AFCON! Naija or nothing!”

@EaglesHype: “AFCON 2025 loading, Osimhen go scatter keepers! Who’s ready? 

@FootballNaija
: “Super Eagles go fly high, AFCON trophy is ours! Naija, let’s go! ”

10. TikTok Challenges

TikTok challenges were trending on X, with viral sounds like Afro The Influence and Joha taking over. On May 1, Nigerians shared dance videos and skits, vibing with Workers’ Day’s festive mood, though roasts of off-beat dancers kept it spicy.

@TikTokRoaster: “Your Joha dance is a crime, abeg sit down! TikTok no be for everybody!”

@ViralVibesNG: “Who’s killing Afro The Influence on TikTok? Drop your vid! [dance compilation]”

@NaijaTikToker: “Naija TikTok is undefeated! Joha challenge shutting it down, we too lit! ”