Ebuka, Ruth Kadiri, Mr Macaroni, other Nigerian celebrities join new social media app, Threads

Nigerian celebrities and influencers are now flocking to the recently released social media app called Threads, which was launched by Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta.

Afrobeats Superstars including Adekunle Gold, Blaqbonez, Chike, Sean Tizzle, Maleek Berry, YCEE, Dremo, Bayani and Darey Art Alade have joined the app touted to rival Twitter.

Others include nollywood stars Alexx Ekubo, Beverly Naya, Ruth Kadiri and Ronke Odusanya.

Skitmakers Mr Macaroni, Crazeclown, Josh2funny, comedian Kennyblaq and TV host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu have also joined the platform.

Other celebrities on the app include film producers Pheelz and Samklef; social media influencers Tunde Ednut and Linda Ikeji; health influencer, Aproko Doctor.

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Meta CEO, Zuckerberg described the new app as an open, friendly space for conversation.

The new app has a very similar layout to Twitter, with many of the same major features.

Posts on Threads can be up to 500 characters long and include links, pictures, and videos of up to five minutes.