Legit.ng’s Readers’ Choice Award: Mr Macaroni Wins Social Media Star for X, Beats Aproko Doctor

Legit.ng’s Readers’ Choice Award: Mr Macaroni Wins Social Media Star for X, Beats Aproko Doctor

  • To end 2023 in style, Legit.ng organised a poll for our readers to vote for their preferred celebrities in the entertainment industry across different niche
  • For the Social Media Star of the Year award for X, formerly Twitter, skit maker Mr Macaroni, medic Aproko Doctor, and popular social media commenter Daniel Regha made the nomination list
  • After the voting exercise, Mr Macaroni clinched the Legit.ng's Readers Choice Award in the Social Media Star of the Year category on X

Beyond the entertainment industry, some individuals used their voices and influence on social media this year.

From hilarious skits to activism, teaching important medical lessons through humour and putting people in their places, celebrities or not, 2023 saw the rise and dominance of different stars on social media, particularly X, formerly Twitter.

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Social media stars Daniel Regha, Aproko Doctor and Mr Macaroni
Netizens vote Mr Macaroni as Social Media Star for X Photo credit: @DanielRegha/@aproko_doctor/@mrmacaroni1
Source: Twitter

As 2023 draws to a close, Legit.ng organised its Readers Choice Awards to allow fans to vote for their favourite stars.

Mr Macaroni, Daniel Regha and Aproko Doctor make nomination list

The nominees for the Social Media Star of the Year on X, formerly Twitter, were Adebowale Adedayo, aka Mr Macaroni, known for his hilarious skits and activism; medical doctor Chinonso Egemba, popularly called Aproko Doctor, and popular Twitter troll/commentator Daniel Regha.

How did Legit.ng readers vote?

Mr Macaroni emerged as the winner of the category by a wide margin, leading with 60% of the total votes, followed by Aproko Doctor, who couldn't keep up with just 27%.

Last on the list was Daniel Regha, who had 13%.

Governor Sanwo-Olu drags Mr Macaroni for ignoring him at Tony Elumelu's party

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Legit.ng earlier reported that the Lagos governor attended Tony Elumelu's recent all-white party with several A-list celebrities.

As the businessman welcomed Sanwo-Olu and led him in, skit maker Mr Macaroni hugged and greeted him without acknowledging the Lagos governor.

Sanwo-Olu asked his people for confirmation about who the skit maker was and expressed surprise that he had not greeted him.

Mr Macaroni bags honorary doctorate degree

Still on the skit maker, Legit.ng earlier reported that congratulations poured in for him as he earned an honorary doctorate from Cornerstone University in Ibadan, Oyo state.

The actor and content creator shared some emotional messages and took to Instagram to display photos taken during his award ceremony.

In the photos, he was wearing a graduation gown and was smiling at the man who presented his certificate.

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
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Maymunah Ajetunmobi (Entertainment Deputy HOD) Maymunah Ajetunmobi is a journalist and the deputy HOD of the entertainment desk with over two years of work experience at Legit.ng. She graduated from the University of Ilorin in 2016 with a Bachelor's Degree in Zoology and has moved on to pursue courses and a degree in communication. Maymunah joined Legit.ng in 2020, and emerged Editor with Top Entertainment Article in 2021. She has written exclusive articles, unique pieces, and interviews. Email: ajetunmobi.maymunah@corp.legit.ng