“Cold and Broke Podcaster”: Solomon Buchi and Tacha’s Explosive War of Words Sets Social Media Ablaze

In the ever-chaotic world of social media clashes, a new storm is brewing, and this time it comes with heavy artillery from both sides. Popular writer and life coach Solomon Buchi and reality TV star Tacha have locked horns in a war of words that has gripped the Nigerian social media space, serving netizens a cocktail of savage insults, class claims, and stinging jabs.

It all started when Solomon Buchi took a direct swipe at Tacha, dragging her with an insult that quickly ignited reactions from both their fans and onlookers. Without mincing words, he tweeted: “My legitimate wife houses me, but you're housed by other people's husbands. Port Harcourt illiterate.” The tweet spread like wildfire, with many shocked at the level of personal attack.

Tacha, who is no stranger to social media drama and known for her unapologetic clapbacks, didn’t let it slide. She fired back almost instantly, triggering what is now being referred to as “The Ring Light Rant.” She said: “I give you a whole lifetime to provide receipt of ‘anybody’s husband’ housing me!! I pay this month rent so your wife can relax & breathe! U go grow old with nothing!!”

She went on to flex her financial muscle, pointing out her UK stay and her high-end London lifestyle. “The 4 months I spent in the UK I’ll confidently house both you and your struggling wife... My 1 month rent in Canary Wharf is your 6 months rent!” she wrote with brutal flair. The tweet hit hard, sparking heated debates and leading “Canary Wharf” to trend on Nigerian Twitter for the better part of the evening.

Tacha’s anger didn’t stop there. She tore deeper into Buchi’s credibility, calling him “Cold and Broke podcaster,” and accused him of suffering from low self-esteem, using his wife for validation and shelter. The jab about the ring light hit a raw nerve: “If no be low self-esteem wey won finish ur wife! who in their right senses go house her fellow woman with ring light??” The mention of a ring light, widely interpreted as a dig at content creators and online personalities who rely on them for appearances, was a metaphorical molotov cocktail hurled into the already burning feud.

While both parties have had their fair share of social media altercations in the past, this particular exchange feels deeply personal. Buchi’s original comment was an unusually direct assault, and it wasn’t long before his critics accused him of misogyny and using his platform to demean women. Tacha’s fans, also known as “Titans,” rallied around her, defending her independence and throwing punches right back at Buchi and anyone who echoed his sentiments.

Solomon Buchi, whose brand revolves around conservative values, marriage ideals, and Christian teachings, has often been a polarizing figure. His critics argue that he walks a fine line between principled commentary and veiled chauvinism. His supporters, however, view him as a moral compass in an era of moral ambiguity. This latest exchange, however, seems to blur that line even further, as many feel his comments were not only demeaning but unnecessarily provocative.

Tacha, on the other hand, remains a symbol of resilience and hard-earned fame. From her controversial eviction on Big Brother Naija to building a strong personal brand, she’s weathered storms of online bullying, slut-shaming, and elitist dismissal. This feud, to her fans, is just another moment where she reaffirms her strength and dominance in the face of unsolicited attacks. For many, her response was more than just a clapback—it was a declaration of economic and emotional independence.

Interestingly, the fight has spilled beyond Twitter and into the broader entertainment discourse. Social commentators, influencers, and even neutral celebrities have weighed in, with opinions sharply divided. Some argue that both parties are engaging in unnecessary online drama, diminishing their platforms with pettiness. Others see it as a reflection of deeper societal issues: class tension, gender roles, and the battle between traditional values and modern self-expression.

The term “Canary Wharf” has since become a meme across Nigerian Twitter, with users posting jokes like “I just passed Tacha’s rent on my way to work,” and “May we all find someone who pays Canary Wharf rent just to prove a point.” In contrast, “Cold and Broke Podcaster” is now being used to mock anyone who tries to tear others down under the guise of moral advice.

This online firestorm also brings back a familiar debate—why do Nigerians love digital drama so much? The answer may lie in the celebrity culture that has gripped the country in recent years, where fame, social media presence, and personal battles hold more attention than policy or politics. Solomon Buchi and Tacha are both products of this system—different branches on the same tree of internet notoriety, performance, and spectacle.

Still, beneath all the insults and memes, there’s a more sobering undercurrent. The notion of women being demeaned for their choices, successes, or independence—especially by men who claim to champion morality—has become all too common in the digital space. Conversely, the pressure on men to prove financial stability, leadership, or intellectual dominance through online arguments also reveals a toxic expectation that harms both genders.

As of now, neither Buchi nor Tacha has backed down or offered any form of truce. With both sides digging in, more exchanges seem inevitable. And while the internet watches, popcorn in hand, many wonder if this will end in resolution, escalation, or another viral insult that further entrenches them in digital folklore.

For now, all eyes remain glued to their timelines. Whether it’s Buchi dropping another philosophical grenade or Tacha pulling receipts and stunting in pounds sterling, one thing is certain: the internet won’t be bored anytime soon.

In a world of hashtags, ring lights, and screenshots, the Buchi-Tacha war is another reminder that in the digital age, every tweet is a weapon, every post a battlefield—and every clapback, a headline waiting to happen.