In a recent outburst that’s shaking up the Nigerian entertainment industry, Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has publicly challenged her colleague, Iyabo Ojo, over Ojo’s association with controversial blogger Tunde Ednut.
The confrontation, which took place on Instagram, has sparked widespread discussion and speculation.
Dikeh, known for her candid and often confrontational style, called out Ednut for allegedly using his platform to promote harmful narratives and attack public figures, including herself. In her message, Dikeh accused Ednut of teaming up to
“intimidate, harass, and drown” the public advocacy and social empowerment efforts of Ojo, despite Ojo’s close ties with him.
This feud highlights the tensions within the Nigerian entertainment industry, where relationships and reputations are often at the mercy of public opinion and social media influence. Dikeh’s allegations against Ednut are not just personal; they reflect a larger concern about the role of social media influencers in shaping public discourse, particularly in sensitive areas like politics and human rights.
The drama escalated with Dikeh revealing actions taken against another influencer, Very Dark Man (VDM), known for his controversial statements. Dikeh’s Instagram posts, which included images of VDM in a police station and with a lawyer, suggest a legal confrontation, though details remain unclear.
This complex web of relationships and conflicts in Nollywood underscores the industry’s ongoing struggle with issues of integrity, influence, and public advocacy. As fans and industry watchers follow these developments, the question remains: How will these confrontations shape the future of public discourse and advocacy in the Nigerian entertainment industry?
