By Cynthia Johnson
Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo has responded to social media influencer VeryDarkMan’s accusations that she had a close bond with the embattled Marlian Records boss, Naira Marley.
In a lengthy Instagram post, Ojo denied the allegations, calling them “nonsense” and “outdated.” She also criticized slut shaming, calling it a “favorite weapon used against women.”
QUEST TIMES further reports that Ojo admitted that she had received flowers from Marley and attended his shows, but she said that this did not mean that they had a close relationship.
The actress who is bent on getting justice for the late singer Mohbad, added that she had promoted upcoming artists to Marley for his support.
See the post below:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzMF31MosiI/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Ojo’s post comes after VDM released video evidence of her interacting with Naira Marley. In the video, VeryDarkMan claimed that Ojo thought the flowers were intended for her daughter, suggesting that something was going on between Naira Marley, Ojo’s daughter, and herself.
She has denied these allegations, saying that she never thought the flowers were for her daughter. She also said that she has never had a relationship with Marley.
Her post has been met with mixed reactions from fans. Some people have praised her for standing up against slut shaming, while others have criticized her for her tone and language. See comments below:
official_joymarcella: “Aunty abeg if possible just remove your hands from this case, the disrespect is getting too much jare”
bllac_ross: “At least them give u flower but u still stand for the truth, person wey I know, dem only pay im lodge he no fit talk”
mvta_123: “A lot of people were once Marlians na, no be here we dance to soapy? Una mind no go touch ground at all..queen mother for a reason!”
ashabi_olorisha_official: “@iyaboojofespris Aduke ti gbe’se Lewon lowo oo”
folatinubu_22: “Wetin Musa no go see for gate”
stainless6117: “U collect flower still d talk truth , the one way chop rice no dey see road again.”
oyinlomodiamond: “We want vawulence, ko ni da fun peace”