Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo has dramatically escalated her ongoing feud with fellow actress Lizzy Anjorin by issuing a formal public warning about alleged harassment, cyberstalking, and threats against her family members. The warning comes despite previous judicial intervention attempting to reconcile the warring actresses.
Through a strongly-worded statement on Instagram addressed to Nigerian authorities and law enforcement, Ojo detailed what she described as “a disturbing pattern of harassment” by Anjorin. According to Ojo, Anjorin has persisted in targeting her loved ones with curses, threats, and defamatory statements on social media, even as their legal battle continues in court.
The public confrontation marks another chapter in a bitter rivalry that began months ago when Ojo posted a video playfully mimicking Anjorin. What started as seemingly harmless entertainment quickly spiraled into serious allegations when Anjorin responded by making intimate accusations about Ojo’s personal life, including claims about promiscuity.
These allegations prompted Ojo to pursue legal action, demanding either a public apology or N500 million in damages for alleged libellous publications. The legal proceedings faced early complications when Anjorin failed to appear at the initial hearing, necessitating the court to resort to serving legal documents by posting them on her property’s gate.
A significant attempt at resolution occurred in July when the presiding judge took on a mediator’s role, offering motherly advice to both actresses about ceasing their social media hostilities and embracing peace. However, Ojo’s latest statement suggests these judicial efforts at reconciliation have proven ineffective.
The current situation has taken a more serious turn with Ojo specifically highlighting concerns about cyberstalking, which she emphasized is a criminal offense. Her public announcement outlined three specific demands: respect for boundaries, cessation of stalking behavior, and a focus on personal matters rather than antagonism.
Particularly concerning to Ojo are what she describes as “constant curses” directed at her children and partner, individuals she stresses have never engaged with or responded to Anjorin. This targeting of family members appears to be a primary factor in Ojo’s decision to issue this public warning.
The controversy has attracted significant attention within Nigeria’s entertainment industry and highlights the growing concern about cyberbullying and online harassment among public figures. By formally addressing government authorities and law enforcement in her statement, Ojo has elevated what began as an entertainment industry feud into a potential criminal matter.
The situation underscores the challenges faced by Nigerian celebrities in managing online conflicts and protecting their private lives from public scrutiny. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of traditional legal and judicial interventions in resolving social media-based disputes.
As this development unfolds, industry observers await Anjorin’s response and any potential legal or law enforcement actions that might follow. The incident serves as a reminder of how quickly social media conflicts can escalate into serious legal matters, particularly when they involve personal attacks and family members.
The entertainment community watches closely to see whether this public warning will finally bring about the peace that previous judicial intervention failed to achieve, or if it will lead to further escalation in this long-running conflict between two of Nollywood’s notable actresses.
