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Entertainment of Thursday, 3 August 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Eniola Badmus finally reacts after Tiktoker who defamed her was sentenced

Eniola Badmus and Ego Blessing Eniola Badmus and Ego Blessing

Nigerian movie star, Eniola Badmus, has finally broken her silence after TikTok user Blessing Ego Okoye’s was sentenced by a Lagos federal high court.

Ego was arraigned before the federal high court on Wednesday, August 2 and was found guilty of the allegations levelled against her.

On count one, she received a sentence of one year in jail with the possibility of a fine of N50,000. On the second count, she received a sentence of two years in jail with the possibility of a N100,000 fine.

Reacting to the situation via her Instagram page, Eniola stressed that celebrities are also human beings and are hurt by negative comments, especially if they are untrue.

She also took the opportunity to advice her followers to be responsible when speaking on any matter related to others.

She wrote: “I will like to address an issue that has been plaguing social media platforms and online communities: defamatory statements about me.

"How do you wake up, go on social media and pull people down by making false/negative comments about them and still expect mercy from God? This is someone you do not even know! Common!

"You have no single fact/evidence but will sit behind your phones and make a smooth video defaming my personality. Why?

"When I was a plus size, it was the height of body shaming, now on my fitness journey, same negative comments, when I made my political choice, same negatives. Guys, let people live their lives and respect them for it. Some of us have muscle to keep it going, how about those that can’t and silently struggle with depression and low self-esteem?

"We celebrities are human, we have blood running through our veins like you. No one judges your choice or approach to life in your corner, so why judge me on personal and human actions?

"More often than not, I ignore these comments or don’t even bother reading them but sometimes, it hits badly and you truly and really want to set an example.

"I am aware that defamation is a serious matter and can have severe consequences, both legally and socially. It is essential to recognize the impact of our words on others and the responsibilities that come with expressing our opinions publicly. While freedom of speech is a fundamental right, I think it should be exercised responsibly and with consideration for the potential harm it may cause. Above all let’s spread love ❤️

"Love you guys."

See her post below: