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Mr Macaroni responds to protest over celebritie’s silence amid national hardship
Mr Macaroni responds to a protest calling for Nigerians to unfollow celebrities, stating that the people, not celebrities, must lead the change they desire.
Mr Macaroni responds to a protest calling for Nigerians to unfollow celebrities, stating that the people, not celebrities, must lead the change they desire
Actor and content creator, Adebowale Adedayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, has addressed a social media protest calling for Nigerians to unfollow celebrities who remain silent in the face of the country’s ongoing hardships.
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The protester, identified as TeniBegiloju on X (formerly Twitter), argued that Nigerian celebrities, except Mr Macaroni, should be unfollowed for failing to speak out on the current state of affairs.
In a post shared on X, the lone protester carried a placard that read, “Nigerians, let’s unfollow all useless celebrities keeping quiet now,” and added the caption, “They don’t deserve our follow. The only person worthy of our respect is Mr Macaroni.”
However, Mr Macaroni quickly responded, distancing himself from the protester’s message. He emphasised that while he is committed to speaking out on important issues, he does not believe that celebrities should be pressured into activism by the public.
“I would never endorse a post like this! Please do not ask celebrities to make sacrifices the people themselves are not ready to make,” Mr Macaroni wrote.
He went on to highlight that celebrities are also citizens and should not be singled out for their silence when many others are similarly quiet.
“Celebrities are citizens like you. If the majority of the people are quiet, why should we blame celebrities?” he continued. “Also, not all celebrities wish to speak on social issues.
So it’s unfair to manipulate us into speaking about certain topics because even when we speak, we get attacked!”
Mr Macaroni further explained that expecting celebrities to take the lead on social issues, without a broader societal commitment, is unrealistic.
He used the example of police brutality in Nigeria, pointing out that while many Nigerians witness such events, few take action in the moment. Instead, many choose to record the incident or walk away, only to later criticise celebrities for not speaking out.
“When Nigerians truly want change, the people will not wait for any celebrity. The people will become their own celebrities, and they will lead and take charge!” Mr Macaroni concluded.
His statement comes at a time when calls for greater accountability from public figures have been increasing, as Nigerians continue to face economic struggles and political instability.
While many celebrities, including Mr Macaroni, have used their platforms to speak out on various issues, others have faced backlash for staying silent on the pressing challenges in the country.
Mr Macaroni’s response has sparked conversation around the role of celebrities in social activism, with some supporting his stance and others advocating for a stronger public voice from influential figures in times of crisis.
Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.
Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.
The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.
“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.
Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.
Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.
The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.
The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.
An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.
Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.
Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.
The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.
The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.
In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.
Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.
The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.
“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.
The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.
Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.
His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.
Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.
However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.
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