Influencer Papaya Ex has addressed backlash over her outfit choice at the traditional wedding of Tanzanian singer Juma Jux and actress-entrepreneur Priscilla Ojo.
The lavish ceremony, tagged #JP2025, took place on Thursday at The Five Palm in Oniru, Eti-Osa, Lekki, Lagos.
Papaya sparked mixed reactions online after arriving in a custom-made dress adorned with printed images of the couple.
Priscilla’s photo was positioned around Papaya’s waist, while Juma Jux’s image was prominently displayed on her chest — a design choice that drew mixed reactions on social media.
At the event, Priscilla playfully called out Papaya for the placement of her husband’s photo.
“You put my husband for chest,” she said.
Papaya, laughing, responded, “I am sorry baby, I love you,” adding that her intentions were pure.
In a recent interview with content creator Egungun of Lagos, Papaya Ex explained why she placed the picture on her chest.
She said she didn’t mean any harm and believed the placement was appropriate.
“Nigerians like to sexualise everything,” she said.
“If I had put the picture somewhere else, they would still complain that it’s close to my coochie.”
She added, “When they told me it isn’t supposed to be here, I was like I’m very sorry. I even had to tell the wife, ‘you know I love you, I won’t do something [disrespectful]’ and she said she understands.”
Papaya also revealed that the outfit cost her N4.5 million to make.