Popular Yoruba actress and filmmaker Eniola Ajao has opened up about the intense emotional toll that fake news online took on her, nearly driving her to self-harm.
In a candid interview on Nollywood on Radio, Ajao revealed how hurtful social media rumors led to a personal crisis, impacting her mental health and social life.
“I almost poisoned myself because of news about me on social media that was far from true. It was the first time in my life to faced something so painful that I couldn’t eat for seven days. I didn’t go anywhere. People around me can testify to it,” she revealed.
The impact was so overwhelming that Ajao completely withdrew, unable to eat for seven days or participate in any social activities.
“My sisters were calling, telling me, ‘You have to do this for yourself. You don’t have to poison yourself.’ My son was reaching out to everyone that I was struggling with the online lies,” she added.
The actress previously faced intense backlash on social media after she crowned the controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky, as the best-dressed female at her movie premiere. She later clarified that the move was a planned strategy to boost the film’s publicity.
Famous9ja recall that Nollywood actress and filmmaker Eniola Ajao has opened up about her challenges on social media.
The Yoruba actress, who made her debut in a movie this year, shared a picture of herself on Instagram looking dejected. In her post, she revealed that she has been through a lot but remains appreciative of God’s steadfastness.
“Been through a lot, but thank God for His faithfulness”.