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Actress and entrepreneur Iyabo Ojo has posted a cryptic message on her Instagram page amid ongoing controversies in the Nigerian film industry.

The message, accompanied by an image of a billboard, reads, “Jealousy is the last class to attend before becoming a witch.”

In the post, Ojo wrote, “Who made the rules? Nobody you gotta answer to. 2026 ain’t for talkers, it’s for doers. Do what works for you. Let others win their way. You win yours. Period.”

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The post appeared to be a response to the ongoing drama within Nollywood, with Ojo emphasising her focus on personal goals and dismissing critics.

The post came amid a wave of controversies in the film industry, with filmmaker Kunle Afolayan recently drawing criticism for his comments on filmmakers’ online presence.

Actress Funke Akindele responded, urging creatives to prioritise innovation over criticism, while Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde emphasised the importance of authenticity in promotional activities.

Renowned actress Iyabo Ojo has defended single motherhood, dismissing societal stereotypes and emphasising that personal growth, fulfilled children, and stability define success, not marital status.

Ojo, who raised her children alone from a young age, attributed her achievements to faith in God, resilience, and perseverance.

She stated that her daughter and son have succeeded, and her life has turned out better than many expected.

The actress, in a viral video, highlighted the challenges of parenting, citing moments of uncertainty, exhaustion, and emotional strain, but stressed that these can be overcome with faith and determination.

“There’s confusion in their midst. I’m the president-general of single mothers because my daughter has succeeded, my son has succeeded, and my life is better. When you’re raising children at a young age, you almost run mad. There were times I didn’t know which road to pass. If they told me I’d be a landlady in Lekki, I’d say it was a lie. It wasn’t me, it was God,” she said.

She also spoke on relationships, stating that both men and women make choices in marriage, and expressed admiration for fathers who actively care for their children.

“Na man go leave you, na man go marry you. Na woman go leave you, na woman go marry you. Put your faith in God and see whether God will not do it for you. I easily fall in love with fathers that take care of their children,” she added.

Actress Iyabo Ojo has declared that the stigma surrounding single mothers is a thing of the past.

In a recent video, Ojo emphasised that single mothers are thriving, and that their children are excelling in life.

Ojo, who styles herself as the President-General of the Single Mothers Association, stated that men are now actively seeking single mothers, valuing their experience and often preferring them as partners.

She noted that men are willing to marry single mothers, rather than have them as side chicks.

She said, “Gone are the days when being a single mother was a stigma. Single mothers’ children are doing great things in life. Men are chasing single mothers. 

“They are even begging us that they don’t want us to be a side chick. They want us to marry them because we have experience. If a man leaves you, another man will accept you. I am The President General of the Single Mothers Association.”

Recall that the actress also used the occasion of her daughter’s baby shower to advise women on breaking generational curses.

She cautioned against assuming that past patterns will repeat themselves, encouraging women to forge their own paths.

Actress Iyabo Ojo has dismissed reports of her arrest by the Nigerian police, labeling the claims as fake news.

Speaking to fans via TikTok live, Ojo addressed the issue, stating that viral wanted posters circulating online are misleading and intended to generate traffic.

Iyabo Ojo expressed frustration, accusing rumor mongers of spreading false information to gain attention and make money.

She stated that these actions will have negative consequences for those involved.

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She said: “To you all rumour mongers that spread fake news about me, it shall not be well with you. Who did they arrest? Your fake news always make my fans worried and they will start calling to check on me. 

“You love to mention my name in order to pull traffic on your page and make money. You are heaping curs£s on your head because I am a special being. Anyone that wishes me bad, it will go back to the sender.”

Actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has warned an alleged Facebook impersonator, using her name and picture to run a blog with 2.7 million followers.

In a video on Instagram, she claimed the impersonator has been making money from the page, posting false news and stories, and causing confusion among her fans.

Ojo stated she’s tried reporting the page to Facebook but wants the impersonator to remove her name, picture, and rebrand the page.

She said: “This video is directed to whoever it is that is impersonating me and using my name. It has 2.7 million followers on Facebook.

“I have tried to report this account to Facebook. The person went and changed it to Iyabo Ojo Lovers. So at the time, Facebook was thinking it’s my fan page.

“This is not my fan page. I don’t know who owns this. I don’t know who created this.

“But this page has been going on for a very long time. Now, my problem with this page is that this person is a blogger. Because I will not sit down and carry other people’s news”.

She warned that if this isn’t done, she’ll take further action to have the page taken down.

Ojo also condemned others using her name to spread false information, saying they should “get a life and get a job” and stop being “stupid on social media”.

She continued: “This person has constantly carried different news and stories and definitely is making money, right, with my name. Okay. Now, my problem is that a lot of people think I own the page.

“In fact, the reason why I joined Facebook, was it last year? Or two years ago? The reason why I joined it was because of an issue like this. Why? To report all these pages.

“Luckily, I found out that in Nigeria here, they can actually help you bring down this page if you report it. I found out recently and I’m very glad about it. So I want to tell this person that owns this page that is using my name to be deceiving people and be gathering followers and making money. If you know you want to be a blogger, don’t be greedy.

“You have used my name to gather 2.7 million followers, right? Change my name. Remove my name. Remove my picture.

“Because you and I know that I don’t know you and this is not my page. This is the last warning I’m going to give you because me, I’m not a blogger. Take my name off this page and my picture.

“Take it off. Because the next time you will look for this page and it will be gone. I’m not capping with you.

“The next time when I have your time, this page will disappear. So if you know that you want to keep your 2.7 million followers, remove my name and my picture. Create your own identity now.

“Why are you using my name to be blogging? Making people feel like I’m a blogger. And it’s not funny anymore because you put my pictures there and you blog, you carry different news.

“It’s madness. So please, I know there’s a lot of people impersonating me on Facebook, on TikTok, on everywhere. I know.

“But this particular one, maybe because it is verified and it has a lot of followers. Every day in my DM, I keep getting messages like, did you write this? Did you post this? So I’m telling whoever it is that is in charge of this page. I’m sure you’ll get to see this video because you’re always on my page.

“Everything I post on my page, you go and post it on this page, right? So you’re definitely monitoring me. You’re one of the monitoring spirits. Please, kindly change. Take my name off it. Take my pictures off it. Rebrand it.

“You can stand alone now. You have 2.7 million followers. And for the rest of you that will just wake up one morning and go and use my name and write, Iyabo just said this, Iyabo just said that.”

Actress Iyabo Ojo has addressed the ongoing attacks from her colleague, Lizzy Anjorin, which she said have been directed at her family, especially her grandson.

In a statement shared via Instagram, Ojo admitted it has been difficult to stay silent amid the harassment but maintained that she has chosen to ignore the distractions for now.

She expressed confidence in her legal team’s readiness for the battles ahead, stressing that “everything has its timing.”

According to her, the past few months have been dedicated to family, particularly welcoming her grandson and supporting her daughter through motherhood.

Ojo added that once she returns to Lagos, she will confront the challenges posed by Lizzy Anjorin.

She wrote, “Honestly, I haven’t laughed this hard in a while. These videos cracked me up real good.

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“On a more serious note, I’ve seen all your messages, DMs, voice notes, and questions about my silent approach to the defamatory statements, insults, death wishes, and curses Liz Anjorin has been directing at my family, especially those targeting my grandson. Honestly, most of the time, I struggle to hold my peace… but I have to ignore the distractions. Who God has blessed, no one can curse.

“For clarity, I want to assure you all that my legal team isn’t sleeping. They’re taking notes of everything. A wise one must always listen to the counsel of the learned team. Everything has its timing.

“My people, over the past few months, it has been strictly about focusing on family while my legal team takes note and prepares me for the battles ahead. Welcoming my grandson, supporting my daughter through her motherhood journey, and standing in the gap, both physically and spiritually, required my undivided attention.

“Note that once I land in Lagos, God willing, yes, it will be time to tackle challenges. Silence can be powerful, and while it’s not always easy for me, I know it’s sometimes necessary. I love you all and appreciate your genuine concerns. Keep being your wonderful selves, and I’ll keep you all updated when the time is right. God bless”.