Popular media strategist Esther Ijewere has publicly called out celebrities who attended convicted actor Baba Ijesha’s lavish baby naming ceremony. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting.
Arguing that the fanfare sends a dangerous message to survivors of sexual abuse, Ijewere also accused the female attendees of selective solidarity, stressing that they won’t allow Baba Ijesha near their kids.
She concluded by warning that such public celebrations could discourage future victims from speaking up.
Her words, “I am beyond shocked!!! This man should be keeping a low profile, but he is out here flexing!!! Na Naija this rubbish fit happen sha.
While Baba Ijesha had served his time, that doesn’t mean he should be deliberately seeking attention and peppering people online.
A little humility, discretion and sensitivity would go a long way.
To the female Nigerian celeb I supported during her DV experience, who continues to celebrate a convicted child predator because his wife is her friend, I hope you remember that solidarity should never be selective.
Some principles shouldn’t depend on friendship.
When society celebrates alleged perpetrators and treats accountability like a joke, it sends a dangerous message to survivors: that their pain doesn’t matter.”
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