Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has been hospitalised following intense criticism online after publicly confronting veteran actor and director Afeez Owo.
The controversy began when Afeez Owo, husband of actress Mide Martins, commented on Wumi’s portrayal of a character in a recent movie during an interview. Wumi disagreed with his assessment and responded publicly on social media, sparking widespread reactions.
Many social media users and fans criticised Wumi’s response, agreeing with Afeez’s perspective on her performance. The backlash quickly escalated, prompting concerns about her well-being.
On Thursday morning, Wumi shared an update from her hospital bed, posting a photo with the caption: “Internet dragging and ICU are siblings.” She expressed remorse in the comments, promising to take lessons from the incident and asked fans for well-wishes.
“I have heard you all, will do better next time. Wish me quick recovery,” Wumi wrote, signalling her commitment to move forward positively amid the public scrutiny.
The incident highlights the intense pressures Nigerian celebrities face on social media, where criticism can quickly affect both mental and physical health.
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