Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa recently found herself in a heated exchange with a social media user after she chose to congratulate only CEO Luminee on the birth of her child, deliberately leaving out Baba Ijesha, the father and her colleague in the industry.
Background of the Controversy
Baba Ijesha and CEO Luminee announced the arrival of their first child together, a baby boy, on Monday, June 15, 2026. The announcement, however, was met with mixed reactions from Nigerians, including celebrities, due to Baba Ijesha's past legal troubles. Amid the ongoing controversy, many public figures have been cautious in their responses.
Dayo Amusa's Congratulatory Message
Taking to her official Instagram page, Amusa shared a series of pictures featuring only Luminee and the newborn, with a heartfelt caption that read: "You're allowed to be ridiculously happy about this bundle of joy and I'm so thrilled and happy for you. You did so well holding it together even on days it feels so heavy yet you never gave up… Congratulations @ceolumineeofficial Proof that good things come to those who don't give up. OMO TUNTUN ALEJO AYE! KA A BOOO!!!"
The actress's decision to exclude Baba Ijesha from her post did not go unnoticed. A male netizen quickly called her out, writing: "Oju aye,, why you don't post her husband picture BABA IJESHA."
Amusa's Fiery Response
Unwilling to let the criticism slide, Amusa fired back at the commenter, saying: "Take the mic to your parents to tell you WHY. That is if they are sensible enough to comprehend." The exchange quickly drew attention, with many fans and followers weighing in on the matter.
Mixed Reactions from Social Media Users
The incident sparked a flurry of reactions online. Some users supported Amusa's decision, while others accused her of hypocrisy. Here are some of the comments:
- kinghadeolu: "una no dey taya ni You post wahala-You no post still wahala."
- phummylayhor: "Who be this one again? Person post, you Dey call am oju aye Una go just Dey type nonsense."
- daniella__emmanuel: "l wonder ooh Dayo Amusa hypocrite nobody send you to congratulate only the wife leave them baba ijesha congratulations to you and your family, why she come post only the wife everyone wishes them congratulations used the both of them pictures after all baba ijesha is her colleague if not dayo is alabosi."
- iamthefola_: "so that you people can talk again…hypocrisy full everywhere. She post you go talk, she no post you go still talk."
Similar Incident with Mercy Aigbe
This is not the first time a celebrity has faced backlash for excluding Baba Ijesha from celebratory posts. Earlier, actress Mercy Aigbe also congratulated only Luminee and her newborn, leaving out Baba Ijesha, which drew similar criticism.
Dayo Amusa's Previous Comments on Online Bullying
Interestingly, Amusa had previously spoken out against what she described as growing online pressure directed at entertainers over national issues. She lamented that many in the creative industry are increasingly attacked for sharing their opinions or continuing with their work during periods of national crisis. She wrote: "The bullying many of you subject our colleagues to in the creative industry is crazy… They freely can't share their opinion; they can't post their jobs without being called insensitive."
The actress's latest controversy highlights the ongoing debate about celebrity accountability and the public's expectations regarding personal relationships and past controversies.
