Iyabo Ojo Breaks Silence with New Video After Baba Ijesha's Bold Claims About Her Children
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has broken her silence with a new video shared on social media, following controversial claims made by her colleague, comic actor Baba Ijesha, in a recent podcast interview. The video shows Ojo posing and dancing for the camera, promoting her upcoming cinema movie The Return of Arinzo, set for release in April 2026, while notably ignoring the allegations raised by Baba Ijesha.
Background of Baba Ijesha's Interview Claims
In an interview on the Talk to B Podcast, Baba Ijesha, whose real name is Olanrewaju James Omiyinja, denied previous allegations against him and made several statements about fellow actress Princess and Iyabo Ojo. He claimed he never had any romantic or physical relationship with Princess, stating, "I never asked her out, never dated her, never hugged or kissed her." He further alleged that Princess is known for falling out with people close to her and has "betrayed everyone she has been friends with."
Most notably, Baba Ijesha expressed deep hurt over Iyabo Ojo's role in the situation, revealing that she once trusted him enough to leave her two children, Priscilla and Festus, in his care when they were younger. He said, "Iyabo is my product, and I can't ruin her," implying a close past relationship and his reluctance to damage her reputation despite the controversy.
Iyabo Ojo's Response Through Video
Instead of directly addressing Baba Ijesha's claims, Iyabo Ojo chose to share a fun video on Instagram, where she is seen slaying for the camera and dancing to a single promoting her movie project. The video has stirred reactions from fans and followers, who applauded her for focusing on her career rather than engaging in the controversy. This move is seen as a strategic way to divert attention to her professional work amid the personal allegations.
Fan Reactions to the Video
The video quickly garnered attention online, with many fans expressing support for Ojo's decision to ignore the claims and concentrate on her movie release. Comments from followers include:
- oyelajajoy reacted: "No time for distraction, Return of Arinzo on 3rd of April, 10 billion loading by Gods grace."
- marimarsclothing_and_asooke said: "Hin be like say Queen mother no give that lady invite the return of arinze will be sold out ijn."
- jenneh.areola2 commented: "Glamma Rakeem happy Sunday to you Ma.....Please don't respond to any revived issues that have been discussed in podcast aimed at derailing the return of Arinzo oo.....stay focused on the upcoming premier.....The Lord will use all these distractions to favour this movie in the cinemas."
- jummy75795 commented: "IY, give Biola eyinoka invite pls because the hatred on you and your family is so glaring. The Return of Arinzo out on the 3rd of April in all cinemas worldwide."
These reactions highlight a common theme among fans: encouragement for Ojo to stay focused on her movie promotion and avoid being drawn into the controversy, which they see as a potential distraction.
Context of Previous Events
This incident follows a pattern where Iyabo Ojo has previously returned to social media in style amid controversy. For instance, in November 2025, she trended online after releasing a video of her playing a famous male character and grooving to a song by Slim Case, following the release of Baba Ijesha. This suggests a consistent strategy of using positive content to counter negative publicity.
The ongoing situation underscores the complexities of celebrity relationships in Nollywood, where personal and professional lives often intersect, leading to public disputes and media scrutiny. Iyabo Ojo's approach of promoting her work rather than engaging directly with the claims may reflect a broader trend among public figures to maintain a positive public image and focus on their careers.
