Popular Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has issued a fiery response to online critics who attempted to shame her over the model of iPhone she used during a recent podcast appearance.
The "Silliest" Accusation
In a new video shared on Monday, January 12, 2025, the actress addressed what she called the "silliest" accusation she has heard recently. The drama began after a clip from her podcast appearance went viral, showing her calling her six-year-old son.
Some keen-eyed social media observers quickly focused not on the heartwarming mother-son moment, but on the device in her hand. They concluded she was using an "old iPhone" or had possibly borrowed the latest model just for show.
Multiple iPhones, No Stress
Nkechi Blessing laughed off the claims, stating that the same people criticizing her would have found something else to say if she had used a newer model. She set the record straight by revealing her actual phone collection.
She explained that she owns multiple iPhones, including both the iPhone 16 and the newer iPhone 17. To her, these devices are simply tools, and she does not stress about which one she uses at any given moment.
The phone she used during the podcast call was merely one of her backup devices. She added that she keeps phones with different storage capacities for various needs.
A Plea for Peace in the New Month
The actress expressed bewilderment that, out of all the topics discussed on the podcast, her phone became the focal point for some viewers. She ended her message with a direct plea to her followers and critics alike.
She begged for peace as she entered a new week and a new month, stating clearly that she does not want anyone adding unnecessary stress to her life. In her characteristic style, she questioned the priority of her critics, saying, "Of all things in this life, na phone una carry for head? Abeg, it is well."
The incident highlights the intense and often trivial scrutiny that Nigerian celebrities face on social media, where every detail of their lives can become a topic for public debate and criticism.
