Comedian Princess Launches Scathing Attack on Biola Adebayo Over Baba Ijesha Podcast Interview
Nigerian comedian and actress Damilola Adekoya, widely known as Princess, has unleashed a powerful public criticism against actress Biola Adebayo for her recent podcast interview with convicted actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka James, popularly called Baba Ijesha. The controversy erupted after Baba Ijesha's release from prison, with Princess accusing Adebayo of showing more concern for the offender than for the teenage victim of the assault case.
Princess Accuses Biola of Ignoring Victim's Welfare for Five Years
In an emotional video statement, Princess, who serves as the foster mother of the victim, revealed that despite maintaining communication with Biola Adebayo over the past five years through chats and phone calls, the actress never once inquired about the child's well-being. "Biola, you are wicked. This happened in 2021, now we're in 2026. After you and I have chatted, we've also spoken on the phone. There has never been one time, Biola, that you said, ha, sorry about what happened. How is my baby? How is she doing? There has never been one time," Princess declared passionately.
Controversial Prison Visit and Podcast Platform
Princess highlighted the stark contrast in Biola Adebayo's actions, noting that the actress visited Baba Ijesha in prison and subsequently provided him with a platform on her Talk to B podcast on YouTube shortly after his release. She questioned why Adebayo waited until the convicted actor had completed his sentence before offering him this opportunity, while completely overlooking the victim's situation throughout the entire period.
The comedian further criticized Adebayo's editorial decisions, pointing out that she proceeded to edit and upload the interview even though Baba Ijesha never offered an apology during their conversation. "You said you interviewed him. You thought he wanted to apologise. Fine. But you interviewed him, you were there, you were talking and asking questions. In your interview, you didn't say, oh, I thought you wanted to apologise. Are you ready to apologise? No. But the interview finished," Princess explained, emphasizing that Adebayo failed to press the convicted actor on this crucial matter.
Netizens Divided Over the Controversy
The public reaction to Princess's video has been mixed, with social media users expressing diverse opinions on the matter:
- @Ebonylove294705 commented: "She never for once reach out to the victim at least let it be on record that she tried but was not given an audience, she visited the R*pist peadofile in jail. Even now not remorseful with the apology. I no follow wicked person with my data."
- @tomiopajobi wrote: "People need to understand it's a podcast. She is just an interviewer. That platform is for both the good and bad people to say their story. The interviewer can't force the people who come on the platform to say anything. Please let's allow Biola be she has tried."
- @oluwatitofolabi said: "I don't get this uproar about interviewing an ex-convict. The person go talk him own and you go to another interview and talk your own. Abi is it because the man is an ex-convict, the society should k!ll him?"
Previous Criticism and Public Concern
This is not the first time Princess has spoken out regarding Baba Ijesha's case. Earlier, she criticized fellow comedian Yomi Fabiyi following the actor's release, accusing him of seeking attention and unnecessarily interfering in the legal proceedings. Princess maintained that Baba Ijesha deserved to remain incarcerated and warned the public to remain vigilant, suggesting he might revert to previous behaviors.
Her consistent advocacy for the victim has garnered significant support online, with many Nigerians expressing solidarity with her position and voicing concerns about the convicted actor's return to public life. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about media responsibility, victim advocacy, and the rehabilitation of offenders within Nigerian entertainment circles.
