Nollywood actress Regina Chukwu has faced intense backlash over her reaction to criticism about Baba Ijesha and his newborn baby. The controversial actor and his lover, CEO Luminee, recently announced the birth of a baby boy, sharing photos and videos from their maternity shoot while expressing their love for each other.
Regina Chukwu's Defense of Baba Ijesha
Reacting to the news, Regina Chukwu congratulated the couple and questioned whether Baba Ijesha should be condemned for the rest of his life because of his past. She accompanied her message with a beautiful photo of herself taken on her way to a party and urged critics of the actor to make their criticism make sense to her.
Fans React to Regina Chukwu's Post
Many social media users did not spare the actress, criticising her stance and questioning whether she would be willing to give her own daughter to the actor. Some commenters argued that the offence for which Baba Ijesha was arrested and imprisoned was serious and should not be downplayed. They noted that individuals convicted of such offences are often ostracised by society because of the gravity of their actions.
One lady in the comment section jokingly remarked that Regina Chukwu's statement was incomplete, suggesting she was trying to benefit from the attention generated by the post. Others maintained that people who were criticising the actor had every right to do so, arguing that their reactions stemmed from genuine concern rather than malice.
- @_veekie said: "The write up never complete e remain I tap from this blessing ma."
- @johnsonasabe wrote: "Ms Gina, please don't go there ma'am. I use God beg you."
- @fola_lagos reacted: "Yes! He should be! He’s a sexual predator and a convicted one at that. Are you even thinking? What’s this caption? Gbogbo yin sun e da ori ko ibi kan na. O ma se ooo."
- @oyindah_ reacted: "You for add say you tap from the 'Grace' ofonu!."
- @ebunoluwa_titilope reacted: "Regina, wish this man for your daughter and I will believe your write up. Sentiments aside please."
- @ibukun_nimi commented: "All of these is because our society does not really understand the gravity of the offense. People get ostracized for that kind of offense in saner climes. But what can we expect from a generation that’s generally men centered and pick mes."
Princess Reacts to Baba Ijesha's 16-Year Sentence
Legit.ng recalls reporting how Nigerian comedian Princess reacted when Baba Ijesha was sentenced to 16 years in prison. Baba Ijesha was found guilty of molesting Princess’ 14-year-old foster daughter, and the comedian reacted to the verdict on social media. Her response to the verdict sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians.
