Popular Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has taken decisive legal action against the individual responsible for leaking a private photo of her at a gym, which sparked widespread online ridicule. The actress disclosed that she successfully identified and facilitated the arrest of the woman who took and shared the picture without her consent.
The Viral Photo and Its Aftermath
The incident traces back to September 2025, when an unedited photo of Nkechi Blessing at a gym went viral on social media. The image, which showed the actress seated with her phone, led to intense trolling and body-shaming comments from numerous social media users. Nkechi faced criticism over her appearance in the snapshot, which was taken and disseminated without her knowledge.
Breaking her silence on the matter, Nkechi Blessing shared her side of the story during a recent appearance on the HonestBunch podcast. She expressed her frustration, emphasizing her right to personal comfort and privacy. "This is who I have been, I wear clothes that make me feel comfortable. I am not trying to hide from anybody," the actress stated defiantly. She directly addressed the culprit, questioning, "You get BBL, you dey snap me, wey get natural body. Are you stupid, sis?"
The Pursuit of Justice
Nkechi revealed that her pursuit of justice was not straightforward. She alleged that iFitness, the gym where the photo was taken, initially withheld the information of the person involved. Undeterred, the actress took matters into her own hands. "iFitness hid her information from me, I found her, I got her arrested, of course, because I didn’t come online," Nkechi declared in the viral podcast clip. Her statement confirms she personally tracked down the individual before involving law enforcement.
The emotional toll of the event was also visible. A segment of the podcast showed Nkechi becoming tearful while speaking to her son on the phone, highlighting the personal impact of the cyberbullying episode. Prior to her revelation, media personality Daddy Freeze had publicly defended her, criticizing the gym's management. He demanded the release of CCTV footage and called the gym "useless" for failing to protect a client's privacy.
Mixed Reactions from Netizens
The news of the arrest has ignited a firestorm of reactions online. While some support Nkechi Blessing's stance on privacy, others have questioned the legal grounds for the arrest. Comments compiled from social media show a clear divide.
Some users criticized the actress's action. One commenter, Cjambrose_, questioned: "Got her arrested keh Make i hear say she arrest am, under what crime exactly… When you be public figure." Another user, KIINGNUEL, referenced social media critic VeryDarkMan, who had previously announced a N500,000 giveaway to find the person behind the leaked photo.
Conversely, other netizens backed her decision. User Master Chief supported the move, commenting: "People don't arrest people's privacy in peace. The way forward is to just keep arresting them and watch them break down in tears. Hard lessons will make you have a change of mind & character." Another user, Tanwa454303, expressed disappointment that a woman was behind the act, stating it was "quite saddening."
This event underscores the ongoing debate about privacy, consent, and the consequences of sharing content online, especially concerning public figures in Nigeria's vibrant entertainment industry.
