Nollywood star Wumi Toriola has demonstrated she won't tolerate disrespect from online trolls after firing back at a social media user who left a demeaning comment on her Instagram page.
Actress Confronts Harsh Comment
The drama unfolded when an Instagram user mocked Toriola by referring to her as "olomo kan" - a Yoruba phrase that loosely translates to "mother of one." The comment appeared just days after the actress had thrown subtle shade at an unnamed colleague, questioning whether their film could make a top-five list.
Rather than ignoring the remark, Toriola took to her platform to address the troll directly. "Unclez. I don't know you, you woke up and typed 'OLOMO KAN' on my page," she wrote, expressing confusion about why someone she didn't know would begin their day by insulting her.
Wumi's Powerful Response
The actress didn't hold back in her reaction, instructing her followers to "bless you with a curse" and visit the troll's page. She warned that the fame he seemed to be chasing would ultimately bring him trouble and unrest.
Toriola reflected on her personal journey as a mother and co-parent during her response. The actress, who got married in 2018 and welcomed her son Zion soon after, confirmed her marriage had ended in January 2023. Despite the separation, she has openly discussed maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship with her ex-husband and has expressed her desire to have more children in the future.
Netizens React to the Exchange
The online community quickly weighed in on the confrontation, with many supporters rallying behind the actress. One user, @officialesther_john, commented: "Hmmmmm people mama don't mind keep living ur life you are a star."
Another supporter, @aremogemini, offered a thoughtful perspective: "I cannot stress this enough. Public figures do not stop being human the moment they become visible. They feel insult the same way any unknown face on the street feels it."
A third user, @eriataestheromotayo, revealed that the same troll had been targeting other celebrities, noting: "The same man has been bullying kemity too she said she's on his matter."
This incident highlights the ongoing challenge celebrities face with online bullying and the personal toll it can take, even on public figures who maintain strong social media presences.
