In a revealing interview, popular Nigerian content creator and activist, Adebowale Debo Adedayo, also known as Mr. Macaroni, opens up about the transformative experience that made him fearless.
Mr. Macaroni had a life-changing experience in 2021 that instilled a sense of fearlessness within him. This turning point came after his arrest in 2021 following the Lekki Tollgate protests in 2020.
In the aftermath of the Lekki Tollgate massacre, many young Nigerians strongly opposed the recommendation to reopen the tollgate. Mr. Macaroni was among the protesters and found himself in the clutches of the Nigerian police during the protest against the reopening of the tollgate.
In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Mr. Macaroni shared his harrowing experience, which dramatically altered his perspective. He revealed that a shocking incident in police custody shook him to the core and fueled his determination to advocate for the powerless.
Mr. Macari’s account of the ordeal is a gut-wrenching tale of deprivation and degradation. He was stripped naked by officers who relished his suffering, leaving him humbled and changed.
‘I feel a deep sense of responsibility to use my platform to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,’ he explained. ‘How can I ask others to make sacrifices if I’m not willing to make them myself.’
‘The skit I created doesn’t do justice to what I experienced. I was completely defenseless. They stripped me naked, and I was molested. They were happy, mentioning names, and saying I was disturbing the peace.’
