Nollywood Actress Eniola Ajao Shares the Traumatic Effects of Fake News on Her Life
In a candid interview on Nollywood on Radio, Eniola Ajao, a popular Nollywood actress, revealed the devastating impact that a false rumor had on her life. She shared a harrowing tale of how she was driven to the brink of self-poisoning due to the hurtful online rumor.
The actress recalled the traumatic experience as one of the most painful moments of her life. She revealed that she went without food for an entire week, isolating herself from the world and abandoning all her responsibilities, including the production of her next film.
Ajao’s son stepped in to help diffuse the situation by reaching out to her friends and family, reassuring them that his mother was struggling with the false report. Describing the ordeal, she said, “My son was trying to handle the situation by telling everyone that I was stressed and struggling with the lie online.”
The actress professed her reluctance to revisit the traumatic period, stating, “I don’t even want to remember those things, honestly.” This public admission is a testament to the devastating effects that fake news can have on even the most successful individuals, and serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying information in the digital age.
