After months turned into years of public salivation, popular Nollywood actress Moyo Lawal finally chose her moment and what a moment it was. Not September 2023 when the internet caught fire, not the months after, but January 1, 2026. Three years later, Moyo? Really?
Just after the fireworks of Happy New Year faded and on the eve of her birthday, the actress dropped a lengthy video across her social media pages, finally addressing the intimate video that once trended like a national emergency.
In her calm but emotional narration, Moyo admitted she had grown used to being called names, swallowing false narratives and choosing silence all in the name of peace. But peace, it seems, has an expiry date.
This time, she confronted the viral video involving her ex-lover. Contrary to public belief that she released the clip to chase clout, Moyo revealed she was allegedly blackmailed by the man, simply because she refused to parade him on her social media pages.
As tears streamed, the actress pleaded for grace, insisting she wants to ‘flip the switch’, to live better, breathe freely, and be judged less harshly.
Perhaps the new year truly brings new beginnings, even delayed ones.
Happy birthday, Moyo, and cheers to the courage it takes to finally flip the switch.