The Biola Bayo interview controversy has triggered fresh drama in Nollywood, after comedian Princess publicly blasted the actress for hosting actor Baba Ijesha on her podcast — a move that many Nigerians say reopened old wounds from the highly sensitive case.
The backlash grew so intense that Biola Bayo later apologised to colleagues and the public, admitting the interview caused pain and misunderstanding.
The Full Gist
The controversy began after Nollywood actress and podcast host Biola Bayo released an interview featuring actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha.
The actor had previously served time in prison after being convicted in a case involving a m!nor.
In the interview, Baba Ijesha attempted to defend himself and suggested he had been misunderstood and “set up.” The conversation quickly spread across social media and triggered heated reactions from Nigerians who questioned why he was given a platform.
The situation escalated further when Baba Ijesha mentioned actress Iyabo Ojo and other figures connected to the case, dragging past controversies back into public conversation.
Princess Reacts: “You’re Wicked”
Comedian Princess, who was deeply involved in exposing the case years earlier, reacted angrily to the interview.
In a video circulating online, she accused Biola Bayo of betraying trust and reopening painful memories connected to the situation.
“You’re wicked… I trusted you,” Princess said while reacting emotionally to the interview.
According to her, giving the actor a platform without challenging his claims felt like a betrayal to those who fought for justice during the original case.
Her reaction quickly went viral, with thousands of Nigerians joining the debate online.
Some supported Princess, saying the interview was insensitive. Others argued that everyone deserves the opportunity to share their side of the story.
Also, if you check Biola’s apology post, she apologized to Iyabo Ojo and even tagged her (which is good)
— Big Uncle (@Usmanashafe) March 24, 2026
But she didn’t for once mention the victim and her mother which is Princess.
Biola is a only using that platform to get food for herself, she’s not using it for the… pic.twitter.com/YlwzINQxDN
“You said you thought Baba ljesha wanted to apologize. Why did you not call his attention to it when he didn't? Biola Adebayo we talked for 5 years when baba Ijesha was serving his s£ntence….”
— Harmattan🇳🇬🌨️ (@FT_Cruise) March 24, 2026
– Princess, the mother of the girl involved breaks silence
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Princess blasts Biola Adebayo over her apology video
— Metro Naija (@metronaija) March 24, 2026
She said Biola did the interview because the child is not hers
She said Biola is wicked and insensitive https://t.co/j1wUyohqkw pic.twitter.com/voxlqWICyU
Biola Bayo Apologises
Facing intense criticism online, Biola Bayo eventually responded with a public apology.
She also removed the interview from her social media platforms and YouTube channel after the backlash intensified.
In her statement, the actress insisted she never intended to support wrongdoing and only wanted to give an opportunity for conversation.
“I will never support a rapist or a pedophile,” Biola Bayo said while apologising to Nigerians and to actress Iyabo Ojo.
She added that she understood the anger surrounding the interview and expressed regret over the pain it caused.
Iyabo Ojo Also Responds
Actress Iyabo Ojo, who has been one of the most vocal figures in the case, also reacted strongly after her name and family were mentioned during the interview.
She warned Baba Ijesha to stop involving her children in the story and hinted at possible legal action if the claims continued.
The actress insisted that the court had already ruled on the matter and warned against attempts to rewrite the narrative.
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