Kemi Afolabi, the Nigerian actress, has spoken against the online attacks aimed toward Mercy Aigbe following a devastating fire incident at her Lagos home.
On Wednesday evening, Aigbe shared a video showing the aftermath of the fire which destroyed several properties worth millions of naira.
However, some social media users claimed that the disaster was a deliberate attempt by Aigbe to promote her upcoming movie ‘Thinline’. Others hurled abusive words at the actress, referencing her marriage.
Reacting to the comments in an Instagram video, an emotional Afolabi begged the public to stop trolling Aigbe.
The 46-year-old actress questioned why people would think her colleague would use such a tragic situation to promote her movie.
Afolabi also emphasised that Aigbe needs support, not online attacks.
“I am begging on behalf of Mercy… she did not send me and I know she is always a strong woman. I just feel so bad that she has to go through this. Please guys any support you can give her at this time. Can you stop trolling her please?” she said.
“I know we are are human and nobody is perfect. We already discussed about the house. We have people who have told her they would support her. It is a big deal. If you want to think about everything that has burnt down including her properties, the house itself, the filming equipment.
“I cannot believe people are still trolling her. This is unfair. All she needs is you support. Forget whatever you guys might have against her. How can someone allow her house to burn to promote a movie.”
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