The latest development in Nollywood reveals that renowned actress Moyo Lawal has reacted to the recent viral leak of an intimate video involving her and her alleged ex-partner.
The leak of the explicit video, which surprised her followers, happened last Saturday, stirring deep conversations across various social media platforms.
In the video, the award-winning actress was engaged in an intimate act with an unidentified man, all while being recorded without her approval.
Reacting to the news on Sunday, Moyo Lawal took to her official Instagram page to release a statement addressing the situation. In her statement, she revealed the identity of the individual responsible for disseminating the video, asserting that it was done without her knowledge or consent. She expressed her distress, stating, “A private video of mine from a while ago has been inappropriately shared without my consent, violating my privacy and trust.”
Lawal stated that the video was not for public consumption. Addressing the situation, she intends to pursue legal action against those responsible for this breach of her privacy.
According to her, she had even embraced celibacy for a period, substituting frequent dating for solitude.
The whole episode does not deter Moyo Lawal. She thanked those who extended their support and understanding during this challenging time, acknowledging that their kindness and goodwill went a long way.
In another twist to the story, a prior video of the actress surfaced on an X platform (formerly Twitter) in which she confidently asserted that she could not be dragged into any online controversies related to sexual matters.
She emphasised her history of making sacrifices and maintaining a secretive image. She said, “People know how I am regarding sex matters, so the last thing one could use to drag me down is sex.”
Complicating matters further, an X account claiming to belong to Moyo Lawal, @moyolawalofficial, posted a denial of the leaked video, insisting she was not the person in the clip and urging people to desist from spreading fake news.
However, subsequent investigations revealed that this account was, in fact, a fake account. The official X account of the Nollywood actress is believed to be @moyolawal.
Moyo Lawal’s journey in the world of acting kicked off with small-scale productions and the encouragement of a friend. She was part of the Next Movie Star Nigerian TV reality show though she didn’t win. She made her professional acting debut in the TV series “Shallow Waters,” where she portrayed the character Chioma. Her big break happened with her role as Chinny in the award-winning TV series “Tinsel,” shooting her into the limelight.