Vanessa Okoye, daughter of renowned talent manager Paulo Okoye and stepdaughter to popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, has taken a bold stand in defense of her father’s stepdaughter, Priscilla Ojo, amid recent public criticism from a Tanzanian activist.
The Tanzanian activist had issued a pointed warning directed at Priscilla Ojo, urging her to tone down her public displays of affection and romantic posts on social media. The activist claimed that such displays were inappropriate and a distraction given the current political tensions in Tanzania. This warning sparked significant debate across social media platforms, with many users expressing a wide range of opinions both supporting and condemning the activist’s remarks.
In response to the controversy, Vanessa Okoye publicly defended Priscilla with a strong and passionate message on her social media accounts. She made it clear that any form of attack or negative remarks directed at her family would not be tolerated under any circumstances. Vanessa questioned the intentions behind the activist’s criticism, suggesting that jealousy or envy might be motivating the harsh words aimed at Priscilla.
Vanessa wrote, “I will never take it if you attack my family. There is a special grace that follows Priscilla and if you don’t understand the grace, you will just be speaking rubbish for the rest of your lives. You people should leave Priscilla alone. You all should go and marry, fall in love and be valuable to some people’s lives then you will see the blessing she has gotten. You can’t be ranting, insulting and laying curses on social media. What is the problem you have with Priscilla? If her wedding is disturbing you, you can go and have yours too.”
Her statement resonated strongly with many supporters who applauded Vanessa’s unapologetic defense and her call for critics to focus on their own lives instead of attacking others. The exchange has added another layer of discussion about social media conduct, respect, and the boundaries of public criticism especially when it involves family and personal matters.