Veteran actress breaks silence on terrifying threats against her family during Nigeria’s historic protests
Nollywood icon Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has sent shockwaves across Nigeria after revealing that her children received death threats at the height of the 2020 #EndSARS protests, one of the most turbulent moments in the nation’s recent history.
Speaking candidly about the dark side of the protests, the award-winning actress disclosed that what began as a national call for justice and police reform quickly turned into a personal nightmare for her family.
“My children received death threats during #EndSARS,” Omotola revealed, exposing the intense fear and emotional toll the period took behind closed doors.
FROM NATIONAL MOVEMENT TO PRIVATE TERROR
Omotola, who was vocal during the early days of the protests, explained that her public stance came at a heavy cost. As tensions escalated nationwide, online harassment reportedly morphed into explicit threats targeting her children, forcing the actress to prioritize their safety.
The revelation has reignited conversations about the toxic extremes of online activism, cyberbullying, and the real-world dangers faced by public figures and their families during moments of political unrest.
A MOTHER FIRST, A CELEBRITY SECOND
Known not just for her screen presence but also for her advocacy and outspokenness, Omotola made it clear that no cause—no matter how just—should put innocent lives in danger.
Sources close to the actress say the threats deeply affected her household, pushing her to step back and reassess her public engagement at the time.
PUBLIC REACTION: SHOCK, SYMPATHY, AND DEBATE
Since the revelation, social media has been ablaze with mixed reactions. While many fans and colleagues have expressed outrage and sympathy, others have called for deeper reflection on how protest movements can be hijacked by intimidation and hate.
A SOBERING REMINDER
Omotola’s disclosure serves as a chilling reminder that behind every celebrity headline is a family—often vulnerable, often unseen—bearing the brunt of public fury.
As Nigeria continues to reckon with the legacy of #EndSARS, her story adds a human face to the cost of speaking out in volatile times.
