Putri criticizes Biola Adebayo for ‘insensitive’ handling of Baba Ijesha interview

Nigerian comedian and actress Damilola Adekoya, known as Princess, has publicly criticized actress Biola Adebayo over her recent apology video following a podcast interview with convicted actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka James, known as Baba Ijesha.

The backlash came after Biola featured Baba Ijesha on the Talk to B podcast shortly after his release from prison, a move that sparked outrage on social media. Princess described the decision as insensitive, and accused Biola of prioritizing the perpetrator over the teenage victims involved in the case.

In an emotional video shared on Tuesday, Princess said Biola never once checked on the victim’s welfare even though they had communicated for years. “You’ve never once asked about my baby,” he said, questioning Biola’s silence regarding the victim’s condition.

“Biola, you’re mean. This happened in 2021, now we’re in 2026. After you and I chatted, we also chatted on the phone. Never once, Biola, have you said, ha, sorry for what happened. How is my baby? How is he? Not once.”

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Putri also criticized Biola for visiting Baba Ijesha in prison and then giving him a platform without pressing for accountability. He argued that the interview failed to address key issues, including whether the actor was willing to apologize for his actions.

“You said you interviewed him. You think he wanted to apologize. Fine. But you interviewed him, you were there, you talked and asked questions. In your interview, you didn’t say, oh, I thought you wanted to apologize. Are you ready to apologize? No. But the interview is over. Because I’m sure he wasn’t the one who gave you the questions to ask. So, you said you couldn’t force him to apologize. But you didn’t ask him.”

This controversy has reignited public debate around media responsibility, victim advocacy, and the ethics of providing a platform to individuals convicted of serious offenses, particularly in cases involving minors.