Nigerian journalist, Dr Olukemi Olunloyo, has announced that her Instagram page was flagged 39,000 times by Nigerians accusing her of being paid by Sammy Larry and Naira Marley. Olunloyo clarified that she does not know Larry and has not been in contact with Marley for two years. Gistlover allegedly encouraged the flagging of any journalist posting about Mohbad.
https://twitter.com/Kemiolunloyo/status/1702388748133032053
In a surprising turn of events, social media personality and journalist Dr. Olukemi Olunloyo found herself at the center of controversy last night when her Instagram page was flagged by Nigerians a staggering 39,000 times. The accusations leveled against her were that she had been paid by two individuals, Sammy Larry and Naira Marley, both of whom she claims to have no personal connection with.
Taking to Twitter, Dr. Olunloyo expressed her confusion over the situation, stating that she hadn’t seen or spoken to Naira Marley in two years. She also revealed that the popular gossip platform Gistlover had encouraged people to flag any journalist’s page that posted about an artist named Mohbad.
The motive behind these mass flags remains unclear, but it highlights the power of social media in shaping public opinion and the potential for misinformation to spread rapidly. Dr. Olunloyo, known for her controversial and outspoken nature, has often found herself embroiled in online disputes and has a history of being targeted by online trolls.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether these accusations will have any lasting impact on Dr. Olunloyo’s reputation or her online presence. In the age of digital media, where the line between truth and falsehood can easily be blurred, it is imperative for individuals to exercise caution and critical thinking when consuming and sharing information online..
#BREAKING Last night Nigerians FLAGGED my Instagram page 39,000 times accusing me of being paid by these two men Sammy Larry (who I don’t know) and Naira Marley (who I haven’t seen or spoken to in 2 yrs btw) Gistlover told them to flag any journalists page posting that Mohbad… pic.twitter.com/gBZeVURNoC
— Dr Olukemi Olunloyo (@Kemiolunloyo) September 14, 2023