Nigerians React To Kemi Olunloyo’s Controversial Claim About Coronavirus At AMVCA
Controversial social media personality and blogger, Kemi Omololu Olunloyo, has sparked fresh controversy about the novel coronavirus and Nollywood celebrities after claiming that one of the big Nigerian celebrities that attended the just concluded Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) in Lagos had tested Positive for the virus.
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Olunloyo on Friday advised all the celebrities who attended the 2020 AMVCA award at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos to isolate themselves for 7-14 days, suggesting they might have contracted the virus.
She shared the information on twitter.
But the revelation has generated heated debate online with some describing it as false while some also said it may be credible.
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Confirming Kemi Olunloyo’s claims, an Instagram user and Nollywood film producer, Ifeoma Chukwuogo @fizzyThatcher wrote:” Very true story, He hasn’t tested but came in from the UK and is down with symptoms, plans to fly right back out soon, but has interacted with many people. I have the receipts and if he continues to refuse to report himself to the NCDC I’ll whistle blow the shit. With receipts”.
But her confirmation has sparked further controversy and even fear among fans of Nollywood as can be seen from these comments:
@glorie_jay “So that thing they were using to test them at the entrance that day was useless orr??”
@tommi_fab “Can someone call the person out already? where is the transparency as humans”
@didifineface “Y he hiding thou…idris officially announced he has the virus. Nigerians una own just too much mtshew”
@mamufresh “Since this sickness (Covid19) is not AIDS kindly tell us the person na Covid19 him carry e no kill person”
@futistang “Why wait this long to reveal his identity? He’s a health hazard”
@iamrealebere “To call a celebrity name in Nigeria that is infected with this virus is now a big deal”
@___________horla_temi “The Canada prime minister and his wife are what? Just to mention the person’s name now is a problem Nigeria smh”
@oluwa_bummy “The celebrity needs to make it public, so that those who have come in contact with him will be helped.
@luscious_temi “I think the person’s identity should be revealed, so people can at least keep a distance from him/her!
@lahfunkydiva “Let’s stary checking every celeb page that came back from UK within that period n went to amvca. No time abeg. Ani shoriburuku ooo
@moscarlette “This is how the disease will spread if you can’t stand up n mention the person’s name. Even top footballers and Hollywood stars are coming out.
@yetunde_portia “Kini gbogbo rubbish yi gan, if y’all know him, call him out, this is a matter of life and death. It’s not a time to form badass blogger.
@shoe_rave “The person nor get name!? Are they paying y’all to withhold names of possible infected persons?
@6car______ “So those who insulted Kemi Olunloyo on your previous post are still here agreeing and believing this post just wow
@wildflower1_ “Some people are selfish. why is the person refusing to report? I can imagine how others who have had contact with him will have contact with other people.
@evaajari “Na corruption go kill people this period. For US celebrities when get am Dey talk but for naija una want hide am
@posh_d “What is all these call the person out already, in Us infected celebrities openly came out but Nigeria now it’s a big deal, rubbish”
@king_motolar “Call d person out wdf is wrong with ppl why covering up for them? I’m so pissed rn
@sweeryeke “Omg, can u pls call him out pls
@streetkingfifty “Why can’t the person speak out and safe everyone the headache
@sisi__nene “I knew it was stupid to do amvca with this corona thing flying around
@graceuzomz “is this one mad or what. what is whistle blow..my friend open that stupid mouth and talk let them quarantine the person,abi u dont have direction .before u become unfortunate
