Nollywood star, Wumi Toriola, has been admitted to the hospital after suffering health complications triggered by a wave of intense online backlash that followed her clash with veteran actor and director, Afeez Owo, the husband of actress Mide Martins.
The controversy began when Afeez Owo made comments about one of Wumi’s movie characters during an interview. His remarks, which were intended as an analysis of her role, did not sit well with Wumi, who took to social media to publicly call him out. Her reaction, however, ignited widespread debate and divided opinions among Nollywood fans and followers online.
A large number of netizens quickly rushed to Afeez Owo’s defense, arguing that his perspective on her movie character was spot-on. The situation spiraled into a heated exchange across multiple social media platforms, with Wumi becoming the prime target of harsh criticism, trolling, and name-calling from both fans and critics.
Amidst the growing storm, Wumi revealed on Thursday morning that the stress had taken a serious toll on her health. Sharing a photo from her hospital bed, the actress appeared visibly weak but managed to write a caption that reflected the emotional and physical weight of the experience. She wrote: “Internet dragging and ICU are siblings,” hinting at how cyberbullying had directly impacted her well-being.
In the comments section of her post, the actress took a reflective tone, admitting that she may have overreacted in the heat of the moment. She assured her supporters that she had learned from the incident and would be more cautious in handling such controversies moving forward.
Her words read: “I have heard you all, will do better next time. Wish me quick recovery.”
Meanwhile, fans and industry colleagues have begun to flood her page with goodwill messages, offering prayers for her speedy recovery and urging her to stay strong in the face of social media pressure.