Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has taken a firm stand against Tanzanian media personality Mange Kimambi, following Kimambi’s unsolicited remarks about Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Ojo, and her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux.
The controversy erupted after Kimambi advised Priscilla to refrain from posting romantic photos and videos with her husband on social media until the conclusion of Tanzania’s general elections. The suggestion did not sit well with Ojo, who responded with a scathing Instagram post, accusing Kimambi of overstepping her bounds and attempting to intimidate her daughter.
“@mangekimambi80 I’m appalled by your audacity!” Ojo wrote. “Referring to my daughter and her husband in such a manner, calling their content stupid, and trying to drum fear and intimidation is unacceptable.”
Iyabo Ojo emphasized her role as a mother and protector, saying she has raised Priscilla to be both confident and authentic. She firmly asserted that no one has the right to dictate her daughter’s digital presence.
Ojo also used the opportunity to address rumors about the funding of Priscilla’s wedding. She categorically denied claims that the Tanzanian government sponsored the ceremony, stating that the event was financed by the bride’s family in line with their cultural traditions.
“It’s not your government that gave us money; it’s a cultural tradition in my family. The wife’s family covers costs. I wanted an elaborate wedding for my daughter in Nigeria, and we, the Nigerians, gave her one,” she stated.
The actress further criticized Kimambi’s perceived interference from abroad, noting that the media figure currently resides in the United States, while Priscilla and her husband live in Tanzania.
“It’s laughable that you, living in America, think you can dictate to my daughter and her husband, who are living their lives in Tanzania,” she added.
Ojo concluded her post by reaffirming her daughter’s right to express herself online, stating, “She’ll post what she likes, when, and how she likes. She doesn’t need you to love her. She is very loved and well-loved. We protect our own.”
The heated exchange has sparked wide conversation across social media platforms, reigniting debates around celebrity privacy, cross-border cultural commentary, and parental defense in the public eye.
