Eniola Ajao, a popular Nigerian actress, revealed her traumatic experience with false rumors during an interview on Nollywood on Radio. She shared how the emotional strain from online falsehoods almost led her to poison herself, highlighting the significant toll of misinformation on mental health in the entertainment industry.
In a revealing conversation on the show, Nollywood on Radio, actress and filmmaker Eniola Ajao opened up about the severe impact of false rumors on her mental well-being. She shared a particularly distressing incident in which she considered poisoning herself due to a hurtful online rumor that circulated about her.
Ajao described the anguish she experienced during this period, stating, “I almost poisoned myself because there was news about me online that was far from true. It was the first time in my life that I faced something so painful.” The actress endured a week without food, isolating herself from friends and family as she grappled with the emotional turmoil caused by the false narrative.
Her situation became even more challenging as she was in the process of planning her next film. With support from her loved ones, including her son and sisters, Ajao began to understand the importance of prioritizing her mental health. “You have to do this for yourself. You don’t have to poison yourself,” they urged her.
Reflecting on her experience, Ajao expressed a desire to move on from those painful memories, acknowledging how deeply the rumors affected her. The actress’s candid admission sheds light on the broader issue of how false information can impact individuals, particularly those in the public eye.
