Media strategist Esther Ijewere has criticised the lavish naming ceremony held for Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha’s newborn son, saying the actor, who served a prison term for sexually assaulting a minor, should be keeping a low profile.
The ceremony, a naming party and thanksgiving for the couple’s son, Kagar Omiyinka, took place in Lagos on Thursday. Ijewere reacted in a post on X on Friday, after videos from the event spread widely on social media.
“I am beyond shocked!!! This man should be keeping a low profile, but he is out here flexing!!!” she wrote. She added that serving a sentence did not entitle him to seek public attention, and called for humility and discretion.
Ijewere also said some women who would not allow the actor near their own children were seen socialising with him at the event. “Solidarity should never be selective. Some principles shouldn’t depend on friendships,” she said, warning that such celebrations could discourage victims from speaking up.
Several celebrities were reported to have attended, including Ooni of Ife’s former wife, Naomi Silekunola, and actresses Mercy Aigbe and Peju Ogunmola. A short clip of Ogunmola briefly shaking hands with Baba Ijesha became one of the most talked-about moments of the event.
A separate video showing Baba Ijesha and his wife, celebrity stylist CEO Luminee, kissing when he arrived at the venue also drew mixed reactions online, with some praising the couple and others criticising the display.
Baba Ijesha, whose real name is James Olanrewaju Omiyinka, announced the birth of his son earlier this year, months after leaving prison. The invitation to the naming, with the price of aso ebi, had earlier attracted criticism online.
Nigerians on social media remain divided, with some backing Ijewere’s position while others argue that the actor has paid for his offence and that his family should not be punished. Baba Ijesha has not publicly responded to her comments.
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