Nollywood actress Moyo Lawal has shared her side of the story after her private tape went viral, saying her former partner blamed her for the leak.
The thespian in a video on her Instagram page said the man accused her of causing the incident because she did not post him on social media and even asked if she had ever posted anyone online.
According to her, she used to ignore many red flags because of her playful nature, but she has now chosen to change how she lives and thinks.
Moyo explained that she is taking a fresh path built on values and growth.
She described it as a new chapter and asked her fans to walk with her as she works on a new outlook and way of life.
She also spoke about the shame that people often try to place on women when such tapes surface.
The actress said the shame does not belong to the victim and urged others going through the same thing not to feel broken or judged by society.
Moyo shared that some young women who faced similar leaks had reached out to her, scared and confused.
She said she wants them to know that what happened is not their fault and they should not allow anyone use guilt to control them.
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She added that her ex told her the tape was her fault because she refused to post him online, and warned her that if he could not have her, others would not want her again.
According to her, she often overlooked bad behaviour in relationships, but that part of her life is now over.
The actress said she is done with her old lifestyle and is ready for a peaceful and disciplined future.
She said the worst has already happened to her and she now wants to live with more purpose, sharing that she hopes people will understand her new journey instead of judging her.
“To me, entertainers should be seen and not heard, and as a thespian, no matter what is happening in your reality, the show must always go on.
“There is a narrative that I posted this intimate part of my life. I refuse to allow this narrative to stick with me forever, and most importantly, I have had a few girls reach out to me who were in similar situations, and they keep telling me that they will off themselves. Some of them are being threatened, and I need them to understand that this shame is not theirs to carry, nor is it their fault. You never really know somebody until you threaten to leave them.
“In my own case, he told me it was my fault, that this happened because I refused to post about him on my social media. Have I ever posted anyone on my socials? He said that if he couldn’t have me, then nobody else would ever want me again.
“I have always had this ability to overlook things because I have always had such fun characters. I am flipping the switch. I have decided to live a virtuous life.
“The worst has already happened to me. Posting thirst traps is nothing; it is different from my reality. I have always lived my life like a married woman whose husband was out.
“I am flipping the switch and looking forward to an entirely new character and adventure, and I hope you’ll go on this adventure with me and not judge me a bit too much.”
