Morayo Afolabi responds to backlash over Ireti Doyle interview
Media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has addressed criticism over her interview with actress Ireti Doyle, describing Nigerians as “battle-ready” and inclined to expect negativity. Afolabi stated that Ireti received the questions
- By Yewande Fasan
Media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has addressed criticism over her interview with actress Ireti Doyle, describing Nigerians as "battle-ready" and inclined to expect negativity.
Afolabi stated that Ireti received the questions in advance and was not ambushed, emphasising that her show aims to promote joy and positivity, contrasting with other TV programs that focus on controversy and criticism.
She attributed the public's skepticism to years of exposure to negative leadership and societal attitudes.
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She wrote, “Nigerians! You people are always battle-ready. My guest got her questions a day before her interview. I wasn’t trying to spring a fast one on her. My show brings out the best in people, not otherwise. We are so used to being bashed on TV that we believe every TV presenter is trying to set a trap. It’s all joy here.
"My name means, “I’ve found Joy”. I created a TV show that brings joy, laughter, and smiles to my audience. Every show on Nigerian TV is either debating, bashing, accusing, demanding, attacking and the like. It seemed insãne that I couldn’t turn on my TV and smile. So I completely understand that our people are battle-ready and trust nothing. That trait is from our bad leaders over the years. We’ve grown almost immune to Joy and happiness. We get a dose of that on Sunday at church, and by Monday, we are back to our grumpy selves. Kindly take it easy, oo. We are all in this terrible HEAT together”.
