Popular Nigerian comedian AY Makun has fired back at online critics attacking 2Baba over his public announcement of his impending divorce from Annie Idibia.
Amid the ongoing controversy, AY urged people to shift their focus from blame to addressing why the institution of marriage is under attack.
He expressed concern over how “online in-laws” and blogs prioritize sensationalism at the expense of those going through emotional distress.
Lamenting the harsh criticism directed at 2Baba, AY warned that social media backlash could drive people to suicidal thoughts.
He wrote: “Instead of casting blame in broken marriages that you know nothing about, why not focus on the reasons why the institution itself is under attack? No one goes in with a plan to fail. It’s troubling to see online in-laws and blogs revel in sensationalism, often at the expense of those hurting. Real lives are involved—let’s choose empathy over drama and content. Some of you will never rest until you lead a fellow human to suicide.”
