Following Mr Ibu’s tragic death, a controversy emerges over his TikTok account’s management by his adopted daughter, stirring debates on digital legacies.
Veteran actor Mr Ibu’s adopted daughter, Jasmine Okafor, finds herself at the center of a growing controversy. Allegations of her changing Mr Ibu’s TikTok account, which boasts 1.1M followers, to her name have sparked significant online debate. The late actor, who recently succumbed to a cardiac arrest linked to high blood pressure after surgery, left behind a digital legacy that is now under scrutiny.
Tosin Silverdam, a well-known blogger, raised suspicions through an Instagram post, questioning Jasmine Okafor’s motives for quickly altering the TikTok account’s ownership. Highlighting the comparison between Jasmine’s personal TikTok, which also enjoys over 1M followers, and the late actor’s account, Tosin expressed doubts about her intentions.
The controversy has divided opinions, with some netizens calling for TikTok to intervene and others defending Jasmine’s actions, citing her pivotal role in managing the account and her contribution to reviving Mr Ibu’s career.
Supporters of Jasmine, including Iykemond, have come forward to clarify that she was not only the creator of Mr Ibu’s TikTok account but also its primary manager.
They argue that her decision to change the account name was not a recent action but one made during a past disagreement with Mr Ibu’s wife.
These supporters emphasize Jasmine’s instrumental role in enhancing Mr Ibu’s presence on social media, urging critics to consider her contributions before jumping to conclusions
