Media strategist Esther Ijewere has accused Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa of plagiarism for allegedly sharing her social media post about singer Asake and his family without proper credit.
Ijewere initially shared her insights on March 15, focusing on Asake’s childhood struggles and the emotional impact of his familial challenges. Later that same day, Amusa reposted the message without acknowledging Ijewere as the original source, leading to escalating controversy.
Ijewere’s original post highlighted the profound effects of parental rejection and the toll of fame on emotional health. She emphasized the importance of parental support and love, stating, “Rejection, especially from a parent, can shape a child’s entire existence,” and further noted that some wounds cannot be healed by fame or money, requiring a deeper, conscious effort for healing.
Despite calling out Amusa publicly to honor her work, Ijewere later confirmed that the actress deleted her Facebook post but maintained the Instagram version, which continued to gain traction. This situation was compounded by various blogs attributing the content directly to Amusa, heightening Ijewere’s frustration.
In a response to Ijewere’s accusations, Amusa dismissed the claims, suggesting that she reshared content she believed was from a friend’s WhatsApp status and argued that her use of the #copied hashtag indicated she was not claiming authorship. She took to the comments to express her disbelief over the situation, stating, “I don’t know you, let alone knowing you were the original writer,” and mockingly added commentary on the ongoing discourse.
As the incident unfolds, the importance of crediting original creators in the digital age remains a critical conversation in the entertainment industry, highlighting issues of integrity and respect in content sharing.
