According to Independent Nigeria, actress and filmmaker Dayo Amusan has urged Nigerians to show more empathy online and avoid turning personal pain into entertainment.
Amusan warned that cyberbullying, public shaming and engagement-driven mockery can carry lasting emotional consequences.
Independent Nigeria — Entertainment: “There is a human behind that screen.” Source
Dayo Amusan — Public statement: “Someone you are insulting today may already be fighting a battle you know nothing about.” Source
Echotitbits take: The intervention is timely as celebrity disputes and viral pile-ons increasingly move faster than verification. The bigger question is whether prominent entertainers can influence healthier online norms.
Source: Independent Nigeria — 2026-09-12 — https://independent.ng/restore-humanity-to-social-media-dayo-amusan-urges-nigerians/
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