Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has addressed the criticism she received after promoting her latest movie on social media while many Nigerians were mourning the death of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan.
The controversy began on Monday when tributes and condolence messages were still flooding social media following the reported death of the veteran actor. Amid the sombre mood, Dayo shared a video promoting her latest movie.
The timing of the post did not sit well with some social media users, who accused the actress of being insensitive and inconsiderate of the mood within the Yoruba entertainment industry and among the actor’s fans.
Some netizens questioned why she would choose to promote a movie at a time when colleagues and fans were paying tribute to the late actor. The criticism quickly gained attention online, prompting Dayo to respond to the reactions.
In a video shared on social media, the actress explained that the promotional post had been scheduled beforehand and was not intentionally published to disrespect the mourning period or disregard the passing of Taiwo Hassan.
Dayo further disclosed that she eventually deleted the promotional post after seeing the backlash and understanding how its timing had been perceived by members of the public.
The actress’ explanation appears to have been aimed at clarifying that the post was a result of a pre-planned promotional arrangement rather than a deliberate decision to celebrate or promote her movie during a period of mourning.
The incident has nevertheless sparked conversations among social media users about the importance of timing when celebrities and public figures share promotional content, particularly during major moments of grief within the entertainment industry.
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