Iyabo Ojo has slammed Tanzanian socialite Mange Kimambi over a comment about her daughter Priscilla.
In a recent Instagram post, Kimambi criticised Priscilla and her Tanzanian husband Juma Jux for allegedly distracting Tanzanians from the country’s ongoing political movement.
The blogger asked the couple to “stop posting stupid content” for the next five months.
“We are fighting for our rights. We need our people to pay attention to the fight, so we don’t need you and Jux to distract our people with stupīd content,” Kimambi said.
“We need you and Jux to sit down for the next 5 months. After the election, y’all can continue doing whatever you need to do to stay relevant. Please don’t make us hate you, our in-laws.”
Reacting via Instagram on Saturday, Iyabo Ojo defended her daughter and condemned Kimambi’s comments.
The actress also clarified that her daughter’s wedding ceremonies were not funded by the Tanzanian government.
“I’m appalled by your audacity! Referring to my daughter and her husband in such a manner, calling their content stupid, trying to drum fear and intimidation is unacceptable,” she said.
“The Mkambalas are very peaceful, but I don’t joke with my daughter. Regarding the wedding rumours, it wasn’t your government who gave us money; it’s a cultural tradition in my family, and the wife’s family covers the costs.
“It’s laughable that you, living in America, think you can dictate to my daughter and her husband, who are living their lives in Tanzania.
“Keep my daughter out of your affairs. She’ll post what she likes, when she likes, and how she likes. She doesn’t need you to love her.”
Priscilla and Juma, who is a Tanzanian music star, held their traditional and white weddings in Lagos in April, following their Islamic wedding in Dar es Salaam in February.
Last month, the lovebirds concluded their wedding festivities with a grand reception in Tanzania.
