Kola Omotoso, a housemate from Big Brother Naija Season 10, is at the center of a social media frenzy when a lighthearted Truth or Dare kiss with participant Dede turned into a full-fledged online dragging rampage. Fans criticized Kola for "crossing lines" and scrutinized his developing intimacy with Dede, as what began as flirtatious home banter swiftly turned into timelines.
The controversy stems from an open discussion on Friday in which Dede politely requested that Kola "stop talking about other people" and instead concentrate on "more personal things." Kola agreed, suggesting that they discuss "what we have going on instead."
Despite being private, the exchange was swiftly captured on camera and shared on social media, which, along with the subsequent Truth or Dare game that resulted in a kiss, stoked strong rumors about Kola's motivations. His fan base felt obliged to intervene as the internet commotion became out of control.
Defending his identity and denouncing the smear campaign, Kola's official X account issued a scathing message on Friday night, saying that careless internet charges would no longer be accepted.
The letter started with the phrase, "Kola has recently faced a wave of online backlash, with accusations and name-calling taking over social media spaces."They claim that the attacks have gone beyond simple fan discourse.
They said, "What started as name-calling—'mumu,' ' simp,' etc.—has now escalated into dangerous and baseless labels like 'rapist,' 'predator,' and 'abuser,' coined explicitly and impliedly."Kola's behavior in the house has been anything but predatory, the family emphasized.
They said that Kola had always treated everyone in the Big Brother Naija home with care, decency, and respect—especially the ladies."He has demonstrated self-control and restraint from the start, never once going over a boundary set by a male or female and keeping his hands to himself, even during the Thursday and Saturday night parties."They denounced the accusations as calculating and malevolent.
"Seeing a straightforward, sincere discussion he had with a roommate misrepresented to portray him as someone he is not is really depressing. They declared that this attempt to trap him and deprive both sides of their dignity was futile.
The family didn't stop there; they sent a warning to others who were spreading the story online."We remind the audience that designations like this have significance that extends well beyond this exhibition. They have the power to destroy prospects, professions, and lives," the statement said.
"We won't stand by and let careless and disparaging remarks damage his reputation. Any more offensive posts or tweets will result in prompt legal action. Fans are now divided between those who support #TeamKola and those who want him kicked out, but one thing is for sure: this kiss has altered the dynamics of BBNaija S10.
Will the court of public opinion write Kola's eviction tale before Big Brother does, or will he make it through the heat?