Moyo Lawal claps back at age-shaming critic: 'You're pained because I left feeble-brained man'
Moyo Lawal has responded to a male critic who accused her of refusing to retire from Nollywood and preventing younger actresses from getting work opportunities. The critic allegedly told her she was 'not giving younger hoes a chance' and questioned her continued industry activity. In her lengthy social media reply today, Lawal questioned if the critic's anger stemmed from her appearance, referenced leaving a past relationship with a 'feeble brained' man who 'could not stand losing me and tried to destroy me,' and stated 'Me and sleeping around have nothing in common.' The actress has faced persistent public scrutiny over her personal life since an intimate video leak in 2023, often being targeted for her sexuality and relationship choices rather than her professional work. This exchange highlights the double standards faced by women in Nigerian entertainment who continue working past certain ages, with critics frequently framing legitimate career longevity as blocking newcomers rather than acknowledging experience and skill. Will this public defense shift conversations about ageism in Nollywood, or will focus remain on actresses' personal lives instead of their contributions to the industry?