Ajebo’s Emotional Post Ignites Massive Debate Over Bullying, Depression
Popular Nigerian comedian Ajebo, whose real name is Erem Emeka Nehemiah, has sparked one of the biggest online conversations in Nigeria’s entertainment space after criticizing bloggers and social media users over the emotional treatment of celebrities.
Ajebo became a trending topic on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, following a viral post he made amid the mourning of Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo.
In the emotional post, the comedian accused online critics, bloggers and trolls of emotionally damaging celebrities through constant mockery, insults, judgment and social media pressure.
According to him, many celebrities silently battle emotional trauma while internet users continue to weaponize their struggles for engagement and entertainment.
One of the strongest statements from the viral post read: “Y’all bullied a man in pain.”
” Y’all killed him.”
Ajebo’s comments immediately divided Nigerians online, as thousands flooded Facebook with mixed reactions over whether bullying, depression and emotional stress can contribute to health complications and death.
Some users strongly rejected the comedian’s claims.
Queen Mimi wrote: “Alex didn’t die of bully, c’monnnnn.”
“Let’s mourn him without this chaos.”
Godswill Anasonye also dismissed the argument, saying: “What does liver cancer have to do with being bullied …some people go just wear suit, u go think say dey get sense.”
Godwin Chizitere Gabriel reacted: “This is out of context I must say oga comot for here.”
Sekinat Balogun added: “My brother rest abeg if the cause of the kpai was as a result of depression then you might have a point but based on the original cause leading to the kpai as confirmed by the family, then your point is baseless.”
Jemima Jimmy also distanced herself from the debate, writing: “Y’all keh? No put me for talk abeg.”
“Count me out.”
However, several Nigerians defended Ajebo’s position and argued that emotional stress, depression and bullying can worsen a person’s health condition.
Pleasure Oluchi Onyeche wrote: ‘‘Bad energy feeds cancer’ isn’t a joke.”
Modesta Ekelozie commented: “Over thinking or depression can trigger strange sickness, be kind to people.”
Rachael Amaka Nnabugwu stated: “It’s funny that most people do not know what depression, anxiety and stress could contribute to cancer.”
“Say no to any form of bullying.”
Atabo Betty Asibi added: “If he had liver cancer it could have been triggered by taking things some people resolve to, to forget their issues and that could be as a result of depression.”
Ekene Loveth also reacted: “Honestly, when Pastor Chris said cancer is man made I never doubted it.”
“Depression can linger chronic sickness.”
Another commenter, Miriam Joseph Ekeng, shared her personal experience with online trolling while battling serious health complications.
She wrote: “Be careful with your comments and words.”
“You all enjoy trolling people.”
“You don’t know how those words replay on somebody’s head for months.”
She further revealed that she underwent a major surgery after battling health challenges for over one year while still facing mockery online.
Some commenters admitted feeling guilty over past online criticism directed at the late actor.
Obiekezie Mmesomachukwu Tonia wrote:“Thank God I no follow una bully this guy that time cos guilty conscience for don kill me since yesterday.”
Ntonghor Glory also reacted emotionally, saying: “The same way everyone is posting to get engagement, this life na who die we lose.”
“I just can’t believe he’s no more.”
Others shifted the discussion toward emotional resilience and celebrity culture.
Suzzy Pearl argued:
“To be a celebrity you must have thick skin.”
Min Ransom Onyedikachi referenced actor Yul Edochie while discussing social media criticism.
She wrote: “Sometimes, it’s important to develop Yul Edochie’s kind of heart that stands firm no matter what people say.”
Ikade Ugbem also stated: “Even if he was bullied he should have stood his ground.”
Peace Viola Nick compared the situation to the constant criticism faced by Yul Edochie and Judy Austin online.
She wrote: “Same way most of them are bullying Yul and Judy.”
Another Facebook user, Genesis Pope, blamed the rise of blogging and content creation culture for worsening online toxicity.
He wrote: “Everyone these days is a blogger and content creator, adding salt and pepper to every story.”
“Una go rest now?”
Cypræn Mfon, however, criticized the wording of Ajebo’s statement.
The user wrote: “Sometimes I don’t understand the way celebrities write.”
As reactions continued pouring in, many Nigerians called for more empathy online, warning against insensitive trolling, harassment and cyberbullying targeted at celebrities and ordinary individuals alike.
The conversation has since become one of the most talked-about entertainment discussions across Nigerian social media spaces.
