Nigerians on social media have criticised popular content creator Kuye Adegoke, aka Egungun of Lagos, following the leak of his private video.
In the video, he is shown brushing his teeth while wearing shorts and momentarily revealing his private parts.
Before the video emerged, his wife, Pashotah, had already addressed a blackmail threat concerning her husband’s private videos. In an Instagram post shared on Sunday, 1 December 2024, she wrote:
“Hi guys, someone is blackmailing me with my husband’s videos. My name is Pashotah, and y’all know my husband. Obviously, I know so many people have wanted to bring both of us down, including guys and girls.”
She went on to defend her marriage, saying the relationship is built on years of trust and loyalty:
“This relationship has been coming for over 6-8 years when we both had nothing. This relationship is built on trust, understanding, loyalty, commitment, and so many more. So there is nothing that can bring us down, not even now.”
The incident has sparked massive reactions across social media, with many questioning Egungun of Lagos’ public persona as a family man.
Some users speculated on how the video became public, with opinions divided. While some feel it is a betrayal of his wife’s trust, others suggest it might be an old clip or a deliberate attempt to tarnish his reputation.
Mixed Reactions
A user on X.com, @GodwinRobinson8, wrote: “So the yeye blackmailer later dropped the video! I’m heartbroken :broken_heart: and I just feel for the wife rn! But I know she was ready for this. WHO CAST EGUNGUN OF LAGOS?”
Peace Ighodaro praised the wife, saying: “Egungun’s wife is the perfect definition of an understanding wife.”
However, Saida Boj alleged, “Na pity make Egungun engage his wife. The day I went for an interview at his place, he was looking at me lustfully in front of his wife. The girl that came out is one of the many girls he has messed with.”
The debate over the wife’s stance also drew varied opinions. @Abbietrends said:
“So she should leave him because of that? I can’t leave my husband because he cheated.”
But @drpenking wrote, “Saying that Egungun only makes content and doesn’t cheat with those baddies is like saying that a stripper only twerks on stage but is loyal to her husband. I always knew it would cast one day.”
Others, like @Chance Da Mayor, supported the wife’s choice to stay:
“Wait oh! You all want her to leave her husband? Her place is with her husband oh, forget the blackmailer issue. I respect her defense.”
Meanwhile, @iamrichygold predicted, “Why do I feel like Egungun’s wife will still come for him later :thinking_face:? Can’t shake off that feeling! I can’t but feel it’s a ticking time bomb for him.”
As of now, Egungun of Lagos has yet to comment on the scandal, and his wife has not released any further statements. Whether this storm will blow over or escalate remains to be seen.
