- Nollywood actress and producer Ariyo Oluwakemisola Apesin, known as Kemity, has criticized traders who inflate prices solely for selling to celebrities.
- The actress referred to the act as a form of corruption.
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ariyo Oluwakemisola Apesin, popularly known as Kemity, has criticized traders who hike prices when dealing with celebrities, labeling the behavior as a subtle form of corruption.
In a candid conversation with The Nation, the actress expressed her disappointment over the unfair pricing practices often encountered by public figures. She emphasized the need for honesty and fairness, urging traders to treat all customers equally regardless of their status.
“We can do better as Nigerians. Traders must stop inflating prices because they are selling to celebrities. That’s part of corruption,” she said.
The actress, celebrated for her relatable screen roles and humble nature, highlighted that societal change starts with individual accountability.
“If you’re selling something for one hundred Naira and you sell it to a celebrity for one thousand Naira, that’s corruption. We can only help ourselves by doing better,” she added.
Kemity’s comments have sparked conversations online, with many agreeing that celebrities deserve fair treatment like every other citizen.
In other news, On April 17, 2025, Nigerian socialite Soso Soberekon was among the celebrity guests at the highly anticipated traditional wedding of Priscy, the 24-year-old daughter of Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo, to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux in Lagos.
The wedding, which was a glamorous affair, quickly became a hot topic across Nigerian social media platforms, with many celebrities and well-wishers sharing moments from the event. Among the numerous highlights, one moment that stood out was when Soso Soberekon took to the dance floor and generously showered Iyabo Ojo with 100-dollar bills.
While the celebration was centered around the newlyweds, it was clear that Iyabo Ojo was at the heart of the event, with many people celebrating her role as a dedicated single mother to her two children. Showing his admiration for Iyabo Ojo’s motherly love and strength, Soso Soberekon took a luggage bag filled with bundles of 100-dollar bills and walked over to the actress, raining the money on her while she danced joyfully.
In a heartwarming clip that went viral, Iyabo Ojo, instead of allowing her assistant to collect the money for her, decided to take it into her own hands, placing the dollars into her bag herself.
The footage of Soso Soberekon showering Iyabo Ojo with cash at her daughter’s wedding quickly sparked a flurry of reactions from Nigerians online. Many expressed admiration for the socialite’s gesture of love and respect toward the actress, acknowledging the significance of the moment at the much-talked-about wedding event, JP2025.
