In a surprising twist that has left social media buzzing, controversial journalist Kemi Olunloyo has publicly shown support for her longtime critic target, Iyabo Ojo, after a fire gutted the actress’s office in Lekki, Lagos.
Iyabo Ojo took to Instagram on Tuesday evening, July 8, to share the devastating news with fans and followers. The actress, who is known for her fierce personality and activism, revealed that the fire broke out around 7pm, causing serious damage to her building. She wrote:
“This just happened today the 8th of July 2025 around 7 pm. My office building caught fire. Thank you Lord that no life was lost. The devil tried but failed.”
“What God cannot do does not exist. With God, we will rebuild and bounce back stronger and better.”
While fans and celebrities rushed to show support, some social media trolls, especially on TikTok, began spreading disturbing theories, suggesting the fire was either supernatural revenge or an act of fraud.
That’s when Kemi Olunloyo, who has famously clashed with Iyabo Ojo in the past, shocked everyone by coming to her defense.
In a rare show of empathy, the journalist posted on her Facebook page:
“Stop mocking Iyabo Ojo on TikTok by saying Mohbad’s spirit is strong or that she set the fire as insurance fr@ud to pay her debts. Have Empathy!”
Kemi also dropped some practical advice, urging the actress to invest in smoke detectors and always turn off electrical appliances before locking up, especially considering Nigeria’s unstable power supply. Kemi added:
“Install a smoke detector and turn off all electrical gadgets before leaving the building. I thank God no life was lost.”
The post instantly stirred reactions online, with many commending Kemi for finally putting differences aside and showing compassion. Others couldn’t help but raise eyebrows, wondering if this marked the beginning of a truce between the two outspoken women.
For context, Kemi and Iyabo have had a long-standing public feud dating back to the Baba Ijesha case and other celebrity controversies, with both women taking several jabs at each other over the years.
Now, with this unexpected olive branch, fans are wondering if this is a turning point or a one-off moment of maturity amidst the chaos.
