Popular Nollywood Yoruba actress Dayo Amusa has addressed ongoing speculations surrounding the identity of her recently welcomed child’s father.
Tribune Online reports that the actress has kept the identity of her child, Oluwafirewamiri’s father, away from the public eye since welcoming the baby in the United States on 18 November.
While Amusa has chosen to keep the father’s identity private, the mystery has sparked widespread discussions among social media users.
Speaking during a TikTok live session recently, the actress, who began her career in 2002 and transitioned into film production in 2006, asserted her right to privacy.
She emphasised her decision to shield her child’s father from public scrutiny, citing a desire to protect her peace of mind and happiness.
The actress questioned whether those enquiring about the identity of her child’s father are, in fact, searching for their own husbands.
Addressing her critics, she said: “I want to ask those asking about the father of my child: Is it that their husband is missing, or was there a census conducted that revealed their husband’s loss? These people are so unbecoming. Did they conduct a census for husbands, and when asked, ‘Where’s their husband?’ they said, ‘He’s inside my room,’ and that’s why they’re looking for the father of my child? Because I honestly don’t understand.
“A child is not some fruit that drops from heaven. It’s a man and a woman who come together, mate and create a child. Don’t stress yourself about it. It’s not necessary or compulsory to congratulate me on the birth of my child. If it’s not convenient for you, don’t bother—I won’t hold it against you because I’m a happy person.”