Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo is speaking out — loud and clear — about the swirling rumors linking her to the infamous faceless gossip blog, Gistlover. Appearing as a guest on comedian Ayo Makun’s (AY) podcast, the actress took the opportunity to address the controversy head-on, once and for all.
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Iyabo Denies Any Connection to Gistlover
The mother of two, who recently celebrated her daughter’s wedding, was accused months ago of being either the owner of or a close informant for Gistlover — the anonymous blog known for spilling unfiltered celebrity tea. But according to Iyabo, those claims are nothing but lies.
She firmly stated:
“Why would I destroy the name I’ve built for years just for fame or money? I can never defame myself or my daughter just to run a blog.”
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“Even I’ve Been Dragged on That Blog!”
Iyabo pointed out that she and her family have also been targets of Gistlover, with controversial stories posted about her and her daughter in the past. For her, that alone is enough proof that she’s not behind the scenes pulling the strings.
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Where Does Gistlover Get Its Info?
While denying her involvement, the actress didn’t hold back in revealing that many of the blog’s stories come from within the industry. According to her, it’s often people close to celebrities — their friends, staff, or colleagues — who leak private gist to the blog.
“A lot of what you see online is either exaggerated or entirely false,” she explained.
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Fans Back Her Up
Following the interview, fans took to social media to support Iyabo’s stance, many praising her for her transparency and composure. Some agreed that the real culprits may be hidden within the inner circles of the entertainment industry, pushing fake or scandalous narratives for clout.
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Iyabo’s Message to Critics
The actress ended on a powerful note, urging people to be more discerning before believing everything online, and to think twice before accusing others without facts.
“I’ve worked too hard to allow gossip ruin what I’ve built. My life is an open book — I’ve got nothing to hide,” she added.
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