In the digital age, accusations don’t just land — they echo. And that’s what happened recently in the tech and social media circles when Max “Maki” Obae publicly spoke about her past with Ezra Olubi, co-founder of Nigerian fintech giant Paystack. Her words didn’t just stir headlines — they opened a greater conversation about power, accountability, and the stories we sometimes tolerate in silence.
Maki’s comments didn’t start with money. They began with a lived experience — a relationship she described as manipulative and harmful, unfolding over time and ending with her deciding to speak up. That public disclosure triggered something much bigger: the resurfacing of old social media posts from Olubi’s decade-old account, many of which contained sexually explicit content that disturbed many Nigerians and tech users alike.
Paystack, in response, suspended and later parted ways with Olubi amid internal investigations and growing public scrutiny. The company cited reputational risks and took decisive action as the controversy intensified.
Here’s what makes this moment stick beyond gossip:
It isn’t about who owes who money—it’s about who owns the truth.
It isn’t about “paying back debt” — it’s about why voices that once stayed quiet are finally being heard.
That’s the part that lingers in timelines and conversations:
When someone chooses to speak up, it’s rarely just about a score being settled. It’s about visibility over silence. Accountability over comfort.
And when that choice sets off a tidal wave of reaction — that’s when society pauses, debates, and sometimes, begins to shift.
Because truly, stories like this don’t just tell us what happened — they tell us what we’re willing to tolerate, and what we choose to question.
And that’s what makes this more than a moment — it’s a movement in perception.
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