Priscilla Ojo set to sue a troll

 When a Lie Tries to Borrow Your Voice

In late January, a viral post allege dthat influencer Priscilla Ojo had called postpartum depression “an illusion caused by poverty.” She did not say this. And her response — strong, precise, and public — wasn’t just a denial; it was a boundary. 

The initial post gained traction quickly on social platforms despite having no video, interview, or verified source to support it. Priscilla took to her Instagram and Snapchat stories to clarify that she never made the statement, called it “insensitive” and “insulting to mothers,” and demanded that anyone sharing it produce actual evidence. 

Then something notable happened: the original poster publicly apologized, admitting responsibility and asking for forgiveness. It wasn’t a quiet retraction but an admission that a narrative had spread without basis — and that the person behind it recognized the harm it could cause. 

This moment isn’t simply about one influencer “fighting a troll.” It reveals a deeper cultural dynamic about how quickly misinformation can shape perception — especially when it touches health, identity, and lived experience. Postpartum depression is a medically recognised mental health condition that affects new mothers across societies and backgrounds, regardless of class or partnership status. Yet the false claim reduced it to a simplistic judgment, one that would have inflicted harm if left unchallenged. 

There’s also something telling about the posture Priscilla adopted. She didn’t react with outrage for attention. She demanded evidence. She called out the insensitivity of the claim not just for herself, but for others who have struggled with postpartum experiences. This isn’t about celebrity ego — it’s about ownership of narrative and truth in a culture where misattribution spreads faster than verification.

#JaiyeWhyItMatters here’s the question that doesn’t leave easily:

In an age where a single click can rewrite someone’s voice, who gets to decide what counts as “evidence”? And what happens when the court of public opinion is louder than the court of fact?

Jaiyeorie — this is why it matters.

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