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Nollywood actress Toyin Alausa has spoken out against the growing trend of sharing photos and videos of deceased persons on social media, describing it as disturbing, disrespectful and unnecessary.

In a post on her Instagram page on Monday, Alausa questioned the motive behind publicly exposing the dead, warning that such actions strip individuals of dignity and deepen the pain of grieving families.

She stressed that the rush to post graphic content for online engagement has become alarmingly common.

“The way people just expose the dead on social media these days is so annoying and mind-boggling. What’s the point, actually?” she wrote.

The actress urged social media users to show empathy by at least covering the faces of deceased persons, particularly in cases of accidents or sudden deaths. According to her, doing so is a basic sign of respect and helps protect the emotional wellbeing of relatives.

“Immediately it’s confirmed that someone has passed, the right thing to do is to cover them, at least the face. It’s about showing respect, offering dignity, and, in a way, providing emotional closure for their relatives,” she said.

While acknowledging that documentation may sometimes be necessary for clarification or public interest, Alausa insisted such content should not be turned into viral material.

“This inhumane attitude has sadly become the norm. It may be important to get footage for clarification or when immediate relatives aren’t nearby, but not to be splashed as content on social media. It’s so disrespectful,” she added.

Alausa also warned that repeated exposure to images of the deceased can be traumatic, not just for families, but for the wider public, calling for greater sensitivity and restraint online.

“Seeing a blank face devoid of life and emotions can be extremely traumatic. We can do better and be more empathic,” she said.

It’s disrespectful’ – Toyin Alausa slams sharing of deceased photos on social media  

Ossai Ovie, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, has expressed dissatisfaction with the outfits worn by Nigerian attendees at the 68th Grammy Awards.

In a post shared on his social media page, Ovie criticised what he described as the poor representation of Nigerian culture at the global event, lamenting that Nigerian artists failed to project their cultural identity through their fashion choices.

He specifically commented on the outfit worn by Chioma Adeleke, describing it as inappropriate and inconsistent with Nigerian cultural values.

Ovie also faulted her husband, music star Davido, for not discouraging the choice of attire.

“I am disappointed in Chioma Davido’s dressing. She shouldn’t have been half-naked to Grammy.

“She didn’t represent Nigerian culture well, embracing a half naked revealing Western style instead. Cultural representation matters, and it’s crucial.”

“I am disappointed in Davido for allowing her to dress this way. I am really disappointed,” he stated.

Grammy 2026: I am disappointed in Chioma – Delta Gov’s aide

Nigerian reality star and comedian, Aderombi Adedayo, has claimed that his invitation by the Nigeria police force is politically motivated.

The comedian made the revelation on Monday morning in a video posted on his Instagram page.

While calling out the Nigeria Police for allegedly trailing him, DeeOne announced that he’s already on his way to the police station for interrogation.

DeeOne further advised the Nigeria Police and the Army to be more professional by staying away from political issues.

“My invitation was politically motivated. And let it be clear, Nigeria police and Nigerian army stay away from politics. Another thing, 1% of the 1% are not scared.

“Nobody should beg for me. You have to fight for your rights in this country. So, I’m on my way. If this will be my last video on earth no problem. No be today police brutality don dey happen. I will face anything that wants to happen. For Nigeria police to want to know where I stay, to want to kidnap me”, he said.

DAILY POST reports that DeeOne on Thursday January 29 2026 revealed that he has been invited by the police Force Intelligence Department, FID, for a routine interview.

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‘My invitation politically motivated’ – Comedian DeeOne alleges, honors police invite [VIDEO]