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| Iyabo Ojo and Mange Kimambi |
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has fired back at Tanzanian blogger Mange Kimambi following a contentious social media post that advised Iyabo’s daughter, Priscilla, and her Tanzanian husband, Juma Jux, to “lay low” and refrain from sharing content during Tanzania’s heated political season.
The incident played out on Instagram last Friday, June 6, 2025, when Kimambi described Priscilla as “a sweet girl” who has been warmly embraced by Tanzanian fans.
However, Kimambi cautioned that the couple’s online presence was becoming a distraction from what she called the nation’s “fight of a lifetime” ahead of the upcoming national elections.
Iyabo Ojo’s public rebuttal underscores her refusal to let political tensions dictate her family’s freedom to express themselves online, highlighting the clash between personal expression and political sensitivities in Tanzania’s charged atmosphere.
Kimambi had written, “Your Tanzanian in-laws love you. You seem like such a sweet girl, we have welcomed you in our country with loving arms but Tanzania is in a fight of a life time. We are fighting for our rights.
“We need our people to pay attention to the fight so we don’t need you and Jux to distract our people with stupid content that the government wants you guys to post.”
The blogger also told the couple to refrain from sharing their contents for the next five months and can resume after the elections are over.
She said, “We are on their as* and we ain’t letting up so we need you and Jux to sit down for the next five months. After the election, y’all can continue doing whatever you need to do to stay relevant and we will support you.
“Please don’t make us hate you. Next week when you go to London, we need you to keep Jux in the room and no posting stupid shit to distract us from a fight of a life time and while you are at it, tell Jux to tell his bestie @diamondplatnumz to also lay low for the next five months.
“We know you people won’t join our fight since you enjoy the privilege our government is providing you at our expense but kindly don’t derail our efforts.”
Reacting to Kimambi’s post, Iyabo Ojo expressed outrage, accusing the blogger of intimidation and disrespect.
In her post on Saturday, the actress tagged the blogger writing, “I’m appalled by your audacity! Referring to my daughter and her husband in such a manner, calling their content stupid, trying to drum fear and intimidation, this is unacceptable.
“As a parent, I’ve taught her to be confident and authentic. The Mkambala are very peaceful, but note, I don’t joke with my daughter.”
Ojo also addressed speculation around her daughter’s wedding, clarifying that it was not funded by the Tanzanian government but rather a cultural tradition in her family, where the bride’s family handles wedding expenses.
“Regarding the wedding rumours, it’s not your government who gave us money, it’s a cultural tradition in my family, the wife’s family cover costs. I wanted an elaborate wedding for my daughter in Nigeria and we, Nigerians, gave her one.
“I’m an activist, and as one, I stand by my principles and fight for what I believe in, without insulting anyone or targeting anyone, true leadership requires presence and courage.
“It’s laughable that you, living in America, think you can dictate to my daughter and her husband, who are living their lives in Tanzania,” she wrote.
The actress ended her statement with a warning, writing “Keep my daughter out of your affairs. She’ll post what she likes, when she likes, and how she likes. She doesn’t need you to love her. She is very loved and well loved. We protect our own. Never forget that.”
Priscilla recently wrapped up her months-long wedding celebrations with Juma Jux in May, culminating in a spectacular finale in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the groom’s homeland.
The couple began their wedding festivities back in February with a traditional Tanzanian ceremony, followed by a civil wedding ceremony, both held in Tanzania.
Following these events, they hosted several celebrations in Nigeria before returning to Tanzania to conclude the festivities with a grand finale.
The wedding, popularly tagged #JP2025, generated widespread excitement among fans, with viral photos and videos making it one of the most talked-about celebrity weddings of the year.
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