Iyabo Ojo Renews Legal Battle Against Lizzy Anjorin Over Alleged Defamation and Threats
The long-running feud between Nollywood actresses Iyabo Ojo and Lizzy Anjorin has reignited, as Ojo announces plans to pursue fresh legal action over alleged defamatory statements, curses, and threats targeting her and her family. Eyes of Lagos reports.
This new development follows a setback earlier this year when the Lagos State High Court, Osborne Division, dismissed Ojo’s ₦1 billion defamation lawsuit against Anjorin due to procedural errors. The court also ordered Ojo’s lawyer, Olabimpe Ajegbomogun, to pay ₦500,000 in legal costs to Anjorin’s counsel, Ademola Olabiyi.
Ojo Speaks Out on Instagram
Taking to Instagram on Monday, Ojo broke her silence, sharing that her legal team has been monitoring Anjorin’s public statements and preparing for renewed legal proceedings.
“My legal team isn’t sleeping. They are taking note of everything. A wise person listens to learned counsel. Everything has its timing,” she wrote.
The actress expressed anguish over what she described as relentless verbal attacks from Anjorin — including curses and death wishes allegedly directed at her children and infant grandson.
“The insults, curses, even death wishes Liz has directed at my family, especially my grandson, are heartbreaking. Most times, I struggle to hold my peace, but I choose to ignore the distractions. Who God has blessed, no one can curse,” she added.
Family First, Then Legal Action
Ojo explained that she had taken a step back from the conflict to focus on her family — especially after becoming a grandmother and supporting her daughter, Priscilla Ojo. However, she hinted that with her return to Lagos, firmer legal steps would be taken.
A Feud Years in the Making
The hostility between Ojo and Anjorin stretches back several years and has played out publicly, from social media spats to court appearances.
Tensions reportedly escalated when Ojo publicly supported Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General and daughter of President Bola Tinubu — who is also married to Anjorin’s husband. Anjorin allegedly took this as a personal affront, sparking a series of online tirades.
Since then, Anjorin has regularly used Facebook live streams to criticize Ojo, leading to a flurry of parody videos and memes across TikTok and other platforms.
Ojo also claimed that her family has been threatened, including a chilling letter received by her daughter in May warning that they were being surveilled.
Fire Incident Raises Alarms
The situation intensified further after a fire broke out at Ojo’s Lagos office. She linked the incident to the ongoing threats, publicly warning that should anything happen to her or her loved ones, Anjorin should be held accountable.
“Silence Can Be Powerful”
Despite losing her initial lawsuit, Ojo insists her silence has been strategic and based on legal counsel. Her recent statements suggest she’s now ready to escalate the matter.
“Silence can be powerful,” she noted, implying that the time for legal restraint has passed.
One of Nollywood’s Most Public Feuds
With court cases, social media drama, and escalating threats, the clash between Iyabo Ojo and Lizzy Anjorin continues to be one of Nollywood’s most visible and dramatic celebrity rivalries.
