Actress Debbie Shokoya denies claims of being Obesere’s daughter
Actress Debbie Shokoya denies claims of being Obesere’s daughter
Debbie Shokoya, the actress popular in the Yoruba film industry, has refuted rumours claiming she identified Fuji singer Obesere as her biological father.
The speculation began with a Facebook post alleging that the actress had confessed that the veteran musician was her real father, saying she could no longer keep the secret.
“Obesere is my biological father – actress Debbie Shokoya disclose “it’s time, i couldn’t keep it anymore!” the post reads.
“Popular Nollywood actress Debbie Shokoya has made a shocking confession, revealing to the public that veteran fuji musician Abass Akande Obesere is her biological Father.”
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However, in an Instagram video, Shokoya denied the claims, calling them a calculated attempt to gain online attention.
She explained that while she initially found the report amusing, she decided to speak out after it gained significant traction, emphasising that she has no ties to the singer.
“My attention was drawn to it yesterday that a blog on Facebook claimed I cried out that Obesere is my father. It was funny to me at first; it felt like Facebook clickbait, so I didn’t want to address it,” she said.
“But now it isn’t funny anymore, the news is everywhere. People are posting it, including my family, asking when I granted an interview saying that.
“So I decided to address it now so people won’t think I actually said it for clout. I have never seen him before. Don’t I look like my father? Am I not my biological father’s replica?”
In a caption accompanying the post, the actress firmly stated that Obesere is not her father and urged the public to ignore the rumour.
“Obesere is not my biological father. Please stop spreading fake news. Stop writing or posting things I never said. Some commentators don’t even think before reacting; they just start throwing insults,” she wrote.
“I have never said or written this, nor did I cry out as they claimed. Please stop spreading false news. Bloggers should also post this video the same way they were quick to share that misinformation.”
