A fresh wave of controversy has surfaced online after Nigerian comedienne and actress Princess publicly accused veteran Nollywood icon Iya Rainbow of being behind the release of convicted actor Baba Ijesha from prison and allegedly taking him to the Ooni of Ife’s palace.
In a now-viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter), Princess did not mince words, calling out Iya Rainbow for what she described as a betrayal of justice. She alleged that the respected actress played a significant role in securing Baba Ijesha’s release and facilitating his visit to the Ooni of Ife, one of Nigeria’s most revered traditional rulers.
“She’s the one behind his release… She took him into the palace to see the Ooni,” Princess alleged angrily, expressing deep
disappointment and rage over what she called “a disgraceful endorsement of a convicted abuser.”
Baba Ijesha, a Nollywood actor, was convicted in 2022 for sexually assaulting a minor—an underage girl under Princess’s care. The case made national headlines and sparked outrage, especially within the entertainment community. Princess, who was at the center of the case, had been vocal about the traumatic toll it took and the need for justice to be served.
The recent video of Baba Ijesha, allegedly walking freely and paying homage to the Ooni, sent shockwaves through social media, prompting questions about whether justice had truly been served—or quietly undermined.
Princess’s explosive remarks have sparked widespread outrage, with many Nigerians demanding accountability. Social media has been buzzing with reactions, as netizens engage in heated debates over the role of influential personalities in matters that, they argue, should be handled strictly by the judiciary.
So far, Iya Rainbow has not issued a public response to the allegations, and the Ooni’s palace has also remained silent regarding the reported visit. However, the backlash continues to escalate, with growing calls for transparency and justice.
This unfolding controversy has become another flashpoint in the ongoing national discourse on celebrity privilege, the integrity of the justice system, and the influence of traditional institutions in high-profile cases.