Popular actor calls for action after King Mitchy’s alleged suicide attempt on livestream

Actor Tayo Amokade, widely known as Ijebu, has urged authorities to take firm action against content creator King Mitchy following her alleged suicide attempt during a live broadcast on TikTok.

King Mitchy was reported to have ingested harmful household substances during the livestream on Saturday, amid her ongoing dispute with VeryDarkMan.

Her management subsequently announced her death, a claim that sparked widespread backlash and reignited concerns about cyberbullying and the mental health strain linked to online altercations.

Responding to the incident, Ijebu voiced concern about the possible influence such broadcasts could have on teenage viewers. He emphasised that household cleaning products are not intended for consumption and cautioned that showcasing such acts online could send harmful messages to vulnerable audiences.

He further called on relevant authorities to thoroughly probe the matter and take necessary steps against individuals who promote or sensationalise self-harm on social media, highlighting the considerable influence Gen Z creators have over their followers.

He said, “I want to pass this message to everybody, especially to our police. I’m begging the police in charge of social media, that are monitoring the use of social media that we have children between age 10 and 21 that have access to social media. I don’t know when hypo that is meant to bleach toilet, clothes or used to clean our house turned to a drink all in the name of I want to end all, I want to commit suicide, I’m depressed.

“So, if someone is now depressed, the solution is to take their life? I’m urging the police to take action against anyone attempting suicide because all this Gen z has a lot of followers. They are supposed to be role models, not a bad influence. Please I’m begging the police to take action against anyone that comes online all in the name of I want to end it all. She was seen during the Tiktok live drinking hypo in presence of her associates”, Ijebu lamented.