Renowned Nigerian comedian Mark Angel has issued an apology for the viral video featuring his protege and child comedienne, Emanuella Samuel, which sparked diverse reactions on social media.
The video, which gained widespread attention on Thursday, featured the young comedienne in a black dress with a high slit, revealing her thigh.
While some contended that she was too young to share such content, others deemed the video acceptable, praising the comedienne for her growth.
Responding to the criticism on Thursday evening, Angel apologized and clarified that the video was shared without his consent.
He wrote on his Instagram page, “Dear friends and family, I want to address a situation involving my child: Emanuella’s recent video that has been circulating on social media.
“Unfortunately, she innocently wore inappropriate clothing belonging to one of her elder sisters without our knowledge, posted it on her WhatsApp status but unfortunately a view-hungry adult (who I believe should have done the right thing by calling to report the child’s behaviour considering that we consider her a family friend), downloaded the video and posted it on her own tiktok account without considering that the child may have posted that video without fully understanding the consequences.
“The video was shared without my consent or the consent of her handler.
“I take full responsibility as a parent, and I sincerely apologise for any discomfort or concern this may have caused.
“I’m addressing the situation with my child, emphasizing the importance of making responsible choices. Please understand that this was a mistake, and I am taking steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
“Thank you for your understanding and support during this challenging time.”