Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has announced plans to initiate new legal proceedings against fellow actress Lizzy Anjorin over alleged defamatory statements and threats directed at her family.
This development comes months after the Lagos State High Court, Osborne Division, dismissed Ojo’s N1 billion defamation lawsuit against Anjorin due to procedural flaws. The court also ordered Ojo’s lawyer, Olabimpe Ajegbomogun, to pay N500,000 in legal costs to Anjorin’s counsel, Ademola Olabiyi.
The two actresses have been embroiled in a prolonged dispute, which has unfolded both online and in court.
Anjorin has frequently mocked Ojo in multiple Facebook live sessions, prompting a surge of parody videos on TikTok and Facebook.
In a lengthy Instagram post on Monday, Ojo said she had been silent on legal advice but confirmed her legal team is documenting all remarks.
“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.
While admitting that some of the parody videos amused her, Ojo expressed concern over the impact of Anjorin’s curses and alleged threats on her family.
“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,” the actress said.
She added that her focus in recent months had been on welcoming her first grandchild and supporting her daughter, but hinted she would take firmer steps once she returned to Lagos.
The dispute between both actresses deepened after Ojo alleged that Anjorin should be held responsible if anything happened to her or her family.
The claim followed a fire incident at Ojo’s Lagos office, which her daughter, Priscilla, linked to ongoing threats, including a letter received in May alleging their movements were being monitored.
Ojo has previously explained that her fallout with Anjorin began after she publicly expressed support for Folashade Tinubu, the wife of Anjorin’s husband, which she said triggered a wave of attacks and accusations.
The bitter rivalry, marked by police petitions, lawsuits and online hostilities, remains one of Nollywood’s most contentious public feuds.
