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Media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has spoken publicly after allegedly receiving a disturbing phone call from an individual who showered her with curses over the nature of the questions she asks guests on her television programme.
The seasoned broadcaster said she was shocked by the incident, explaining that she has spent years dealing with criticism but never expected someone to personally call her just to wish her ill because of her work.
Recounting the experience, Afolabi-Brown revealed that the caller repeatedly cursed her, saying, "Ko ni dafun e, oni so ri re," a Yoruba expression that translates to, "It shall not be well with you; you shall not prosper."
She admitted that the encounter left her unsettled, adding that she was not raised in an environment where cursing people was considered normal.
"Yesterday, someone called me and raining curses on me, saying 'Ko ni dafun e, oni so ri re' etc. Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with curses because I didn't grow up around people that curses," she said.
Afolabi-Brown acknowledged that she has been the subject of criticism on social media for years over different issues. However, she noted that she intentionally avoids reading many of the negative comments because she does not want to dwell on hostility.
"I know I have been dragged on social media for many years for many reasons, but I don't read those messages because it's not my kind of thing," she stated.
Questioning what could have provoked such intense anger, the television host wondered whether simply asking guests questions on her programme was enough reason for someone to curse her.
"For someone to who has the privilege to call me and raining curses on me, what is my sin that led to curse? Because the kind of questions I asked my guests or names I call them."
The broadcaster also addressed recent criticism surrounding one of her interviews, where some viewers faulted her for asking a guest about their experience at a funeral. According to her, several people described the question as insensitive, but she believes interviewing is about asking meaningful questions.
"For the past few weeks I have been getting bashing of comments like; it's insane for me to ask someone their experience in funeral or why would I ask such question?... Helloo? I think I need to introduce myself to many of you at this point. I have been in the media for 21 years, I have been on TV for 12 years every single day hosting a TV show; only a handful Nigerians have such experience."
Defending her professionalism, Afolabi-Brown maintained that her years in broadcasting have earned her the credibility to ask questions without fear or intimidation.
"If there is anybody that deserves to ask anybody any question, it's I, because I have earned it. If Donald Trump comes here tomorrow I will ask him any question I wish to."
She was quick to clarify that she does not disregard the feelings of her guests. Instead, she explained that she approaches every interview with respect, often allowing guests to decide which questions they are comfortable answering.
"I respect my guests; I give them a question to choose the ones they will like to answer, others I give them scope. While the other that we are very close, I just flow with them. The questions my guests wouldn't like to be asked, I wouldn't ask them if it's confidential."
The television presenter further described her programme as one built around positive conversations rather than public embarrassment, insisting that she has no interest in humiliating anyone who appears on the show.
"My show is not where people are being bashed but a places of love, joy. But, I find it disheartening for someone to call my phone and raining curses on me... It's my job for God sake."
She concluded by stressing that carrying out her responsibilities as an interviewer should never be a reason for anyone to wish her harm.
"You can not rain curses at me because I'm doing my job... It's quite unfortunate."
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