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Real Housewives of Lagos stars Diiadem, Dabota in public social media spat

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Real Housewives of Lagos stars Adeola "Diiadem" Adeyemi and Dabota Lawson have publicly clashed on social media.
  • The dispute involves accusations concerning money, business opportunities, bloggers, and a past relationship.
  • Diiadem accused Lawson of spreading rumors and demanding the return of a ₦5m transfer, while Lawson suggested their falling out stemmed from a missed funding opportunity.

A public feud has erupted between "The Real Housewives of Lagos" stars Adeola "Diiadem" Adeyemi and Dabota Lawson, transforming a once-close friendship into a social media showdown. The conflict, which began after the two beauty entrepreneurs were introduced as new cast members for the show's third season, now involves accusations over finances, business prospects, and the alleged involvement of bloggers.

Anyone remembered this alert I posted hyping Dabota? Well as soon as it was posted, I was told it’s called ‘girls game’ and needs to be returned. Which I did immediately.

— Adeola “Diiadem” AdeyemiAccusing Dabota Lawson of demanding the return of a ₦5 million transfer initially presented as a gift.

Diiadem took to Snapchat to air her grievances, accusing Lawson of orchestrating online "hate" and "smear campaigns." She specifically addressed a ₦5 million transfer, initially presented as a birthday gift from Lawson, which Diiadem claims she was later asked to return. "Anyone remembered this alert I posted hyping Dabota? Well as soon as it was posted, I was told it’s called ‘girls game’ and needs to be returned. Which I did immediately," Diiadem stated, adding that Lawson had shared her personal information with bloggers.

Get my name off your mouth Dabota Lawson and leave me alone.

— Adeola “Diiadem” AdeyemiExpressing her desire for Dabota Lawson to stop discussing her publicly.

Expressing her distress, Diiadem highlighted the emotional toll the situation had taken, particularly after her daughter's image appeared on a blog. "I felt like a failed parent when I saw my daughter’s face on that dirty blog," she wrote, pleading for Lawson to "get my name off your mouth" and leave her alone. Diiadem concluded by stating her refusal to be "used, manipulated, or dragged into unnecessary drama."

I felt like a failed parent when I saw my daughter’s face on that dirty blog.

— Adeola “Diiadem” AdeyemiDescribing the emotional impact of the feud after her daughter's image was published on a blog.

Lawson later responded, challenging Diiadem to specify her alleged wrongdoings. Lawson suggested that the strain in their relationship began after she secured funding from a finance company that Diiadem had also applied to. "SAY EXACTLY WHAT DABOTA LAWSON DID TO YOU "Other than the fact that I secured a funding opportunity which you also applied for bu," Lawson posted, implying that professional competition may have fueled the personal conflict.

I refuse to be used, manipulated, or dragged into unnecessary drama. Please, get over yourself and leave me alone. I just want to live.

— Adeola “Diiadem” AdeyemiStating her intention to withdraw from the conflict and seek peace.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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