Nigerian comedian, actor, presenter, and motivational speaker Idileoye Oluwaseyitan Lawrence Aletile, popularly known as Seyi Law, recently became the subject of online controversy and disrespect after an unknown individual listed him for sale at ₦11,427 on a popular merchant website.
The shocking incident, which has sparked widespread reactions, was first highlighted on X (formerly Twitter) by a notable influencer with the handle @UnkleAyo. In a now-viral post, the comedian was mocked as an “item,” with the unknown poster including a description and pricing in the online listing. This act of disrespect has since drawn both outrage and amusement from social media users.
The influencer who shared the post wrote, “If you posted derivatives of this tweet 40 times, I’ll quote it 40 times with this same picture. If you’re looking for the item in the picture, you can find it on Temu.” This statement appeared to further amplify the controversial situation, drawing attention to the mocking tone in the listing.
As the post continued to circulate online, many individuals expressed their concerns in the comments section. While some criticized the act as highly disrespectful, others warned the poster about potential legal consequences, suggesting that Seyi Law might file a defamation lawsuit over the incident.
Social media users also shared diverse opinions on the situation, with some condemning the mockery outright while others made light of the scenario. The varying reactions highlighted the comedian’s prominence and the polarizing nature of such acts in the online space.
See some reactions below:
@0xIfeoluwa: “They will soon file you a defamation suit.”
@leni_victor: “Not me checking the DSM-IV for a like disorder. Somebody must not offend you oooo. Baba Suwe reach Temu?”
@Oluwasanpaulo: “You too rate am… that 11,427 for dry joke… I will rather use the money carry OS.”
@investor_jnr: “This guy price market wey pass hin power for your hand.”
@ration234: “This guy don suffer for your hand.”
@cyril_bad: “Person full papa for Temu, as in Temu.”
@Ikeonwu18004: “Two wristwatches? Only a mentally sick person or at best an idiot would do that.”
@veebliz: “But Nigerians lo far Ooooh 😂 why would you put up his picture on Temu?”
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While Seyi Law has not yet publicly responded to the incident, the comedian’s fans and well-wishers continue to call for respect and dignity in the online discourse surrounding public figures.
