Actress and entrepreneur Fella Makafui has announced that she is taking legal action against an individual who made disturbing and inappropriate comment about her five-year-old daughter on social media.
According to her, the matter has gone beyond online discourse and has been formally reported to the appropriate authorities, with her legal team now handling the case.
Fella Makafui shared a statement announcing her intent in a post on X on January 20.
“A disturbing and inappropriate comment was made by an individual on Twitter (Ghatu) under a video I shared of my 5-year-old child. What was said crossed a line no child should ever be subjected to,” she wrote.
Describing the emotional toll the incident has taken on her, the mother said, “As a mother, this experience has shaken me deeply. It has caused emotional distress, anxiety, and sleepless nights. No parent should ever have to see their child spoken about or perceived in such a manner.”
Although the individual involved, Ghatu, has since apologised publicly, Fella Makafui made it clear that an apology alone was insufficient.
“Although an apology has since been issued, I want to make it clear that an apology alone does not erase the nature of the comment or the impact it has had on me and my family. Words directed at a child carry lasting weight, and the harm cannot simply be undone.”
She then confirmed that legal processes are already underway and said she would not be engaging in further exchanges online.
“Due to the seriousness of this matter, it has been formally reported, and my legal team is actively handling the situation. I will not be engaging in online arguments or back-and-forths. This is no longer social media discourse, this is about the protection, dignity, and safety of a child.”
The actress also expressed gratitude to members of the public who have shown support since the incident.
“I sincerely appreciate everyone who has shown concern, support, and solidarity. Your voices matter, and your support has meant more than words can express. My sole focus right now is protecting my child’s peace and innocence.”
She further shared another post expressing frustration about past treatment of the public towards her, and vowed not to allow certain things this year.
The comment that led to this suit was made under a video of her daughter shared on January 16, by X user Ghatu.
The user later issued an apology, admitting that his comment was “way out of line,” “inappropriate,” and “completely uncalled for.”
However, the apology has not halted legal action, as Fella Makafui insists the matter must be addressed through the law.
