In a stark reminder of the dark side of social media, a Nigerian woman known for her relentless online attacks on actress May Edochie has become the target of vicious trolling following her tragic death during childbirth. The incident has sparked widespread discussion about the extremism and lack of empathy prevalent on platforms like Facebook.
Amara Gloria Edward, a vocal critic of May Edochie amid the latter's highly publicized marital issues with actor Yul Edochie, passed away last week while giving birth. According to reports from her family, the pregnancy involved a married man, and she had been advised against it. Edward was infamous for her harsh comments and posts wishing ill on May Edochie and her children, often posting in fan groups dedicated to the actress. Even during her advanced pregnancy, she continued her online vitriol, leading many to speculate about the personal motivations behind her hatred.
Following news of her death, Edward's Facebook comment sections have turned into a battleground of retribution. Users who claim to support May Edochie have flooded the posts with mocking remarks, rejoicing over her passing and suggesting it was karma for her previous death wishes against the actress and her family. One observer noted, "All the kpai wishes she wished Queen May and her children revised back to her," highlighting the ironic turnaround.
A Facebook post by user Anozie Loveth Adadioramma captured the sentiment, stating: "This woman even while heavily pregnant trolled may so much eh the hatred was just too much you will think its her marriage that may walked out from. Now she went into labour and didnt make it out alive, her comment section is currently a mess. People are t. lling her even in .eath and rejoicing she d.ed. The extremism alot of people operate on this social media eh. We honestly need to be careful."
This case underscores the escalating toxicity on social media, where personal grudges spill over into public spaces, often without regard for human decency. Experts have long warned about the psychological toll of online harassment, which can perpetuate cycles of hate and desensitize users to real-life tragedies.
As discussions continue, many are calling for greater moderation and personal restraint on platforms. ReportNaija urges readers to engage responsibly online and remember that behind every profile is a human life.
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