Nigerian comedian Seyi Law has shared his approach to handling social media backlash and trolling, emphasizing that he does not let online negativity affect his personal life.
Appearing on HIPTV, Seyi Law addressed how he manages criticism, particularly in light of his recent transition from comedy to politics. He noted, “Internet trolls and backlash online, for me, even if I respond, it ends there. I don’t take it into my personal life, you don’t see me outside showing it on my face.”
Known for his controversial takes and political views, Seyi Law made it clear that he separates online negativity from his real-life values. He asserted that maintaining a compassionate and kind demeanor ensures he is in good standing with his creator, and that is what truly matters to him.
He also discussed the difference between personal insults and defamation. “For those who reply and those who choose to arrest anyone that has defamed them, I don’t advise them otherwise. You can insult someone and you can abuse them but don’t defame them. Don’t say they collected money when you didn’t see them collect money, don’t call them ashawo when you didn’t see them involved in prostitution.”
Seyi Law concluded, “When a person insults me, those things don’t matter to me, that is your problem but don’t defame. Don’t cross the boundary that will take you to jail. The ones that I feel I can reply to, I reply, and the ones that I don’t find necessary, I ignore.”