The call for TikTok regulation in Nigeria is gaining momentum as veteran actress and media personality Lolo 1 voices strong concerns over the app’s influence on young Nigerians. Known for her iconic role as Adaku in Jenifa’s Diary, Lolo 1 recently expressed fear and frustration about what she described as the “unfiltered freeway” TikTok has become.
“TikTok terrifies me. I’ve stopped using it,” she revealed in an interview. “There are no real limits, and I believe we need stricter social media regulation in Nigeria.”
Her comments have stirred conversations around TikTok Nigeria and the urgent need to regulate TikTok in Nigeria, particularly when it comes to safeguarding young users.
Actress Lolo TikTok Comments Go Viral
In her now-viral comments, Actress Lolo’s TikTok comments touched on the platform’s failure to manage vulgar and suggestive content, especially those communicated in local Nigerian languages. She criticized the platform’s moderation systems for failing to detect harmful content not expressed in English, allowing users to bypass rules by using indigenous dialects.
“People use their mother tongue to spread vulgar content. The system doesn’t catch it because it’s not in English,” she said.
Lolo’s views were echoed by Sika, host of the podcast No Formula on Wing Multimedia, who highlighted her own disturbing experiences scrolling through harmful TikTok trends in Nigeria. She described stumbling upon sexually explicit live sessions involving young people and questioned how such content slips past moderation.
“It’s shocking what pops up on your feed. These kids are putting themselves out there in ways that can ruin their futures,” Sika said.
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Social Media Regulation in Nigeria: A Growing Necessity
The debate ties into a larger national conversation about social media regulation in Nigeria. With platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) dominating digital spaces, experts argue it’s time for Nigerian authorities to prioritize digital safety in Nigeria, especially for children.
While platforms like TikTok claim to have policies in place, enforcement often falls short. This gap, according to Lolo and Sika, leaves room for dangerous content to thrive unchecked.
“We’re not asking them to ban TikTok, but there should be proper checks. We must think about online safety for Nigerian youth,” Sika said.
The issue of protecting minors on TikTok has also reached legal fronts. Civil rights group Citizens Gavel recently filed a case against TikTok in Nigerian courts, accusing the platform of being a breeding ground for the sexual exploitation of minors. This move, although controversial, highlights the urgency many feel about the app’s impact on children.
TikTok Nigeria: Between Education and Exploitation
Despite the criticism, both Lolo and Sika acknowledged that TikTok isn’t entirely negative. With proper content filtering, users can enjoy comedy skits, DIY hacks, educational videos, and career tips.
“I’ve learned a lot from TikTok. It’s not all bad,” Sika said. “It can be therapeutic. But we must learn how to sanitize our feeds.”
Still, they maintained that TikTok needs to improve its algorithms to better understand cultural contexts, slang, and tone, especially in a multilingual country like Nigeria.
Nigerian Celebrities on TikTok Issues
Nigerian celebrities on TikTok issues are becoming more vocal, with public figures using their platforms to push for reforms. Lolo’s comments have led to renewed advocacy from fans and other influencers, many of whom agree that entertainment should never come at the cost of children’s well-being.
As concerns about TikTok inappropriate content in Nigeria continue to rise, the country must find a way to balance creativity, freedom of expression, and protection for its most vulnerable users.
The future of TikTok regulation in Nigeria depends not only on tech companies, but also on the combined voices of parents, lawmakers, and celebrities pushing for a safer digital space.
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