Ijoba Lande Deepfake Scandal Sparks ₦5m Blackmail Threat

Ijoba Lande deepfake scandal triggers ₦5m blackmail. The comedian pleads with government to regulate AI amid rising misuse of synthetic media

Ijoba Lande deepfake scandal has sent shockwaves across social media after the Nigerian comedian and actor revealed he is being blackmailed over a fake AI-generated video that falsely depicts him in bed with a married woman — allegedly the wife of a Nigerian senator.

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In a series of emotional Instagram posts, Ganiyu Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, described how the fabricated video was weaponised to demand ₦5 million from him.

According to the actor, the video has already been circulated to several of his professional contacts and benefactors, severely damaging his public image and income.

“I’m calling on the Nigerian government to act fast on the use of AI to create videos,” he said. “If not regulated, it will cause a lot of damage in this country.”

Lande insisted that the person in the video is not him, describing the clip as a product of artificial intelligence manipulated to destroy his reputation.

The blackmail has left him emotionally shaken.

“Someone sent me a video and threatened me. In the video, I was naked and in bed with a married woman,” he shared.

While the identity of the blackmailer remains unknown, the incident highlights growing fears about AI abuse, especially deepfake content — hyper-realistic synthetic videos that are often used maliciously to impersonate public figures or private individuals.

This isn’t the first time Ijoba Lande has made headlines for personal challenges, but the gravity of this case — involving technology misuse and alleged extortion — marks a disturbing turn in Nigeria’s celebrity culture.

His public plea for government intervention reflects a broader concern about the unregulated spread of artificial intelligence tools capable of destroying lives and careers within minutes.

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As the comedian continues to seek justice, fans and industry insiders are rallying around him, urging authorities to investigate and establish clear policies around AI-generated media.