"I See Nothing Wrong With It" – Yeni Kuti Defends Luminee Over Baba Ijesha Baby Announcement
Media personality Yeni Kuti has weighed in on the controversy surrounding fashion designer Luminee welcoming a baby with actor Baba Ijesha, saying she sees nothing wrong with the union.
"I See Nothing Wrong With It" – Yeni Kuti Defends Luminee Over Baba Ijesha Baby Announcement
Yeni Kuti is the latest public figure to weigh in on the controversial relationship between fashion designer Luminee and Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha, and her stance has surprised many. Speaking on TVC Entertainment, the eldest daughter of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti dismissed the controversy and expressed her full support for the celebrity stylist. "I see nothing wrong with it. I actually know her, she made my 60th dress for my birthday," she said. Her personal connection to Luminee appears to have influenced her perspective, and she made it clear that she believes the designer is entitled to make her own choices.
Yeni also addressed the sensitive issue of Baba Ijesha's conviction and subsequent release from prison. She noted that despite serving time in jail, the actor continued to deny the offence after leaving prison. In her view, this denial may have influenced Luminee's decision to stand by him. "After the guy was jailed, he still came out and denied the offence. So he might have denied it to Luminee and she believed him and she is entitled to believe him if she wants," she added. Her remarks highlight the complexity of public perception when personal relationships intersect with legal controversies. The announcement of the baby, which broke on June 15, stirred mixed reactions online, with many recalling the actor's past legal troubles and the timeline of his release from prison. Baba Ijesha was convicted in 2022 for sexually assaulting a minor and was released from prison in November 2025. The news that he had welcomed a child with Luminee has divided Nigerians, with some offering congratulations and others expressing outrage and disbelief.
Yeni's comments have added another layer to the ongoing debate, with social media users sharing different opinions regarding her remarks. Some agreed with her, arguing that everyone deserves a second chance and that Baba Ijesha has the right to rebuild his life. Others questioned why anyone would choose to have a child with a convicted sex offender, regardless of his denial. Yeni has not responded to the mixed reactions, but her message is clear, Luminee has the right to make her own choices about whom to trust and support.
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