Tacha Condemns Public Humiliation of Content Creator ‘Banger Boy’ Following Arrest

Former Big Brother Naija housemate and media personality Natacha Akinde, popularly known as Tacha, has spoken out against what she describes as the public shaming of content creator Lawrence Alabi arrested, known online as “Small Ralph” or “Banger Boy.”

The controversy started after Lawrence Alabi reportedly took legal action against ‘Banger Boy’ over alleged cyberbullying and defamatory posts aimed at him and his wife. While many Nigerians supported Alabi’s right to seek legal redress, videos of the arrest circulated widely on social media, sparking criticism about the treatment of the young creator.

Tacha, in a post on 𝕏, condemned the public humiliation, emphasizing that while justice should be served, online shaming is unnecessary and dangerous. She wrote:
"Sue the boy; I don’t care. But what you won’t do is humiliate him. We are the biggest hypocrites to ever exist…Once you make it, it seems the Nigerian dream is to oppress another Nigerian."

She further urged her followers to help ensure ‘Banger Boy’ is treated fairly, highlighting that no one should leverage power or influence to humiliate someone online.

Opinion: The Fine Line Between Justice and Public Humiliation

Tacha’s stance raises an important discussion about accountability in the digital age. While cyberbullying and defamation are serious issues that deserve legal action, the viral nature of social media can turn enforcement into public spectacle, often exacerbating harm to the accused.

This incident reflects a growing need for discretion and ethics in how legal disputes are handled online. Public humiliation may satisfy momentary outrage, but it rarely serves justice—it risks turning corrective action into collective punishment and sets a concerning precedent for social media culture.

In Nigeria, where influence can amplify both power and scrutiny, Tacha’s intervention is a timely reminder: accountability must be balanced with humanity, and the law should operate without the spectacle of online shaming.