Anita Joseph Defends Celebration of May Edochie’s Amazon Milestone, Fires Back at Troll
Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has responded to a social media troll who criticised her for celebrating May Edochie's latest business achievement.
May recently announced the launch of her cosmetics brand on Amazon, prompting Anita to congratulate her publicly on Instagram and encourage fans to support the venture.
However, the congratulatory post attracted criticism from one user, who questioned why so much attention was being given to what they described as "just Amazon."
Refusing to let the comment slide, Anita responded with a light-hearted but pointed reply, insisting that there was nothing wrong with celebrating another person's success.
"Na monarch we go use soon celebrate. This is how we celebrate over here," she wrote, while urging her followers to patronise May's newly launched cosmetics line.
Anita's reaction is consistent with the unwavering support she has shown May over the past few years.
Following the breakdown of May's marriage to actor Yul Edochie, Anita has remained one of her strongest supporters, frequently celebrating her personal and professional milestones.
She has consistently honoured May on her birthdays, describing her as a global force and praying for greater success in her life.
When fans once questioned why she had not posted an early birthday message for May, Anita urged them not to mistake social media activity for the reality of their friendship, assuring them that their bond remained intact.
The actress has also defended May against actions she believed could become problematic. In 2024, she opposed the idea of fans opening a GoFundMe campaign for May, warning that such gestures could later be used against her.
Her support has extended beyond social media. Anita previously organised a surprise birthday celebration for May, during which she received gifts worth over one million naira. She also promoted May's charitable foundation and even sponsored a billboard in her honour.
May's latest Amazon launch marks another milestone in her growing entrepreneurial journey as she continues to build her brand following her highly publicised separation from Yul Edochie.
Opinion
Not every achievement has to be historic to deserve celebration. Anita Joseph's response highlights an important mindset: success grows when people are willing to cheer each other on, regardless of the size of the milestone. Whether it is an Amazon product launch or a global business expansion, acknowledging progress can motivate entrepreneurs to keep pushing. In an era where criticism often travels faster than encouragement, publicly celebrating friends' wins may be one of the healthiest habits to promote.
