Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola has become a trending topic on social media after a video of her at TikTok stars Peller and Jarvis’ wedding sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians.

In the viral clip, the actress was seen at the wedding reception sitting beside actress Omowunmi Ajiboye while servers moved around the venue distributing food to guests.

The video showed Foluke calling the attention of one of the servers and appearing to struggle to get food for herself and another person at her table. The moment quickly spread online, with social media users divided over whether her action was inappropriate or simply a normal reaction at a wedding celebration.

Some critics argued that the actress’ behaviour was unbecoming of a celebrity, while others defended her, insisting that being famous should not prevent anyone from enjoying food at an event they attended.

One social media user wrote:

“After person use big money buy Asoebi. I drag o.”

Another defended the actress, saying:

“So make she no chop, abeg o. Make person no take wedding jollof test my steeze cos I go fall your hand.”

Others questioned why the moment became controversial, arguing that guests attend weddings to celebrate, eat and enjoy themselves regardless of their status.

“Let her drag food biko. There’s absolutely nothing bad in that, and I’m sure most of us do.”

The incident has once again highlighted how closely celebrities are watched in public spaces, where even ordinary moments can quickly become subjects of online discussion.

Foluke Daramola, who has enjoyed a long career in Nollywood, has also previously made headlines over discussions surrounding her personal life, including reports about challenges in her marriage and public conversations about relationships.

The actress has in the past addressed controversies surrounding her marriage, defending her relationship and describing her husband as her support system despite challenges.

She has also spoken openly about difficult personal experiences, including her past struggles and how they shaped her views on relationships and intimacy.

Opinion

The reaction to Foluke Daramola’s wedding food video shows the complicated reality of celebrity life in the social media age. Public figures are often expected to maintain a certain image at all times, but they are also human beings who attend events to relax, celebrate and enjoy themselves.

While some may feel celebrities should behave more carefully in public, there is also a tendency online to magnify harmless moments into major controversies. A guest reaching for food at a wedding is hardly unusual—especially at a celebration where guests have dressed up, travelled and spent money to support the couple.

Perhaps the bigger conversation should be about how quickly social media turns everyday human behaviour into entertainment. Celebrities may live in the public eye, but they should still be allowed moments of normalcy without every action becoming a debate.