Alopecia is an autoimmune disease and a hormonal disorder.The hair on your head just stops growing...this disease can be extremely challenging. It strips your pride away and dwindles your confidence to a negative low and you are left a choice of confidently rocking a bald head or hiding behind wigs.
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| mc wazobia |
My name is Jasmine Oguns. I have suffered from a disease called Alopecia for the last ten years of my life. If you are reading this and you do not know what Alopecia is, I will briefly educate you.
It is a disease that makes the hair on your head stop growing. Sometimes it even impairs the growth of hairs on your face (eyebrows, beard and upper lip (for men) and even the body.
Alopecia is an autoimmune disease and a hormonal disorder. It is not physically contagious but for any woman like me, emotionally, this disease can be extremely challenging. It strips your pride away and dwindles your confidence to a negative low. I will discuss my own personal experiences of stigmatization because of alopecia in due time.
Photographer, Anthony Griffin summed it all in the very recent photo-shoot he did where he beautifully captured several female Alopecia sufferers that “It can result in social phobia, anxiety and depression, especially for women for whom a deep, personal relationship between hair and self-esteem has existed throughout history, philosophy and religion.”
Even celebrities like Tina Turner, Naomi Campbell, and Beyonce have been strongly rumoured to suffer from alopecia. Several of their colleagues also donate millions to support alopecia sufferers but in Nigeria, victims are stigmatized and suffer.
Men are affected by alopecia too. But they can get away with it by being called 'bald and sexy'. A woman's hair is her crowning glory. Hair loss from Alopecia can drive you to the verge of suicide if you do not get emotional support. It is not to be joked with.
MY COMPLAINT:
A while ago, I started an NGO, (Heroic Alopecian Foundation - HAF) to create awareness about Alopecia and help reduce stigmatization. I paid a director called Edward Uka to shoot a video which was meant to be an intro for an extensive documentary on Alopecia. Edward introduced Philip Azeke aka 'MC Wazobia to feature in the video. (Engaging MC Wazobia was not even part of the initial plan).
When this video project was completed, MC Wazobia asked to use the video and I said “NO”. I was still editing it and was not fully ready to air it. As I write this press release, my video has gone viral.
MC WAZOBIA HAS STOLEN THE VIDEO, claimed the intellectual rights, edited it to look like a full blown comedy skit and released to gain popularity without acknowledging / giving credit to the true video source or originally intended purpose.
Wazobia FM, despite the enormous campaigns about piracy in Nigeria, even appended their watermark on my video and spread it through their online media channels.
I humbly ask you to help me expose and address this theft. Anything released to the internet cannot be retrieved. I will forge ahead and find other ways to modify and release my earlier intended project. But I want Phillip Azeke aka MC Wazobia to be sanctioned for his unprofessional and fraudulent act. Simply put, HE STOLE MY WORK.
I questioned him directly and he remains unapologetic, unremorseful, and callous about his actions. He has a right of reply to this release but I have already engaged the services of a lawyer to pursue legal redress and I will hand the lawyer all evidence required to prove my story.
I am so sad and traumatized that serious issue like Alopecia can be treated as comical in our country Nigeria. It is high time we start treating certain health issues with more sensitivity than we already are. I am certain that women, who truly know the implication of hair loss, can also lend a voice to condemning MC Wazobia’s actions.
Thank you for your assistance. I am most grateful.
Regards,
Jasmine Oguns
Find the links to the video below:
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Hmmm.... I just dey observe!
ReplyDeleteBut this video is not funny now .... The girl kept on saying.... you will not understand, you will not understand...... The guy fuck up self
DeleteAnd to think today is international women's day, we the women on SDK stand with you Tolu. Mc wazobia must be taught a lesson
DeletePls dis hmmm I just dey observe, I take God beg u dis isn't LIB, abeg go and make such silly and sense less comments dere.... U all can cuss me out,but these kind of comments irritate me. No contribution what so ever....
DeleteExactly. It's not even funny in the least, nor in the context in which it was portrayed. You say u don't care if she has HIV, but took off just bcos she's bald. Which is worse? Nonsense. Abeg madame sue them for every penny u can ever get.
DeleteSo many Ghanamen on the prowl.
ReplyDeleteLmao
DeleteTill I hear the otherside of the jist
DeleteWas that necessary? With ur acidic mouth!
DeleteStop the bullying, that's past, no one is above mistake or correction.
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Eeh yah.....
ReplyDeleteSee his head like sacrifice calabash. Alopesy no vex jare
DeleteWow, she's a very beautiful lady. But why are Nigerians like this? Stealing other people's works and taking credit for it? See the mc wazobia wor wor bleached face sef
ReplyDeleteRosblis cakes and Ghanaman can you see?
DeleteIt's not a laughing matter.
Legally you can and should be sued for stealing and missapropriating content.
This is why people don't share their ideas with others.
These days you can only trust your shadow.
Stella thank you for allowing your platform to be used to fight for people like this. Imagine the temerity!!
He and Wazobia FM must make a full page retraction.
Next time madam Ogun make sure anyone working with you on a project signs a confidentiality clause. It only takes a few minutes and saves a lifetime of wahala.
Too many lazy people prowling about, looking for whose content to steal, omo ale.
Till i hear from the accused person. No comment from me for now
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How will you have a comment, iti bolibo
DeleteAnon 13.28. How u take know say she be itibolibo. Cos it takes an itibolibo to know an itibolibo. Am sure u re one of those local gorilla that escaped from the zoo. Ozu nwuru anwu.
DeleteTaaa!
DeleteIt does not take an itibolibo to know another itibolibo becos an itibolibo is an ITIbolibo.
Na wa oO..
ReplyDeleteGod Dey!!!!!!
Too bad
ReplyDeleteEnd time theft
ReplyDeleteThis Phillip is a bold thief.
ReplyDeleteYou stole someone's intellectual property and still have the gut to tell her she's family.
With a family like you, who needs an enemy? You need to be made a scapegoat.
Ole. Thats how they start. You will soon graduate into bigger theft.
Although I await the other side of the story b4 I arrive at any conclusion, I have a few things to ppint out;
ReplyDeleteTaking something serious and turning into a joke is totally wrong! Also, the poster seems like she has her evidence laid out so might be telling the truth..
Anyways....till then
I'm sure the Philip guy will come and deny and tell lies now. No justice in this country, the Lord is your strength girl. You are blessed
ReplyDeleteThat Mc wazobia is a big thief,if given the opportunity to head a big position in nigeria he will steal d country and rename it.
ReplyDeleteCheap thief,using something as sensitive as this to get popular.
Maybe him think say na so basketmouth n bovi take popular?
Na wah o!
ReplyDeleteMc Wazobia, but why na? If this allegation is true,not fair, not fair!
Alopecia is a disease that messes with one's self esteem and confidence, and instead of encouraging this young lady, in her quest to empower and encourage victims, and educate the ignorant, about this disease, you turned it into a laughing matter.
Not fair at all.
The video sha. E be like say you be aggressive 'chyker'. I no go surprise if no girl go agree date you. Your enthusiasm is scary to say the least.
Oh well, back to the matter. Jasmine, please, ditch the wigs. You've got a beautiful face and a nice skull shape, therefore, you don't need wigs to look gorgeous.
I've seen many women with alopecia, rock their baldness with pride, and the way they carry themselves is intriguing.
For those who are interested,or victims who need inspiration and encouragement, check out @thebaldiemovement on IG.
That being said, it's not an easy thing, because I can't imagine life without my luscious kinks.
And it can happen to anyone at any time.
Biko, no be rumour, Noami has alopecia. Hers may be traction from extreme wigging though.
I'm suspecting IK and Banky too, but whichever the case, they look sexy bald.
#WhiteDiamondOut
See as you jumped into conclusion without listening to the other persons side of the story. Ifere megbuo gi.
DeleteHmmmm everybody won turn celebrity by fire like miss aboki d push hard so to be one too with her village road for face.
ReplyDeleteShow ur face naa. Akwuna Akwuna. Am sure u re one of those people their parents got pregnant thru mmiri eze. Mamaiwota. Ozu. Common go and hide
DeleteIts time Nigeria Courts starts to protect our intellectual property rights.
ReplyDeleteDaris is God o.
ReplyDeleteGhanaman,adress this issue please.
ReplyDeleteFor what it is worth, Jasmine you are a very pretty lady, it is not ealow for a lady to pull off such low hair and still looks so pretty. I understand how it feels when something is so important to you and someone else treats it without value. Good thing you involved a lawyer. May God heal you dear and make all things perfect for you.
ReplyDeleteWhy should an organisation like wazobia watermark a video they didn't pay a dime to produce, my dear get a good lawyer and sue both wazobia and mc wazobia cos this is broad daylight robbery
ReplyDeleteI contacted the Philip guy (accused) and i told him to apologize to the lady and pull down the video but he responded by saying i must have taken too much of indian hemp. I am just concerned about the media outfit that the guy is serving as a youth corp volunteer because he is giving them a terrible image.
ReplyDeleteNo comment yet, till mc wazobia gives his own side of d story.
ReplyDeletePhilip God will punish you for me, that is how this mc wazobia guy collected money from me and slept with me that he'll help me get a job with wazobia fm, I was a corper and I wanted so desperately to get a job after nysc to help my poor family, didn't know he has no leg in wazobia and his job is by management he's even working there. Smh idiot
ReplyDeleteU r a fool for paying n sleeping with a guy to get a job! Imagine! Paying him to fuck u? Omg!
DeletePhilip is also a corper too oh
DeleteKpele never ever sleep with anybody for what you can work for.
DeleteIt seems this Philip guy is a veeerry unsavory character.
Please if he has duped you too, speak up,speak up now. It's times these corporate theives are disgraced.
There's a way God works to expose people when their cup of evil is full.
Jasmine don't let up, till he is fully disgraced and has mad a full retractment.
Kwakwakwakwa.... Ọchi atọgbuelam here. Wetin unemployed females dey see for men hand eehhh my mouth no fit talk am.
DeleteMc wazobia is a known thief. Do not leave your wallet or bag idle when he is around you. Known for his gummy fingers.
ReplyDeleteHian!!!!
DeleteTell me more?
And he's just a corner?
If he start real work how r go come be?
This act is very disheartening, Justice has to prevail oooo. It is no joke at all.
ReplyDeleteSMH ......DUNNO WETIN TO TALK SELF.
ReplyDeleteMOST IT BE ANYTHING FOR FAME AND MONEY?
IF YOU SUDDENLY RAN OUTTA INSPIRATION , WHY U NO JUST RETIRE ?
SEEING HOW THIS UNFOLDS SHA.....
Jasmine is one hardworking girl I know and this guy shouldn't get away with this.Wickedness!!
ReplyDeleteStella thanks for posting this, it's high time people get enlightened about copyright issues and plagiarism in Nigeria, mc wazobia is still adamant and unrepentant, claiming he has the right to also upload the video too after initially denying he posted it! At first he said he didn't upload it, that he doesn't know who leaked the video, now he's saying he contributed some ideas to the video and had the right to post it, my friend, you where paid to feature in this alopecia enlightenment video which you turned into comedy for your own gain, you're an actor in the video not the owner, that you gave one or two suggestions doesn't give you the right to edit it into a comedy skit to promote yourself and upload, you asked if you could upload it, and Tolu specifically told you NO, that she wants to edit the video first and add some writeup to the video to create awareness on alopecia. She didn't spend her hard earned money getting a director and paying you even if its a paltry sum to do a comedy video to make you popular, no, she did this solely for enlightenment purpose. You have been told to contact the sites to take down the video but you refused. You're now running up and down facebook deleting all comments you made that might implicate you, both comments you're begging her to die the matter this and that, God is watching you and you will pay for causing the poor girl pains
ReplyDeleteIn the mighty name of Jesus.
DeleteI hate hungry opportunists like this.
I hope he rots in hell.
Very soon he will be caught for stealing and jailed.
This is how it starts.
Please follow this up till the very end I beg of you.
Imagine. Let the lady start by suing the organization itself, and then make the Philip and the comedian guy co defendants.
DeleteThis is because it is the company's logo that was watermarked on it..so they should be liable. Trust me, once they are served, they'll in turn call out the real perpetrators and quickly dissociate themselves from the plagiarism.
But legally Wazobia should be served if it was through their platform that the video went viral
Oh I see,all these supposedly happened,Justice must be served ,do not relent in taking this matter up,waiting to hear what he has to say for himself
DeleteWhat has te Wazobia corporation have to sayon this serious ethics case?
ReplyDeleteThere is dignity in hardwork. If only Philip realises this. Wazobia, how can you allow your signature on a content you had no input on. Are you guys this unprofessional?
ReplyDeleteGod will punish you Philip. Imagine the pride and even joking untop of someones health issues. Those of u waiting for his reply, just be waiting till ur head goes bald. He cannot reply because he is so so at fault. My taking this up. I will also talk to my lawyer for you swertheart and make sure this idiot is dealth with. That hiv u mentioned in the video is waiting for u. Since u also sleeo with people to promise them jobs.
ReplyDeleteI'm dead!!! *just be waiting till your head goes bald* you are mouthed!
DeleteHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! LWKMD
Adonbeleiveit....And the Mc whatever hasn't replied yet?this is a serious matter and it will not be buried till The truth is uncovered.
ReplyDeleteFrom what I can see their is strong evidence against the MC of a man,So he shld step forward ASAP,as his silence is already a sign of acceptance.
ReplyDeleteBaboo of the century. Your gut disgust me. Such a wowo boy. Phillip! You have meet with your waterloo for messing up with my sister.
ReplyDeletethis is madness Na, but my opinion is Tolu I took time to watch this video of yours if Philip stole it that's bad, but come to think of it it had 52thousand view already, you for capitalize on the pr na by the thief, and if u no like so sue him thie platform will only sympathize with you but when you head to court we all will be busy, and for Philip GOD DEY OOOO
ReplyDeleteWHAT THE HECK. THOSE WHO LIVE IN GLASS HOUSE SHOULD NOT THROW STONE KWA, THE GIRL AND THE GUY DO GOOD JOB, THE WORK LOST BY THIEF OR THIEF STEAL AM BUT THE MAIN KOKO BE SAY THERE IS A JOB, WHICH IMPORTANT NA THE WORK OR THE THIEF OR THE BOY OR THE GIRL OR THE BOY, ALL OF UNA FATHER! GO TO COURT LOCK THE THIEF IF THIEF DEY O BUT NO YAWA, E BE LIKE SAY THE MATTER OF STEALING AND I NO STEAL DON IMPORTANT PASS THE ALOKWESHIA MATTER, ABI I SPOKE WEED? ALL OF UNA UNA FATHER!
ReplyDeleteJust a simple advice tolu if i were u i for use dis guy like die take de promote my self ooh and d foundation i done watch d video and i see say both u and d guy shoot together may be u know pay for d job or u de vex say d guy de gain popularity pass u anyway i smell jealous but use ur sense bcos no case here
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