In an Instagram post on Thursday, Priscilla described her mother as “always misunderstood” and unfairly criticized, suggesting that recent challenges related to the movie were deliberately timed.
“Since Arinzo’s announcement, can’t you see the pattern? A lot of drama back to back just for one aim: to ruin her plans,” she wrote. “But God’s stronger than man. And this movie will sell, in Jesus’ name!”
Priscilla also defended her mother’s responses to critics, highlighting the double standards she faces. “When she’s quiet, they twist the story! When she speaks, they get angry about the truth, still twist the story,” she said. She added, “All in all, a good heart’ll always win… if she was a bad person, you think people would show up and support her? Exactly.”
The daughter further emphasized her mother’s generosity and advocacy for others, noting that Iyabo Ojo often receives little support in return. “Most of the time she gets dragged because she’s always fighting people’s battles offline and online, but when it’s time for them to fight for her, what happens? They go mute,” Priscilla wrote.
She concluded by rallying fans ahead of the movie’s release on April 3, urging them to support the project. “YOUR FANS AND JPS LOVE YOU! Never change who you are… Truth’ll reveal itself eventually… Arinzo!! IT WILL SELL! APRIL 3RD WE ARE COMING OUT IN FULL FORCE! NO DISTRACTIONS!”
Fans and industry colleagues quickly reacted, expressing solidarity. #Layole Oyatogun wrote, “To truly know you is to love you unconditionally… your hard work, perseverance, and sacrifices have culminated in this remarkable project… we stand united.”
Other fans, including #JP Diaries Canada and #Ruthanna, expressed excitement for the film and confidence in its success, praising Iyabo Ojo’s kindness and resilience.
Priscilla’s support comes amid broader Nollywood developments, including her mother’s earlier efforts to reconcile actresses Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham—a gesture she later said she had “tried her best” to facilitate,