Social media has become a powerful tool for fans to voice opinions, but often turn the platform to a room for intense backlash, “dragging,” and cancel culture.
From resurfaced old tweets to public feuds and controversial statements, celebrities frequently find themselves at the mercy of online mobs. These attacks can stem from personal scandals, political affiliations, or insensitivities thereby leading to boycotts, threats, and reputational damage.
As compiled by eelive.ng, here are celebrities who have found themselves at the mercy of these mobs:
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1. Simi (Simisola Bolatito Kosoko)
Singer Simi is currently facing a fierce backlash over comments on an alleged rape case involving TikToker Mirabel. However, her tweets from 2012–2015 were resurfaced, including those with ethnic insults and sexual content, adding fuel to the already burning fire, thereby fueling calls for cancellation and boycotts of her music.
2. Burna Boy
Grammy winner Burna Boy endured multiple backlashes in 2025, including fan wars from perceived jabs at Davido and onstage confrontations during his U.S. tour. Mobs labelled him arrogant, leading to cancelled shows and online criticism.
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3. Yul Edochie
After his 2022 announcement of polygamy, he found himself on the receiving end of attacks by mobs. Social media users issued death threats, boycotted his films, and analysed his personal life, turning a private matter into a public display.
4. DJ Cuppy (Florence Otedola)
DJ Cuppy has been repeatedly body-shamed and trolled for her appearance and relationships in 2025–2026. Despite her philanthropy, mobs targeted her with hurtful comments, prompting her to speak on mental health impacts and the toxicity of online spaces.
5. Toyin Abraham
Actress Toyin Abraham faced mobs in 2023–2025 for her political support of President Tinubu, leading to boycotts of her films and personal insults, including mockery of her health.
6. Naira Marley (Azeez Fashola)
Rapper Naira Marley was heavily cancelled in 2023–2025 over links to Mohbad’s mistreatment and death, resulting in music boycotts, lost endorsements, and legal issues. Mobs trended hashtags against him for weeks.
7. Davido (David Adeleke)
Afrobeats star Davido’s 2025–2026 custody battle with his first babymama Sophia Momodu, drew massive backlash, with mobs accusing him of irresponsibility.
8. 2Baba (Tuface Idibia)
Music icon 2Baba’s 2025 marriage separation from AnnieMacaulay spilled into public dragging, with mobs speculating on infidelity and family issues. The saga continued even after he announced a new partner months after his divorce from Macaulay.
9. Desmond Elliot
Actor and politician Desmond Elliot has been “cancelled” multiple times since 2020 for comments on social media during protests, with 2025 lists ranking him high. Mobs created memes and boycotts, criticising his political stance.
10. Regina Daniels
Actress Regina Daniels endured mob attacks over her marriage to Ned Nwoko, with users questioning the move, turning the issues personal.
11. Zinoleesky
Associated with Naira Marley, Zinoleesky faced spillover cancellations in 2023–2025 due to label controversies, with mobs calling for boycotts amid Mohbad’s case.
