Isbae U: I Thought My Career Was Over After 2022 Sex Scandal

Nigerian content creator Adebayo Ridwan, popularly known as Isbae U, has opened up about the difficult period he experienced following a controversy that attracted widespread criticism in 2022.

The skit maker spoke about the experience during an interview with Morayo Afolabi Brown, revealing that the backlash was so intense that he began questioning whether his career had reached its end.

According to Isbae U, the situation was particularly difficult because some of the people who had previously supported and praised his work suddenly became critical of him.

He recalled how public reaction changed during the controversy and said the experience taught him how quickly public opinion could shift when a public figure becomes involved in a contentious situation.

During the difficult period, Isbae U said he sought advice from fellow content creator Mr Macaroni. He explained that he asked whether the controversy meant the end of his career because he was uncertain about what would happen next.

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“2022 was a tough time for me. It was the first time I was going through something like that, and then I asked Mr Macaroni, ‘Is this the end?’” he said.

Isbae U said the experience also showed him that public support could change quickly.

He recalled that people who had previously left positive comments about his work began making negative remarks, regardless of what he was experiencing personally.

Rather than allowing the backlash to permanently affect his career, the content creator said he decided to concentrate on improving his craft and becoming a better person.

He also changed how much of his private life he shared online.

According to him, he stopped posting extensively about his personal life and focused instead on producing entertainment for his audience.

“I stepped back from posting anything about my life and I kept giving them entertainment,” he said.

Isbae U added that he preferred to concentrate on his work rather than worry about how people responded to him.

He also discussed his interview programme, Curiosity Made Me Ask, explaining that the concept is designed to show audiences a different side of celebrities.

He said he would be interested in interviewing U.S. President Donald Trump as part of the programme.

The creator’s comments provide insight into how the 2022 controversy affected him personally and professionally, while also highlighting the approach he adopted to continue his career.