Nollywood actress Peju Johnson has spoken on the backlash following her latest film, Right Thing, which premiered on her YouTube channel.
Naija News reports that the movie caught the public’s attention not just for its story but also for a scene portraying intimacy between her and another actor, which sparked debates online.
Peju Johnson, in a post on her Instagram page, explained that her personal life differs from the role she played.
She revealed that she is not attracted to men and has no interest in sex.
According to her, her family and close friends are aware of this.
She shared that past experiences and trauma have shaped her views on relationships and intimacy.
The actress added that since the start of 2026, she has not been sexually active, stressing that her choices are personal and should not be judged based on the characters she portrays on screen.
She recalled that childhood trauma played a role in forming her feelings toward men and sex.
Johnson also criticised the Nigerian film industry’s tendency to label successful and attractive actresses as immoral.
She described the stereotype as unfair and rooted in societal bias, saying that being in the spotlight often brings assumptions that are untrue.
She said, “Since I dropped my latest movie, Right Thing, on YouTube, there’s a particular intimacy scene that has been going viral, and people are reacting differently to it. I’m not someone who is attracted to men. People who know me well, especially my family, are aware that I’m simply not interested in men or in sex.
“Let me be honest, since the beginning of 2026, I haven’t had sex. I am a grown woman, if I want to do it, why not? I would. So, why would people be judging me wrongly because of a movie role? I had a childhood trauma that made me hate men and sex. It’s not easy being an actress, especially a beautiful one. There’s this assumption that if you’re successful and in the spotlight, you must be promiscuous. That stereotype needs to stop. Being in the spotlight often brings assumptions that are untrue. Success and beauty do not define a person’s private life or character.”
