Influencer Papaya Ex has addressed the backlash that trailed her outfit to the traditional wedding of actress and entrepreneur Priscilla Ojo and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux.
The glamorous event, tagged #JP2025, was held on Thursday at The Five Palm, Oniru in Eti-Osa, Lekki, Lagos.
Papaya caused a stir online after showing up in a custom dress that featured printed images of the couple.
While Priscilla’s photo was placed around her waist, Juma Jux’s image appeared prominently on her chest — a design choice that sparked mixed reactions from social media users.
During the event, Priscilla jokingly called out Papaya over the placement of her husband’s photo.
“You put my husband for chest,” she said.
Papaya, laughing, responded, “I am sorry baby, I love you,” adding that her intentions were pure.
In a recent interview with content creator Egungun of Lagos, Papaya Ex explained why she placed the picture on her chest.
She said she didn’t mean any harm and believed the placement was appropriate.
“Nigerians like to sexualise everything,” she said.
“If I had put the picture somewhere else, they would still complain that it’s close to my coochie.”
She added, “When they told me it isn’t supposed to be here, I was like I’m very sorry. I even had to tell the wife, ‘you know I love you, I won’t do something [disrespectful]’ and she said she understands.”
Papaya also revealed that the outfit cost her N4.5 million to make.
