Former Big Brother Naija housemate and media personality, Natacha Akinde, popularly known as Tacha, has criticized content creator Lawrence Alabi for turning the arrest of an emerging online creator into social media content.

The controversy involves ‘Small Ralph’ (@Churlah on 𝕏), also known as ‘Banger Boy’ due to his frequent trolling and online antics. Alabi reportedly had him arrested over alleged cyberbullying and defamatory posts aimed at himself and his wife.

While many Nigerians agreed that Alabi had the right to pursue legal action, the situation escalated after videos of the arrest circulated online, with some netizens arguing that ‘Banger Boy’ was being publicly humiliated.

Reacting on 𝕏, Tacha condemned the public shaming, stressing that while the law should run its course, humiliation is unnecessary and harmful.

“We are the biggest hypocrites to ever exist. The Nigerian dream seems to be about making it big enough to oppress another Nigerian,” she wrote.

“You live in the UK, you know, with a billion pounds, you can’t do this. Sue the boy; I don’t care. But what you won’t do is humiliate him.

“If anybody can get me the boy’s contact, send a DM or drop a comment. We will get him out, and he will still face the law. But you won’t humiliate him.”

Tacha’s intervention highlights concerns about the misuse of power and influence in online conflicts, emphasizing respect and due process even in cases involving social media provocateurs.