Iyabo Ojo has broken her silence after being interrogated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the spraying of dollar bills and naira notes at her daughter’s high-profile wedding. The Nollywood actress was invited by the anti-graft agency following viral footage from the April 17 ceremony, where celebrities were seen throwing wads of cash in celebration.
The wedding, which united Priscilla Ojo and Tanzanian music star Jux in a glamorous cross-cultural affair, was one of the most talked-about events online in April. Clips from the lavish reception showed guests—both local and international—raining currencies on the couple in a manner the EFCC has now deemed as “currency abuse.”
Following growing online speculation, Iyabo Ojo confirmed via an Instagram post that she honored the EFCC’s invitation and was questioned about her personal and professional records. “I was asked about my biodata, career, work experience, and companies,” she explained. “Then I was asked if I knew it was illegal to spray money, to which I responded that I thought only mutilation of naira notes was an offense.”
The EFCC, according to Ojo, clarified that spraying any currency—naira or foreign—on people or during events constitutes an abuse of money and is punishable under Nigerian law. “I was shocked to learn that even spraying dollars is also considered illegal,” the actress admitted, adding that the agency educated her on the boundaries of celebratory spending.
Legal experts note that while the Central Bank of Nigeria Act frowns on mishandling of the naira, public ignorance of the specifics remains widespread, especially in the entertainment industry. The EFCC has recently stepped up its crackdown on currency abuse, with social media influencers, musicians, and actors increasingly falling under scrutiny.
While no official charge has been filed against Ojo as of the time of this report, the case has sparked fresh conversations around the legal implications of luxury displays at Nigerian events. Some fans have defended her as a scapegoat, while others argue that ignorance of the law is no excuse.
The EFCC is expected to release further statements as investigations continue, but Iyabo Ojo’s experience now serves as a cautionary tale for entertainers and elites about the fine line between celebration and criminality in public financial conduct.
