Nigerian skit sensation Aloma Isaac Junior, popularly known as Zic Saloma, has lashed out at cyberbullies who attacked his mother with vile comments after he shared a heartfelt video of her recovering from cancer treatment. The comedian revealed that his mother, who is over 70 years old, insisted on attending his recent movie premiere despite her fragile health.
Footage posted online showed the elderly woman looking frail but joyful, having just completed a round of chemotherapy. Rather than receive sympathy or admiration, the video attracted a barrage of offensive remarks from viewers who ridiculed her appearance, with some even suggesting cosmetic surgery for her.
Appalled by the insensitivity, Zic took to his page on Monday, July 14, to call out the trolls. “My mum is over 70, fighting cancer, yet she still wanted to support me. And this is what she gets from my own generation? You say her nose is big, she’s ugly… you’re sick. This generation is not just bad, it’s finished.”
He further questioned the mental and moral decline of young Nigerians, linking the widespread lack of empathy to the country’s broader social and political dysfunction. “If this is how young adults reason, both here and abroad, how will they ever choose the right leaders or fight tribalism? What hope do we have?”
Although the comedian acknowledged that many fans sent kind words, he emphasized that the volume of hateful reactions deeply troubled him—not for his own sake, but for what it reveals about modern society. “I don’t care what you say about me, but don’t insult my mother. She’s been through enough.”
Zic’s brave and emotional defense of his mother has sparked a wider conversation on cyberbullying and the culture of cruelty that thrives online. Many fans and fellow creators have rallied behind him, praising his courage and condemning the attack on his mother’s dignity.
The incident has reignited calls for digital empathy and stricter moderation on social platforms. “How you treat the vulnerable says everything about your values,” Zic concluded, urging Nigerians to reflect on the humanity they’re losing in pursuit of likes, trends, and toxic entertainment.
