Nollywood actress Aisha Lawal has explained why she keeps her daughter away from social media, saying concerns about online bullying and her painful experience of losing one of her twins influenced her decision to protect the child from public attention.

The actress made the disclosure during an interview with television host Morayo Afolabi-Brown, following criticism over a video showing her covering her daughter’s face at the birthday party of Rakeem, the son of Priscilla Ojo and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux.

Lawal said the decision to shield her daughter, Zara, was deliberate and not an attempt to attract attention or respond to public opinion.

She revealed that Zara was conceived during her first pregnancy in her 30s and that she had been expecting twins, but lost one of the babies.

The actress appealed to people to understand the emotional significance of the experience and why it had shaped her approach to raising her daughter.

“I don’t want my daughter Zara to be on the internet at all because I’m not comfortable with the way some people bully children. I don’t care about the backlash online,” she said.

Lawal’s decision came under scrutiny after footage from the birthday celebration circulated online, showing her covering Zara’s face when someone began mentioning the child’s name and school.

The incident triggered discussions on social media about the extent to which celebrities should protect their children from public exposure, particularly when attending events where cameras and online content creators are present.

However, the actress maintained that her daughter’s privacy takes priority over the expectations of fans and social media users.

She also explained why she has chosen to keep her partner and the father of her children away from public attention, saying she believes privacy helps preserve respect for personal relationships.

“I kept my partner out of the public space because I discovered whatever is covered or concealed is what is treated with honour and respect,” she said.

Lawal’s position reflects her preference for separating her public career from her family life, despite the growing interest in the private lives of Nollywood stars.

The actress, who is known for her roles in Yoruba-language films and productions including Jagun Jagun, has previously spoken about her preference for keeping her personal affairs away from social media.

Lawal has made it clear that criticism will not change her decision to keep Zara away from unnecessary public exposure.