A video of Big Brother Naija reality star Ilebaye Odiniya celebrating at her colleague Cross's wedding in April 2026 has resurfaced online, sparking widespread reactions. The footage shows Ilebaye spraying bundles of cash on the dance floor, which has become a focal point in the ongoing family dispute between the reality star and her father.
Father's Allegations Spark Controversy
Legit.ng earlier reported that Ilebaye's father, in an alleged audio recording, claimed he asked his daughter to borrow him money for a medical check-up in Dubai, but she refused. He expressed disappointment upon seeing her lavishly spending money at Cross's wedding ceremony shortly after.
"The most recent one that I was not happy was when I was supposed to go for medical check up in Dubai. I told my daughter, I'm lacking resources, please borrow me certain amount of money, the money I'm expecting hasn't come. My daughter told me, she doesn't have money. A week to that week, come and see how my daughter was spraying bundles of money in a wedding of one of her colleagues whom they call Cross," he said in the alleged audio.
Netizens Dig Up the Video
Following the father's claims, netizens quickly unearthed a clip from Cross's wedding, which took place in April 2026. The video shows Ilebaye, the BBNaija winner, joyfully spraying money, leading many to believe this act was the primary source of her father's anger.
Mixed Reactions Online
The resurfaced video has divided opinions on social media. Some users criticized Ilebaye for her spending habits, while others defended her right to use her own money as she pleases.
- Official_Oye commented: "Omo buruku… papa and mama dey hungry for house u dey ball for party."
- lifeisruee said: "Why the papa go Dey even vex untop say she spend her own money Crazy entitlement bruh."
- Blaq_Ston commented: "Isaid it, it's all about money. Figured when he said 70% of what made Baye win was because of his affluence. So now he didn't get the amount he felt he deserved he feels its right to beat an adult to a pulp just because he is his parent. He is evil."
- SammySteve_ said: "Omo I kind of understand the father. There's that pain when you ask your child for financial assistance, and they say they don't have, only for you to see them online doing dorime The tin dey pain eh."
- Blue956420 commented: "The issue he has is entitlement, he's not entitled to her money!! Argue with the wall."
- BIGCole001 wrote: "Your child money dey enter your eye you no won conmot am entitlement won finish her Papa."
Ilebaye's Previous Lavish Gesture
In a similar incident, Ilebaye was previously seen spraying $100 bills on fellow BBNaija star Mercy Eke at a nightclub, further highlighting her tendency to flaunt wealth at social events.
The ongoing saga continues to generate buzz, with fans and critics alike weighing in on the delicate balance between family obligations and personal financial freedom.
