Russian-born Actress Fari Elysian Receives Threat for Speaking on Nigeria's Insecurity
Fari Elysian Threatened for Speaking on Nigeria's Insecurity

Fari Elysian, a Russian-born content creator who resides in Nigeria, has disclosed that she received a threatening phone call after speaking out about the insecurity issues plaguing the country. In a Facebook post, she expressed that she is not intimidated by the threats and called on those behind them to stop hiding behind anonymity.

She wrote: "Yesterday, I received a threatening call simply because I spoke about Nigeria bleeding. Omo, that one sweet me pass. You see, some people mistake silence for fear. I no dey fear una. If you wan test am, stop hiding behind phone calls. Come first. Make we know ourselves."

The post, shared by Linda Ikeji on May 31, 2026, has sparked reactions from followers who commended her bravery. Elysian, known for her candid commentary on Nigerian affairs, has previously addressed security challenges in the country.

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