Aniebiet Francis: Why I’ll Never Apologize For Stirring Controversy In Nollywood

The Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on New Media, Aniebiet Francis, stirred social media on Wednesday with a bold Facebook post declaring she’s ready for another wave of controversy.

Reflecting on past accusations, the Nollywood filmmaker and political appointee recounted how critics claimed her first car—gifted by a former governor—was allegedly bought by married men, while others said her restaurant was funded by a supposed lesbian partner.

In a defiant tone, Aniebiet wrote, “Dear God, I am due for a new controversy.”

She continued:

“Back in university, they said I was sleeping with my support system. When I got my first car, they said a married man bought it for me.

I bought my Lexus, and suddenly my boss was behind it—because I was his ‘babe.’

I opened a restaurant, and it became a lesbian partner’s project.

I got appointed, and they said I slept my way into office.

I moved to a new place, and they said I used kayanmata.

I’ve learned that with every step forward comes a new lie or rumo