Zic Saloma Explodes as Trolls Mock Cancer-Stricken Mum
Popular Nigerian skit maker and comic actor, Zic Saloma, has fiercely condemned the disturbing wave of online bullying directed at his aged mother, who is currently battling cancer. The entertainer, born Aloma Isaac Junior, was left heartbroken after sharing a video of his mother expressing her desire to attend the premiere of his movie—only to be met with a flood of cruel remarks from trolls.
“I saw some comments saying my mum’s nose is big, asking me, ‘Why you no do surgery for her?’ People were saying my mother is ugly,” he lamented. “You’re saying this about a woman who is over 70 years old, fighting a terminal illness like cancer. I wish most of you saying all these negative things about my mum will get to 70 years and look as good as she does.”
Zic, who is widely known for his humour and charisma online, made it clear that while social media comments rarely affect him, this experience struck a different chord. “Trust me, comments do not get to me. I knew this generation was bad, but I did not know this generation was finished. That is why sometimes I say we deserve what we get in this country.”
Although he acknowledged the outpouring of love and positive reactions from many of his followers, he was alarmed by the sheer volume of hateful messages—particularly from young people at home and in the diaspora.
“I saw the sweet comments and I appreciate them, but the negative comments from young adults, even people abroad, were higher than you can imagine,” he said. “People who reason like this, how can they vote for a good government? How can there not be tribalism? How can there not be religious sentiments?”
Zic Saloma’s passionate outburst has sparked fresh conversations about the rise of cyberbullying in Nigeria’s digital space and the alarming decline in empathy among the youth. His message serves as a stark reminder of the real-world impact online cruelty can have, especially when directed at the most vulnerable.