In reaction to the extensive distribution of a viral video starring his protégé and young comedian, Emanuella Samuel, Nigerian comedian Mark Angel has apologised. The 13-year-old was shown in the video, which was first reported by Tribune Online, wearing a black dress with a high slit. Her outfit caught people’s attention and generated a range of responses on various social media sites. As was mentioned in the previous report, viewers’ reactions to the video were not all that positive. While some praised the young talent for her development, others expressed concerns about the content’s suitability for someone of her age. In response to the criticism on Thursday, Angel said he was sorry and regretted that the film had been shared without his permission. “Dear friends and family, I want to address a situation involving my child: Emanuella’s recent video that has been circulating on social media,” the man posted on his Instagram page. “Unfortunately, she unintentionally wore inappropriate clothing belonging to one of her older sisters and posted it on her WhatsApp status without our knowledge. Unfortunately, a view-hungry adult downloaded the video and posted it on her own TikTok account without taking into account the possibility that the child posted that video without fully understanding the consequences. I believe the adult should have called to report the child’s behaviour.” “Neither her handler’s nor my consent was obtained before the video was shared. As a parent, I accept full responsibility and offer my heartfelt apologies for any inconvenience or worry this may have brought about. “I’m talking to my child about the situation and stressing how important it is to make wise decisions. I sincerely apologise for the error and will take the necessary precautions to make sure it doesn’t happen again. “I appreciate all of your help and understanding during this trying time.”
