A Nigerian woman identified on X as @rinatoopeyemi has recounted an interaction she reportedly had with Nigerian actress and entrepreneur Temi Otedola in 2017.

According to the woman, she contacted Otedola through direct message because she was interested in working for her as a personal assistant.

Lady reportedly gets blocked after sending DM

The woman shared the old exchange while explaining that her intention at the time was to offer her services as a personal assistant.

Her message to Otedola read:

“Do you need a PA?. I’m very loyal”

She claimed that she was subsequently blocked shortly after sending the message, speculating that the action may have been taken by Otedola’s social media manager.

The revelation has since attracted reactions from social media users, with some relating the incident to their own experiences of receiving unsolicited job requests or messages.

Netizens react

Chidozie wrote:

“I’ve blocked many freelancers for this too. What do you mean you want to take my job?”.

Moses Ajayi questioned the circumstances surrounding the interaction, writing:

“Temi Otedola was 15 in 2011, why would she need a social media manager?”.

Olakunle shared his own experience, saying:

“I call my ex and text her for WhatsApp she block me. My mind tell me say na the new guy doings. Lmao. I just jejely go comot her comot my snap. She still go add me back again. Just silence now tho. Be like social media handler dan lose guard ?”.

Binta also admitted:

“I do this tooooo“.

Who is Temi Otedola?

Temi Otedola is a Nigerian actress, fashion blogger and entrepreneur, and the daughter of businessman Femi Otedola.

She gained recognition through her fashion platform, JTO Fashion, before making her acting debut in the 2020 film Citation.

She became engaged to Nigerian singer Mr Eazi in 2022, and the pair reportedly got married in 2025.