Nigerian music star Simi has waded into the ongoing controversy surrounding Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson, calling for the prosecution of the airport staff who filmed and leaked a viral video showing the passenger’s indecent exposure.
In a series of posts on her Instagram story, the award-winning singer questioned the fairness of punishing Emmanson for her unruly conduct while ignoring the actions of those who recorded and shared the footage without protecting her dignity.
“Someone recorded her being dragged off the plane, recorded her being exposed like that, and then posted it without editing out this exposure or blurring it out. I personally want to know who posted that video and why no one is holding him/her accountable. Because they will face the law,” Simi wrote.
She further stressed that such an invasion of privacy should not be overlooked.
“But voluntarily posting her half-naked for millions of people to see when less than 10 people actually witnessed it in the first place deserves punishment too because you cannot condemn one madness and leave another one,” she added.
The incident in question occurred aboard Ibom Air Flight Q153, when Emmanson reportedly refused to switch off her phone during takeoff despite repeated instructions from the crew. The situation quickly escalated into a heated confrontation with flight attendants and ground staff.
Emmanson was eventually removed from the aircraft, but not before someone recorded the scuffle. The video, which captured her private parts without censorship, was posted online and spread rapidly across social media platforms, sparking outrage and debates about passenger conduct, privacy, and ethics in content sharing.
While many Nigerians have criticized Emmanson’s behavior, Simi insists the focus should also be on holding accountable those who violated her privacy, a stance that has drawn support from fans and human rights advocates alike.
