Aisha, a Nigerian businesswoman and influencer, addressed the background of her controversial Instagram post that wished her deceased former friend, Jannah, "Rest in Hell" – a video that has amassed more than two million views. The viral clip sparked a flood of direct messages from followers seeking details about the rift that ended their friendship.
Aisha explained that the relationship deteriorated after she accused Jannah of trying to undermine her marriage. She alleged that Jannah repeatedly pursued married men, creating emotional strain for Aisha. Those grievances, she said, motivated the scathing remarks she posted following Jannah’s death, which was reportedly linked to complications from a [cosmetic surgery](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmetic_surgery) procedure.
The two first crossed paths in St. Barts during a 2018 holiday, when Aisha was travelling with her family. Aisha recalled that Jannah arrived with a luxury [Birkin bag](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herm%C3%A8s_Birkin_bag) and expensive jewellery, projecting an image of wealth. Their interaction was initially brief, but it changed after a New Year’s Eve dinner where Jannah observed Aisha’s husband’s financial status.
"That’s when she logged on to me and said, ‘Oh, he has a black girl, girl you did good…’" Aisha quoted, indicating that Jannah’s comments shifted the dynamic between them.
Throughout 2019 the pair grew closer: Jannah visited Aisha’s family home in New York, they attended social events together, and they shopped side by side. However, later that year a disagreement emerged over lifestyle choices and relationship boundaries. Aisha warned Jannah against “involvements with married individuals,” a warning she says was ignored and contributed to the eventual fallout.
The Instagram video, posted on Aisha’s account, quickly went viral, prompting widespread speculation and criticism. Viewers questioned the propriety of publicly wishing a deceased person ill, while others defended Aisha’s right to share her personal experience.
Aisha’s statements were later featured on [Linda Ikeji Blog](https://www.lindaikejisblog.com), where she reiterated that the post was a response to years of emotional distress caused by Jannah’s alleged behaviour. She emphasized that the intent was not to disrespect the deceased but to expose a pattern of manipulation that had affected her marriage.
The controversy highlights the growing influence of social media personalities in shaping public discourse around private disputes, and it raises questions about the ethical limits of online expression when grief and personal grievances intersect.
**What prompted the viral backlash?**
Aisha’s explicit accusation that Jannah targeted married men, combined with the timing of the post shortly after Jannah’s death, ignited public debate about decorum and accountability on digital platforms.
**How did the friendship begin?**
The two met in a luxury holiday setting in St. Barts in 2018, where Jannah’s display of wealth initially impressed Aisha.
**What led to the final split?**
A series of confrontations over Jannah’s alleged pursuit of married individuals culminated in Aisha’s decision to publicly air her grievances.
**What are the broader implications?**
The episode underscores the tension between personal catharsis and public perception in the age of viral content, especially for high‑profile Nigerian influencers.