Social media influencer Victoria “Woah Vicky” Rose is at the center of a disturbing controversy after a post on X by user Melanie King (@realmelanieking) on Sunday raised alarming questions about her safety. The post, shared at 4:34 AM PST, includes a screenshot from a video and claims that Woah Vicky may have been kidnapped in Nigeria, contradicting her earlier statements that such reports were a hoax.
Is Woah Vicky kidnapped in Nigeria? She said it was a hoax a few months ago. But she is being told what to say in the videos and has bruises on her in various photos. A lot of people, based on new evidence, believe she has been trafficked. pic.twitter.com/hQXvQKSWsr
— Melanie King (@realmelanieking) March 16, 2025
The post, which has garnered significant attention, features an image of Woah Vicky appearing alongside another individual, with King suggesting the influencer is being coerced into speaking in videos and showing visible bruises in recent photos. “Is Woah Vicky kidnapped in Nigeria? She said it was a hoax a few months ago. But she is being told what to say in the videos and has bruises on her in various photos,” King wrote, linking to additional evidence that has left fans and observers concerned.
The controversy stems from a series of events in late 2024, when Woah Vicky’s posts on X and other platforms sparked rumors of a kidnapping in Nigeria, allegedly for a $1 million ransom. At the time, the influencer clarified that the incident was a staged stunt intended to challenge stereotypes about safety in African countries, particularly Nigeria. She introduced a man claiming to be her “brother” in a video, reassuring viewers of her safety and Nigeria’s hospitality. However, those statements, now deleted, have come under scrutiny again as new evidence emerges.
Web reports from late 2024 and early 2025, including articles on Sportskeeda and HipHopCanada, confirm Woah Vicky’s initial claim that the kidnapping was a hoax but note the backlash and legal questions it raised.
As of 7:38 PM PST on March 15, 2025, neither Woah Vicky nor her representatives have issued a statement addressing the renewed concerns. The situation continues to unfold, leaving fans and critics divided between skepticism and genuine worry for the controversial influencer’s well-being.
