Popular Nollywood actress Moyo Lawal has once again stirred conversation across social media—this time, not for a movie role, but for her witty reaction to a fan who compared her to the trending Labubu toy. The actress, known for her bold personality and humour, took the comment in stride and delivered a clapback that quickly went viral.
On June 25, 2025, Moyo Lawal shared a series of photos on her official Instagram page, flaunting her natural look in a figure-hugging fitness outfit. She appeared without makeup and rocked a simple “shuku” braid, embracing her youthful appearance and natural beauty.
Captioning the photos with her usual playful energy, she wrote:
“21 again 😝… My hair is even growing as fast as it used to!”
The post drew thousands of reactions from fans and followers, but one comment stood out: a fan boldly likened the actress to the viral Labubu toy, a quirky figurine currently trending across Nigerian pop culture.
Moyo’s response, however, stole the spotlight. Without missing a beat, she replied:
“Lol… Me I am not Labubu ooh.”
Her response, lighthearted yet assertive, sent waves across social platforms. Screenshots of the exchange flooded Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), with fans praising her for handling the comment with humour rather than anger.
The moment quickly became a trending topic, with netizens applauding Moyo Lawal for not taking offence and instead laughing along with the joke.
Some reactions include:
- @b.i.g._tess: “She’s hilarious with that reply 😹😹😹.”
- @temikings6: “This lady no dey vex no matter what you say to her… that’s why I like her.”
- @mammahfresh: “Fact that she didn’t get upset is cute.”
- @joyanohobi: “I love the fact she hardly gets angry 😂.”
- @comfycakes_n_more: “She’s cute.”
The Labubu toy, which has taken over Nigerian online spaces in recent weeks, has sparked a wave of jokes and comparisons—some flattering, others just plain wild. While some celebrities may react strongly to such remarks, Moyo’s decision to laugh it off has only won her more love online.
Meanwhile, fellow Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe recently joined the Labubu trend in a humorous skit shared on Instagram. Her husband, filmmaker Kazim Adeoti, gifted her two of the toys in a lighthearted moment that also captured fans’ hearts.
Moyo Lawal’s witty, non-confrontational response to being called “Labubu” has not only entertained the internet—it’s reminded fans of why she remains one of Nollywood’s most adored personalities. In an age where clapbacks can get messy, hers was a masterclass in classy comedy.
