Mark Angel, a comedian, has apologized for a viral video of his ward and child comedienne, Emanuella Samuel, that has sparked conflicting comments on social media.
The comedienne was dressed in a black dress with a high slit that exposed her lap in the video, which went viral on Thursday.
While some claimed that she was too young to be releasing such stuff, others thought the video was appropriate and praised the comedienne for her growth.
In response to the uproar, Angel apologized late Thursday and stated that the video was shared without his permission.
He wrote on his Instagram page,
“Dear friends and family, I want to address a situation involving my child: Emanuella’s recent video that has been circulating on social media.
“Unfortunately, she innocently wore inappropriate clothing belonging to one of her elder sisters without our knowledge, posted it on her WhatsApp status but unfortunately a view-hungry adult (who I believe should have done the right thing by calling to report the child’s behaviour considering that we consider her a family friend), downloaded the video and posted it on her own tiktok account without considering that the child may have posted that video without fully understanding the consequences.
“The video was shared without my consent or the consent of her handler.
“I take full responsibility as a parent, and I sincerely apologise for any discomfort or concern this may have caused.
“I’m addressing the situation with my child, emphasizing the importance of making responsible choices. Please understand that this was a mistake, and I am taking steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
“Thank you for your understanding and support during this challenging time.”