Actors Biodun Okeowo, popularly known as Omoborty, Opeyemi Aiyeola and Jigan Babaoja have expressed their disappointment following the shutdown of TikTok in the United States.
The popular social media app was taken offline on Saturday night after a Supreme Court upheld a bipartisan law requiring TikTok to be sold to a US-based or allied buyer.
Outgoing President Joe Biden had signed the ban into law in April, citing national security concerns linked to TikTok’s Chinese ownership.
Over 170 million American users have since been left without access to the app.
Jigan Babaoja, who is currently in the United States, expressed his dissatisfaction with how the ban has disrupted his daily routine.
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He wrote, “How a king of TikTok has been dethroned! Now, let the boredom begin. O ti da! Pitipiti is that you? E double Tap! Drop the boosting gloves on the X3, E gbe like yen de 1m likes.”
Biodun Okeowo shared a heartfelt reaction on Instagram on Sunday, admitting that TikTok had been a source of comfort during challenging times.
“I can’t believe I’m literally emotional about the TikTok ban in the US. I don’t make money on TikTok, but this app was the major app that helped me through heartbreak in 2021, and I still use it anytime my mood is low.
“This is no exaggeration. I’m genuinely close to tears right now. I don’t know if anyone else feels the same, but I’m really going to miss TikTok.”
Opeyemi Aiyeola also expressed her disappointment on her Instagram page.
She wrote, “Waking up to this really hurts walahi . I feel for all the beautiful-hearted people who used the platform positively. Stay positive .”
Fans and other celebrities have also weighed in on the shutdown, sharing their thoughts and frustrations about losing access to the app.
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