Lizzy Jay, one of Nigeria’s most recognisable and fearless young entertainers, is the latest guest on #WithChude, where she strips away the humour and viral moments to tell her story with honesty. In this personal conversation with Chude Jideonwo host of the viral show and cahir of Fourthmainland Fund, Lizzy Jay talks on the choices, setbacks, and inner resolve that shaped her long before fame. From choosing independence at a young age to navigating uncertainty when her name suddenly disappeared from her university portal without explanation, she speaks openly about seasons of confusion, resilience, and self-belief.
In the episode, Lizzy Jay opens up about a period of staying home without direction, unsure of her next steps, and how she turned what many saw as self-mockery into a powerful career move. She talks about the emotional cost of betrayal, recalling a heartbreak that came from trusting someone deeply, and how those experiences toughened her sense of self. She also addresses the realities of public scrutiny, explaining how she has learned to handle trolls with ease and clarity, refusing to let online noise define her worth or direction.
One of the most gripping moments of the conversation comes as Lizzy Jay recounts confronting a blackmailer who threatened to leak her nude pictures. Rather than shrinking in fear, she chose courage, telling the person to go ahead, a moment she describes as reclaiming her power. She also talked on her early desire for dignity and independence, recalling how uncomfortable she felt asking her father for money to buy sanitary pads when she first started menstruating. As she continues to intentionally build an identity beyond her popular “Omo Ibadan” character, this episode captures Lizzy Jay as she truly is: authentic, fearless, and unapologetically herself.
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