ALBAWABA - Controversial Instagram model 'Woah Vicky' (aka Victoria Rose) recently went viral on social media after news circulated that the influencer was reportedly kidnapped in Nigeria, only to find out that it was all fabricated and played out by her sparking debate across platforms like Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter).
On December 29, 'Woah Vicky' took to her official X account and wrote that she was kidnapped and that the kidnapper was demanding $1 million for her release.
The post read, "I have kidnapped Woah Vicky. She is with me in Nigeria. I am demanding $1million for her release."
Instagram model 'Woah Vicky' fakes kidnapping in Nigeria
Some sources on social media indicate that the controversial Instagram model wrote the post because she was reportedly "bored" while others pointed out that her goal was to allegedly shed light on safety misconceptions made about Africa, which was said in her apology.
Comments from social media users on X swarmed every post debating the matter with many jokingly bringing up that whoever kidnapped Woah Vicky, should keep her. Here's what some had to say about the matter in question:
"Am I the only one thinking they should just keep her?"
"IDC if it is real or not they can keep her."
"Top ten things I will NOT be spending a million dollars on."
Among her controversies was at the time she identified as a "black girl" despite being white. She says in some of her videos, "How can I act black... that doesn't make sense. I'm just acting me." Her comments naturally set the internet ablaze.
Her latest activity on Instagram showcases a visit to a church in Nigeria, where she expressed that she loves it there. Moreover, she posted a picture of herself and Nigerian actor Aaboki Tor Jar together.
