{
  "id": 1221389,
  "title": "I faced three years of online insults after BBNaija — Erica",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/i-faced-three-years-of-online-insults-after-bbnaija-erica-1221389",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T07:10:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/i-faced-three-years-of-online-insults-after-bbnaija-erica/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Big Brother Naija housemate and actress Erica Nlewedim revealed that she endured three years of relentless online insults and criticism after participating in the reality show. During an interview on Toke Moment, the reality star shared that the constant stream of insults took a toll on her mental health, leading her to seek therapy. Erica explained that social media became particularly challenging due to the constant notifications and comments. She stated that she only realized the extent of the impact after three years of non-stop criticism. Erica chose to take a break from acting in 2024 to focus on her well-being and address issues she had not previously acknowledged. Despite the emotional challenges, she acknowledged the financial benefits the show provided. However, she expressed that she would not participate in a similar reality show again, despite the opportunities it brought.",
  "summary": "BBNaija star Erica Nlewedim shares her experience of enduring three years of online insults and criticism, leading her to seek therapy. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-faced-three-years-of-online-insults-after-bbnaija-erica/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "I faced three years of online insults after BBNaija — Erica",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/i-faced-three-years-of-online-insults-after-bbnaija-erica",
        "published": "2026-08-16T06:46:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}