Businesswoman and media personality Sophia Momodu has initiated legal proceedings against Nollywood actress and reality TV star Caroline Hutchings, popularly known as Caroline Danjuma, over an alleged defamatory Snapchat post that triggered widespread speculation on social media.
The dispute centres on a Snapchat post in which Hutchings accused an unnamed woman of betraying her trust and “sleeping with my man,” while questioning why her “baby daddy didn’t choose” her.
Although no individual was mentioned in the post, it quickly sparked online speculation, with many social media users concluding that the remarks were directed at Momodu. Her legal team argued that the development subjected her to ridicule, cyberbullying and reputational harm.
A pre-action notice dated July 15, 2026, was issued by Ahonaruogho, Ahonaruogho & Co. (Paradise Law Firm) and signed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Richard Ahonaruogho, on Momodu’s behalf.
According to the notice, which surfaced online on Friday, Momodu maintained that the post exposed her to “widespread ridicule, cyberbullying, insults, malicious comments, public opprobrium and unwarranted attacks.”
Her lawyers argued that the allegations had damaged a reputation built on “integrity, hard work and responsible conduct.”
The notice further revealed that Momodu had privately reached out to Hutchings on July 3, requesting clarification if the post was not directed at her. However, the lawyers claimed Hutchings neither acknowledged nor responded to the message, a silence they said reinforced public perception that Momodu was the target.
Momodu is demanding an unequivocal retraction of the post and a public apology to be published on Snapchat, other social media platforms and in two national newspapers.
She is also seeking compensation for the alleged reputational damage and legal expenses, as well as a written undertaking from Hutchings not to publish any further defamatory statements against her.
The notice warned that failure to comply within 48 hours would result in legal action, including a claim for ₦10 billion in damages, ₦50 million in legal costs, a perpetual injunction restraining further defamatory publications and any other relief the court may deem appropriate.
Despite the demands, Momodu’s legal team indicated its willingness to resolve the dispute amicably, inviting Hutchings to a meeting within seven days to explore an out-of-court settlement.
As of press time, Hutchings had not publicly responded to the legal notice or the allegations.