25/09/2025
In 2023, a young shoemaker from Abeokuta, popularly known as Timi on X (Twitter), captured the hearts of many Nigerians when he came online to announce that he was searching for a wife.
Despite living with a disability, Timi showcased himself as a resilient and hardworking young man. His courage and determination made his story go viral across social media, earning him admiration from countless people.
Fast forward to today, Timi is back in the spotlight — but this time, for the wrong reasons. A young lady named Damilola recently took to Instagram, accusing him of using her identity to scam unsuspecting men. She even shared screenshots as proof. According to her, Timi had been stealing her photos from her social media and sending them to men without her consent.
Reports allege that in 2022, he created a Facebook account in Damilola’s name, linking it to a WhatsApp number. To make matters worse, he is also said to have opened a TikTok account with her pictures, where he went as far as sending out edited explicit photos while pretending to be her. Shockingly, he has already confessed to these acts in a video.
This was a young man once admired for his resilience and talent — so why didn’t he stick to his craft? How did he even conceive such a deceitful plan? The disappointment is truly deafening.