Baba Ijesha’s Wife Faces Criticism Over AI Birthday Photoshoot
Kehinde Adeleye
Fashion designer Abiodun Folashade Tokunbo, popularly known as the CEO of Luminee, has faced criticism on social media after sharing an AI-generated family photograph featuring herself, her husband, actor Baba Ijesha, and their son dressed in religious outfits.
The image, which she shared ahead of her son’s birthday on November 12, showed Baba Ijesha dressed in the attire of a Catholic priest, while Tokunbo appeared in a nun’s habit. Their son was also featured in the digitally generated photograph.
The post generated mixed reactions, with some social media users appreciating the creativity behind the concept, while others criticised the use of Catholic religious garments for what they considered a playful photoshoot.
Some critics described the image as disrespectful to the Catholic faith and called on the fashion designer to be more mindful of religious beliefs and traditions when creating such content.
Others, however, appeared unconcerned about the choice of outfits, viewing the photograph as a creative way of celebrating their son’s birthday.
The controversy has since sparked discussions online about the use of religious symbols and sacred attire in AI-generated images.
Reacting to the photograph, some social media users expressed their displeasure.
An Instagram user, @magdalane, wrote, “This woman is dumb,” while @anniebellyn commented, “I am disappointed in you.”
Another user, @tiatasiic, described the post as a “nuisance.”
Similarly, @ellaminchis criticised the concept, questioning why the designer did not draw inspiration from her own religious background instead of using Catholic priestly and sisterly attire.
The user wrote, “This is entirely inappropriate and reflects a clear double standard. Why not draw inspiration from your own Celestial Church rather than using Catholic priesthood and sisterhood as a material for ridicule? This is not acceptable.”
Another commenter, @nk3chie, wrote, “Wrong, wrong. Respect people’s faith. smh.”
