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Actress Kate Henshaw has condemned a trending TikTok video by Nigerian content creator Pellea, in which he mimicked persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a demeaning manner.
Popular Nigerian actress Kate Henshaw has criticised a TikTok video by a content creator known as Pellar, describing the clip as insensitive and offensive to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
In the video, which surfaced recently on social media, Pellar is seen mimicking the behaviour of persons with disabilities in a manner that many have called demeaning and cruel. The clip quickly gained traction on TikTok and other platforms, which sparked outrage from members of the public and advocates for disability rights.
Reacting to the video on Twitter yesterday, Henshaw condemned the content in strong terms, stressing that there is no excuse for mocking people with disabilities.
“Under no circumstances is this kind of video acceptable!! Persons with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) are not to be ridiculed under any guise. Disability is NOT a joke!! It is cruel for this to be used as a trend.” –(@HenshawKate)
Her tweet has since garnered widespread support, with many social media users supporting her for calling out the video.
