Written by Pamela Ephraim
Comedian Mark Angel has apologised over the viral video of his 13-year-old protégé and comedienne, Emanuella Samuel, which recently caused mixed reactions on social media.
The renowned skitmaker added that the video was shared without his consent, but by some ‘adults’ who took it from her WhatsApp status without consent.
In the video, which is being circulated on social media, the comedienne was seen in a black dress with a thigh-high slit that revealed her cleavage.
Following conflicting reactions about the way she was dressed, Mark Angel apologised and noted that the video was shared without his consent.
He wrote on his Instagram page, “Dear friends and family, I want to address a situation involving my child: Emanuella’s recent video that has been circulating on social media.
“Unfortunately, she innocently wore inappropriate clothing belonging to one of her elder sisters without our knowledge, posted it on her WhatsApp status but unfortunately a view-hungry adult (who I believe should have done the right thing by calling to report the child’s behaviour considering that we consider her a family friend), downloaded the video and posted it on her own tiktok account without considering that the child may have posted that video without fully understanding the consequences.
“The video was shared without my consent or the consent of her handler.
“I take full responsibility as a parent, and I sincerely apologise for any discomfort or concern this may have caused.
“I’m addressing the situation with my child, emphasizing the importance of making responsible choices. Please understand that this was a mistake, and I am taking steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
“Thank you for your understanding and support during this challenging time.”
