{"id":203176,"date":"2025-01-10T20:04:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T20:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/?p=203176"},"modified":"2025-01-10T20:04:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T20:04:46","slug":"lizzy-gold-apologizes-to-igbos-after-being-dragged-for-wearing-masquerade-costume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2025\/01\/10\/lizzy-gold-apologizes-to-igbos-after-being-dragged-for-wearing-masquerade-costume\/","title":{"rendered":"Lizzy Gold apologizes to Igbos after being dragged for wearing masquerade costume"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Movie star, Lizzy Gold addresses criticism trailing a video of her wearing masquerade outfit.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In a recent video,\u00a0 she apologized to Igbos, noting that she never meant to disrespect their culture.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Nollywood actress, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/11\/17\/baltasar-is-so-massive-men-need-to-learn-how-to-handle-their-wives-in-bed-lizzy-gold-weighs-in-video\/\"><strong>Lizzy Gold<\/strong><\/a> has issued a heartfelt apology to Igbo people after facing backlash for wearing a masquerade costume in a viral video.<\/p>\n<p>The mother of two explained that she had worn the costume for a film role and had taken necessary precautions to show respect for the cultural tradition.<\/p>\n<p>According to Lizzy Gold, she was cleansed with alligator pepper and prayed before putting on the costume, demonstrating her commitment to being sensitive to the cultural significance of the attire.<\/p>\n<p>In her apology video, Lizzy Gold acknowledged that she may have unintentionally crossed boundaries and disrespected the Igbo culture, and she humbly asked for forgiveness.<\/p>\n<p>She emphasized her appreciation for the Igbo people and the blessings she has received from the Igbo soil, stating that she has no intention of disrespecting their culture and tradition.<\/p>\n<p>The actress also referenced her Christian background, addressing concerns that she may face repercussions for wearing the masquerade costume, as another actress had previously experienced.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the video below:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DEpgxn6NFru\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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It&#8217;s called a costume so no big deal y&#8217;all.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>realujunwamandy_<\/strong> wrote: &#8220;<em>I think it\u2019s just a movie custome .. jokes apart it\u2019s actually a taboo for a woman in Igbo land!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>thefoodnetworknig2<\/strong> wrote: &#8220;<em>She go need do sacrifice o! Na abomination she just commit so\u2026 No @ me o, I dey quick cry \ud83d\udc40.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>the_joy_gurl<\/strong> wrote: &#8220;<em>She\u2019s always doing too much sha..tor what do I know.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>cherrylldeb_wears<\/strong> wrote: &#8220;<em>Is a taboo in anywhere for women to wear masquerade dresses.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>beebe_al<\/strong> wrote: &#8220;<em>An outrageous taboo for a woman in the south.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Movie star, Lizzy Gold addresses criticism trailing a video of her wearing masquerade outfit.\u00a0 In a recent video,\u00a0 she apologized to Igbos, noting that she never meant to disrespect their culture.\u00a0 Nollywood actress, Lizzy Gold has issued a heartfelt apology to Igbo people after facing backlash for wearing a masquerade costume in a viral video. 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