Getting Nastier by the Minute: Linc Edochie’s Estranged Wife Deactivates Instagram Amid Online Harassment.

Getting Nastier by the Minute: Linc Edochie’s Estranged Wife Deactivates Instagram Amid Online Harassment.

(The Nigerian World)

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What began as a private family matter has now spiraled into a full-blown online storm, prompting Yinka Theisen, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Linc Edochie, to deactivate her Instagram account after being subjected to relentless bullying and harassment.

The controversy started after Theisen was accused of sharing the private phone number of May Yul-Edochie, the ex-wife of Linc’s brother, Yul Edochie.

The move was widely condemned as intrusive and reckless, and online backlash swiftly followed.

Though, Theisen apologized and attempted to clarify her intentions, the abuse didn’t stop.

Making things worse, her brief relationship – publicly announced on social media – reportedly lasted just 29 days.

Rather than fading quietly, it ended with a tsunami of trolling, name-calling, and viral cruelty, with no meaningful intervention from authorities to protect her digital safety.

Before going offline, Theisen posted a final statement condemning the toxic nature of social media and the way platforms monetize scandal at the cost of mental health.

She reaffirmed her right to peace and privacy, declaring, “No degree of hate can cancel my joy or the blessings of God upon my life.”

Her departure has reignited national conversations around cyberbullying, psychological trauma, and the Nigerian government’s continued failure to regulate online abuse – even when real lives and well-being are on the line.

Mental health advocates interviewed for this report say her experience is a grim reminder that sometimes, logging off is the most radical form of self-preservation – especially in a country where over 60% of its population now depends on Facebook and social media for income, identity, and community.