Popular Nollywood actress Aisha Lawal has opened up about her conscious decision to keep her daughter, Zara, and her partner away from the relentless glare of social media.

 

Speaking in a candid interview with TV host Morayo Afolabi-Brown, the screen star revealed that shielding her family's privacy is a deeply personal choice rooted in past heartbreak, difficult life experiences, and a desire to protect her loved ones from online toxic behavior.

 

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### A Heartbreaking Loss Behind the Protection

 

Addressing why she routinely conceals her daughter’s face—including at recent public gatherings like Rakeem’s birthday party—Aisha shared the emotional backstory behind Zara’s birth.

 

The actress disclosed that Zara was born after a high-risk pregnancy in her 30s and was originally part of a set of twins, but her twin brother tragically passed away.

 

> *"Yes, I deliberately covered my daughter’s face at Rakeem’s birthday party because she is the product of my first pregnancy. I became pregnant with them when I was in my 30s, and did you know she had a twin brother who later left? I want you all to understand what I went through before having her."*

 

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### Shielding Children from Cyberbullying

 

Having endured a long and painful journey to motherhood, Aisha made it clear that she is unwilling to expose her surviving child to the harsh realities of the internet.

 

* **Zero Tolerance for Online Bullying:** Aisha expressed deep discomfort with how young children are often picked apart, judged, or cyberbullied on social media platforms.

* **Indifference to Backlash:** She stated that she remains completely unbothered by criticism from fans or netizens who demand to see her family life.

 

> *"I don’t want my daughter Zara to be on the internet at all because I’m not comfortable with the way some people bully children. I don’t care about the backlash online."*

 

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### Why Her Partner Remains Out of the Spotlight

 

In addition to keeping Zara off social media, Aisha explained that keeping her partner and the father of her children out of the public eye is a deliberate strategy to preserve their relationship's peace and sanctity.

 

> *"I also deliberately kept my partner and the father of my children away from the public space because I discovered that whatever is covered or concealed is treated with honour and respect,"* she noted.

 

Aisha's boundaries serve as a strong reminder that for many public figures, keeping personal milestones private remains the ultimate form of protection and respect.