Nollywood actress, Toyin Alausa, has lambasted those who are fond of exposing the dead on social media.

The Yoruba movie star, via her Instagram page, described the act as "annoying and mind-blogging." She questioned the motive behind it, pointing out how once an individual has been confirmed dead, the right thing to do it to cover their face.

Alausa stressed that the inhumane act of exposing the face of the deceased has now become the new norm. She stated that although clarifications might be needed in cases where the immediate relations aren't near, however, the idea of putting it as content on social media is out of line.

She wrote:
"The way people just expose the Dead on social media these days is so annoying and mind-blogging!!

Haba, what’s the point actually?
Immediately, it’s confirmed someone has passed the right thing to do is to cover them, at least the Face!!

It’s showing respect, offering dignity, and, in a way, providing emotional closure for their relatives.

What’s the motive of showing a deceased in full glare?

This inhumane attitude has become the norm lately; sadly, it may be necessary and important to get footage for clarification or in cases where the immediate relations aren’t near, but not to be splashed as content on social media.

It’s so so DISRESPECTFUL to the deceased !! Be it road accidents, in the hospital, or at home, the first thing people do is record and post Haba.

Seeing a blank face devoid of life and emotions can be extremely traumatic, and I personally don’t think it’s appropriate, health-wise!

We can do better and be more empathic.
Laaro Monday."