Nollywood actress and producer Oyebade Adebimpe, popularly known as Mo Bimpe, has addressed criticisms following her recent post about being excluded from children-related celebrations before she had children.

In a post on her Instagram page on Tuesday, she clarified that her intention was never to attack anyone but to share her personal experience and encourage compassion.

The wife of Lateef Adedimeji, who attended Rakeem’s first birthday celebration, had earlier shared how she was once intentionally left out of baby showers and naming ceremonies because she didn’t have children. Her post sparked mixed reactions, with some suggesting she should have respected the choices of those who tried to protect her from feeling bad.

In response, she noted that everyone is entitled to tell their own story and that her experience should not be explained on her behalf. She urged people to stop assuming kindness on behalf of others and to allow individuals the dignity of choice.

She further emphasized the importance of inclusion, compassion, and thoughtfulness, noting that everyone is carrying something behind their smile.

She wrote:
“Everyone is entitled to tell their story. When I shared mine, I didn’t do it so anyone can explain my experience for me. I lived it.”

“One thing I’ve learned is that kindness should never be assumed on behalf of someone else. It hurts to hear what women are going through, my dms are fullll. Please let’s do better. Invite people. Call them. Include them. Then allow them decide what they can and cannot handle.”

“We don’t always know what someone is carrying, but we can always choose compassion, inclusion, and thoughtfulness. This new month, may we stop deciding what people can handle and start giving them the dignity of choice.”

“May this new month find us being a little kinder, a little more intentional, and a little more mindful of the people around us. And for anyone walking through a difficult season, I hope you never have to question whether you belong in the room.”