South African influencer Leshaan Dagama has disputed the assertion by Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s media team that a viral video showing her receiving a foot massage from a man resembling him is AI-generated. Oshiomhole’s aide dismissed the clip, claiming it was a fabricated “AI-generated” video and labelled its circulation as cyberbullying.
Dagama, later identified as the woman in the video, contradicted this via her Instagram story, writing, “Video wasn’t AI but okay believe your senator,” and shifted focus back to the senator.
Key Points:
The public is presented with directly contradictory narratives from the involved parties.
The incident fuels public skepticism toward official statements in the age of digital content.
The controversy diverts attention from substantive political discourse to personal allegations.
This reflects the growing challenge of verifying authentic content amidst advanced AI tools.
The timing tests the crisis communication strategy of a prominent political figure.
The conflicting claims leave the authenticity of the video publicly contested, highlighting the blurred lines between truth and digital manipulation in modern media.
Sources: Nigerian Tribune
