“They Stripped Me and Made Me Sleep on the Floor” – Nigerian DJ Dimple Recounts Traumatic Ordeal at Philippine Airport

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Nigerian entertainer and international DJ, DJ Dimple, has shared a harrowing experience of detention and dehumanization by immigration officials in the Philippines, igniting global outrage and calls for justice on social media.

In a detailed public statement, DJ Dimple revealed that upon arriving in the Philippines, she was abruptly denied entry without explanation, despite having all the necessary travel documentation. What followed, according to her, was a disturbing 48-hour ordeal that included being detained in isolation, denied communication, forced to undress, and made to sleep on the floor without food or proper bedding.

“They took my phone and passport. I was held for over 48 hours, wasn’t allowed to talk to anyone, and they made me sleep on the floor… They made me take off my clothes completely and searched me like a criminal,” she wrote in the emotionally charged statement.

The incident, which took place at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, has sparked immediate backlash from Nigerians and human rights advocates across social media platforms. The hashtag #JusticeForDJDimple is trending, with many demanding accountability from Philippine authorities and intervention from the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

According to DJ Dimple, she had traveled to the Philippines for vacation and was booked to stay at a five-star hotel. However, immigration officers allegedly treated her with suspicion and hostility, repeatedly questioning her intentions, even after confirming her bookings.

“They never told me why they denied me entry,” she added. “They just decided I didn’t deserve to be in their country.”

She recounted being held in a cold, concrete room with no mattress, blanket, or food. When she requested to speak to a lawyer or contact someone back home, she was allegedly ignored.

The DJ also claimed that she witnessed other African nationals—particularly women—being subjected to similar degrading treatment, raising concerns about racial profiling and systemic discrimination at Philippine ports of entry.

Efforts to reach the Philippine Bureau of Immigration for comment have so far been unsuccessful. Meanwhile, Nigerians are calling on the government to launch an official diplomatic protest and demand answers from Philippine authorities.

“This is not just about me,” DJ Dimple emphasized. “It’s about every African who has been silenced and mistreated for simply holding a passport that others see as a threat.”

As the uproar continues, DJ Dimple says she’s taking time to heal and may pursue legal action or lodge a formal complaint through the appropriate international channels.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the treatment many African travelers face abroad—despite following all legal procedures and carrying valid documentation.

If verified, this account would add to a growing list of international incidents involving unjust profiling and abuse of Nigerian travelers, fueling fresh calls for government action, increased consular support, and international accountability.

Stay with us for updates as the story develops.