“All my hard work is gone” — Papaya Ex breaks down over deletion of movie with 2.7m views

Nigerian influencer and social media personality, Papaya Ex, has broken down in tears after alleging that her YouTube manager deleted her movie, Spotlight, which had reportedly amassed 2.7 million views and 10,000 comments. The influencer expressed her frustration and emotional distress in a video that has since attracted attention online. According to Papaya Ex, the movie represented a significant investment of time and effort, making its alleged deletion particularly painful for her. She revealed that she had even fasted for 30 days while working towards the project. In the emotional video, the influencer was seen crying as she lamented what she described as the loss of her hard work. “All my hard work is gone. This guy has ruined me. My YouTube manager deleted my Spotlight movie with 2.7 million views and 10k comments,” she said. Papaya Ex further disclosed that she had fasted for 30 days for the project, highlighting the personal commitment she had put into the movie. She also spoke about the effect the situation was having on her mental health, admitting that she was struggling to process what had happened and was uncertain about her next step. “My mental health is crazy right now. I don’t know what I want to do,” she added. The alleged deletion is significant given the reported performance of Spotlight, which had already attracted millions of views and thousands of comments before it was removed. Papaya Ex’s emotional reaction has since sparked conversations online, with viewers expressing sympathy over the loss of a project that had already gained substantial attention. The influencer has not, in the report, disclosed why the movie was allegedly deleted, while no response from the YouTube manager was provided. The incident adds to the challenges that can come with managing digital content, particularly when creators depend on other individuals to administer their online platforms. For Papaya Ex, however, the immediate concern appears to be the loss of a project she had invested heavily in, both physically and emotionally. As she continues to deal with the situation, attention remains on whether the movie can be recovered or restored and whether further details about its alleged deletion will emerge.