From Flight Mode to Full-Blown Trauma, a question for Ibom Air by Remmy Nweke - ITREALMS4GenZee

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So I'm scrolling, right? And I see this video that just breaks me. It's about Comfort Emmanson, and honestly, her story is a whole mood, but the one you never wanna feel. 

A faulty phone button led to her being dragged and shamed. And for what? For a "5 minutes of madness" moment? Nah, the airline's got some explaining to do. This isn't just a drama-filled clip; it's a deep dive into how messed up the system is.

Can we talk about how a simple trip to Lagos became a whole saga? 🤯 Comfort was literally just trying to get off her flight. She said she had a faulty phone, and the flight attendant, Juliana, was just not having it. 

Like, to the point of giving a "YOU WILL SEE" threat. Major red flags right there.

So, the plane lands, and Comfort is just trying to get her luggage and bounce. But nope, Juliana stops her. And when Comfort starts recording, because honestly, who wouldn't? it goes from zero to a hundred real quick.

Juliana pushes her, drags her hair, rips her clothes, and smashes her phones. Her body was out there. Like, can you imagine? Her worst nightmare, all caught on camera by the very people who were supposed to protect her. And the ultimate betrayal? That video gets leaked, and her humiliation becomes a WhatsApp sticker. A sticker. 💔

She's an entrepreneur in real estate. She's got a reputation. She's a person. But to them, she's just a moment of viral content. She's worried about her future, her marriage, even her "unborn kids" seeing this mess. The trauma is so real, it hurts.

The questions are endless. Why did they not just call a manager? Or a therapist? Why the violence? And why did they go to such lengths to humiliate her, while the so-called "big men" in Nigeria get away with anything?

This isn't about being perfect. We all have our "5 minutes of madness." But the way this was handled shows that the system is rigged.

For some, a mistake is a "second chance." For others, it's a public trial and a lifetime of trauma.

Comfort's story is a vibe check on our society, and honestly? The vibes are off.

It's time we demand better.

For Comfort, and for every "missing neighbour" who's been let down by a system that was supposed to serve them.

by Remmy Nweke/DoP