Friday, January 9, 2026 - Nigerian actress and on-air personality Simidrey has criticized an airline following a troubling travel experience that left her stranded in South Africa for more than 24 hours.
According to her account, she had a fully paid and confirmed
business class ticket but was repeatedly denied boarding due to what she said
was the airline’s internal error.
Despite her ticket reflecting as valid in the airline’s
system, she was allegedly told her name was missing on the operating airline’s
manifest.
She explained that she was placed on multiple waitlists and
standby flights, none of which she was allowed to board. The situation
reportedly escalated when she was later informed that there was a single
available seat on the next flight — but only in economy — and only if she
agreed to classify it as a “voluntary downgrade” and waive her right to
compensation
Simidrey described the demand as coercive, stressing that
she paid for business class and was being pressured to give up her rights
simply to get home after prolonged delays caused by the airline.
Adding to the emotional weight of the situation, the actress
revealed she is a breastfeeding mother trying to return to her baby, noting
that the experience has been physically exhausting and emotionally draining.
In an emotional video shared online, she called for urgent
intervention and accountability, saying the treatment she received goes beyond
inconvenience and reflects a troubling lack of transparency, care, and
responsibility.
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