Lagos State Kick Against Drug and Substance Abuse (LASKADA) has appointed social media personality Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, popularly known as ‘Mandy Kiss,’ as its ambassador.
In a viral video posted by an X user, #dammiedammie35, on Tuesday, Lagos Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, conferred the ambassadorship on Mandy Kiss at an event organised by LASKADA.
He urged citizens to join the fight against substance misuse.
He said, ‘We’re here with Mandy Kiss, and you know, she’s actually agreed to become one of our LASKADA brand ambassadors, Lagos State Kicks Against Drug Abuse.
‘Drugs are a pandemic that is hitting our streets, it is a pandemic that is hitting our society, it is a pandemic that is hitting our community.
‘The government cannot fight it alone. We must work in collaboration with those that can reach as many people as possible, and we know Mandy Kiss has a large followership, 402,000. We’ve had conversations and we’re trying to do things differently.’
He said, ‘With the powers conferred on me, I make her one of our brand ambassadors. So, say no to drugs. Say what? Say no to drugs.’
The development comes a few days after Mandy Kiss was at the centre of public backlash over her controversial ‘marathon sex’ announcement.
Tribune Online reports that the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, had petitioned Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, calling for her arrest after she declared via Instagram that she planned to set a Guinness World Record by engaging with 100 men in 24 hours.
The monarch described the plan as ‘shameful, disgraceful, and a stain on Nigeria’s reputation.’
Earlier, Guinness World Records later distanced itself from the stunt, stressing that it does not monitor such attempts due to ethical and safety concerns.
In reaction, Mandy Kiss admitted in a TikTok video that the announcement was a desperate attempt to revive her fading online presence.
‘I was just trying to see if I was still relevant. Everywhere was dry on my page, so I came up with the idea to boost engagement and get adverts,’ she explained, adding that she could not afford legal battles.