A heated dispute has erupted between socialite Papaya Ex and her former personal assistant, Muna. With Muna’s brother, Emma, jumping into the discussion to accuse Papaya of exploitation, the internet is already taking sides.
On one hand, ₦2 million and an iPhone 17 are allegedly missing; on the other, a brother claims his sister worked for three months without a single paycheck.
As accusations fly from both camps, the truth likely lies somewhere in the middle. Here is the full breakdown of what went down, from both angles.
Muna’s Side (Through Her Brother, Emma)
Emma, Muna’s brother, has been speaking out on her behalf, and his version of events is different. He accused Papaya Ex of unpaid salary, humiliation, and confiscating his phone. According to Emma, Muna worked for three months without pay after losing Papaya’s iPhone 16 Pro Max at the ‘Arinzo’ premiere.
Emma argues that the phone Papaya seized was an important tool for his mobile videography work, and without it, he could not earn a living. He also disputed the salary figure, claiming Muna was promised ₦300,000 but was not paid consistently, with some accounts saying she was paid as little as ₦120,000.
Furthermore, Emma pushed back on the idea that Muna stole money. He suggested that the missing funds might have been used for feeding and transport because the salary was not enough to survive on.
The Allegations Against Muna
Papaya Ex claims her former PA, Muna, stole ₦2 million and an iPhone 17 from her. She noticed something was wrong when people who paid for advertisements kept asking when their ads would run. She thought she had already done everyone’s, and that is when she started checking. According to Papaya, Muna had been collecting ad money from clients without her knowledge; the money never reached Papaya, the ads never ran, and the clients were left waiting.
Papaya admitted that she seized Emma’s phone, but she says it was not because her own phone was stolen at the Arinzo premiere, as that is a different story entirely. “The phone was seized because they stole from me and said they were going to run away,” Papaya explained.
She also addressed claims about Muna’s salary. Reports say Muna was paid ₦120,000 instead of the agreed ₦300,000, but Papaya countered that argument directly. “If it was really ₦120k, where was she seeing money for transport and feeding?” she asked. “If the pay was too low, she shouldn’t have accepted the job.” Papaya also claimed that she catered for Muna’s feeding, stating, “Anything I eat, Muna and my driver eat the same thing.”
Her final word on the matter is simple: “Muna stole money and then lied against my driver.” Papaya says Muna only confessed after being told there was CCTV footage.
What Sparked the Public Drama
The dispute spilled onto social media after Emma went public with the allegations, accusing Papaya of exploitation, humiliation, and illegal seizure of his phone. Papaya responded on TikTok Live, where she explained her side in detail. She denied underpaying Muna, accused Muna of theft, and admitted to taking Emma’s phone but insisted it was because Muna and Emma threatened to run away.
The internet has since been divided. Some side with Muna and Emma, arguing that no one should work three months without pay, while others side with Papaya, saying that stealing from your employer is never justified. One commenter wrote: “If she really worked three months without salary, she should have left. Not steal. Two wrongs don’t make a right.” Another said: “Papaya should just pay the girl and move on. The phone issue is separate. The salary issue is separate.”
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The Bottom Line
This is a classic he-said-she-said, but the stakes are personal. One side says three months of labour went unpaid, while the other says millions of naira and a phone went missing. Papaya Ex runs a business, she hires people, and expects loyalty and honesty; if Muna truly stole from her, she has every right to be angry.
However, Emma raises a valid question: why would Muna steal money if she were being paid well and treated fairly? Desperation changes people, and hunger makes people do things they would not otherwise do. Until evidence emerges, bank statements, CCTV footage, and written contracts, the public will have to choose whose story sounds more believable. Right now, the court of public opinion is still in session, and neither side has won yet.
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