Pido International Urges Lawyers to Educate Fame-Seeking Clients on Social Media Conduct

Pililani Mombe Nyoni, a US-based Malawian socialite and philanthropist widely known as Pido International, has made a bold statement addressing lawyers in Malawi, urging them to properly guide clients who are involved in social media disputes especially those seeking attention through public conflicts.

In a candid and impassioned post on her official Facebook account, Pido advised Malawian legal practitioners to stop accepting cases blindly from clients who simply want to trend, emphasizing that many people misunderstand how social media operates and react emotionally instead of logically.

“All Malawian lawyers if your clients are constantly fighting online for fame, please sit them down and educate them. Don’t just take their money,” she wrote. “You too are beginning to look like educated savages.”

Pido stressed that social media has its own culture and language, which many Malawians fail to grasp. She noted that what often appears as offensive or defamatory could simply be a reflection of how digital spaces function, and not everything warrants legal action.

“There is a unique language here on social media, and many Malawians don’t understand it at all. We tend to take everything personally. Let them know we are here to socialize, not to threaten each other.”

Sharing her own experience, Pido revealed that she has received numerous threats online but has never resorted to legal proceedings because she understands how social platforms work.

“We have been threatened not once, not twice, but many times I’ve lost count. So why didn’t we open cases? Because we understand how media works.”

Her remarks come at a time when a high-profile legal case is brewing between two Malawian socialites: Cha Cha, who has filed a defamation lawsuit against fellow socialite Tamia Ja. The case, which has sparked widespread public discussion, centers on allegations of damaging statements made on social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube.

Pido didn’t shy away from criticizing the growing culture of entitlement and ego among internet personalities, saying some act like they are superior to others simply because they have large followings or money.

“These kinds of people are tiring. Why are they acting as if they are God? Are they not just like the rest of us? Or do they think they are made of something special, like flour others can’t afford to buy?”

In her closing remarks, she called on lawyers to give their clients honest, responsible advice and to help calm the tensions instead of fueling more disputes.

“Please advise your clients. Don’t let them continue to disturb everyone. If they are too short-tempered for social media, tell them to get off. The truly wealthy are on platforms like X, LinkedIn, or Instagram. Let love lead we’re all bosses here.”

Her statement has drawn mixed reactions from the public. Some praised her for calling for rational discourse and media literacy, while others argued that when online speech damages someone’s reputation, legal action remains a necessary option.

Whether viewed as a wake-up call or a controversial take, Pido’s comments have reignited national conversation around responsible digital behavior, freedom of expression, and the role of the legal system in managing online disputes.