Max Obae exposes Ezra Olubi’s past after breakup email
Key Points
- Max Obae accused Ezra Olubi of manipulation and abuse. She said he ended their romance with a ‘Severance’ email.
- Old tweets from the 2010s resurfaced showing shocking explicit content. Screenshots were archived in a public GitHub evidence repository.
- Paystack suspended Ezra Olubi immediately while it reviews claims. Public outrage trended with multiple hashtags demanding answers.
On November 12, 2025, a breakup email ignited a wide online storm. Max Obae, known as @makispoke, publicly accused Ezra Olubi the next day. Her account linked the email to alleged abuse and manipulation.
Image credit: Photos via X — @makispoke (left) and @ezraolubi (right).
She said Olubi used charm and money to control partners and staff. Read Max Obae’s full accusation thread for her account of events. Her post did not name him initially but clues pointed clearly.
Old tweets and the GitHub archive
Screenshots of Olubi’s old X posts circulated within hours on social media. Many posts allegedly dated from 2010 to 2017 and shocked users. A public GitHub repository centralised the screenshots and commentary for journalists.
Examples included tweets that referenced minors and bestiality, according to screenshots. Others showed crude remarks about colleagues and sexual conduct at work. The resurfacing amplified nationwide calls for action and public accountability against Olubi.
Olubi deactivated his X account as the evidence trended across platforms. Close associates also scrubbed public profiles amid growing scrutiny online. The disappearance fuelled speculation and intense debate across Nigeria’s tech scene.
Corporate response and suspension
Read Paystack suspends co-founder for details on the internal probe. The company told reporters it takes such matters extremely seriously. Stripe, Paystack’s parent, has not publicly commented on the suspension.
Paystack confirmed it removed Ezra Olubi from duties pending a formal review, according to industry outlets. Tech news sites and local papers reported the suspension on November 13 and 14, 2025. The move paused his public-facing roles while the company investigates the claims.
The allegations have renewed discussion on workplace culture inside Nigeria’s tech firms. Observers say the case will test governance and complaint-handling at fast-growing startups. Many users are calling for legal steps and a transparent review of the archive material.
Ezra Olubi co-founded Paystack, a firm acquired by Stripe in 2020 and central to many Nigerian online businesses. For now, the public record relies on Obae’s account and the archived material online. The next steps depend on Paystack’s probe outcomes and any legal follow-up.
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