Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a high-ranking Equatorial Guinean official, had the internet buzzing last week after video footage leaked online purportedly showing him having sex with multiple women — including the wives of prominent officials.

Authorities rushed to stop the sharing of the viral videos, but this did not prevent an outpouring of reactions and memes online, with celebrities such as Nigerian singer Davido and French rapper Kaaris also chiming in.

The videos sparked condemnation towards the women, while Ebang Engonga was praised for his performance — with some even suggesting he deserved a prize on par with the Ballon d'Or, an annual award given to the best world soccer player.

The country's vice president, Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, wrote on X that the married women were participating in "acts that are degrading their reputation and dignity."

"In our position as the government, we cannot continue to watch families fall apart without taking any action," he stated.

Before his suspension due to the sex scandal, Baltasar Ebang Engonga served as the country's National Financial........

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