Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has finally addressed the heated altercation with colleague Laide Bakare that erupted during the Owanbe Thieves movie premiere hosted by Eniola Ajao on Sunday.
The clash, which quickly went viral online, saw Laide Bakare accusing Badmus of calling her an “animal” and claiming she was responsible for giving Eniola her breakthrough in the industry. Bakare even vowed to “deal with” Badmus, adding fuel to the already blazing drama.
But in a calm and reflective Instagram post on Tuesday, Eniola Badmus chose peace over pettiness, urging her colleagues to ditch jealousy and embrace unity.
“There’s Strength in Unity”
In her words:
“Life has a way of teaching us that true strength lies not in conflict, but in unity. Though we may have walked different paths and faced moments of tension, I believe it’s time to let love lead.
There is no need for jealousy when we can all succeed. Your success doesn’t diminish mine, just as mine does not take away from yours.
Let us continue to collaborate, to lift each other, and to build something greater than what we could ever achieve alone. There’s strength in unity and a future brighter than any victory we’ve pursued alone.
Let us avoid conflict, not because we are weak, but because we are wise. Peace is the path to progress, and love is the light that shows us the way.”
While Eniola did not directly mention Laide Bakare’s name in the post, her words clearly addressed the drama that has dominated headlines since the premiere.
Fans and Industry Reactions
Eniola’s mature and inspiring response has earned her praise from fans and fellow actors, many of whom applauded her for rising above the drama and choosing wisdom over war.
Whether this will calm Laide Bakare’s fury remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure — Badmus is prioritizing peace, and she’s doing it with grace.
Stay tuned as this story develops.
