Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has spoken out following her viral altercation with fellow actress Laide Bakare at the premiere of Eniola Ajao’s movie, Owanbe Thieves, on Sunday.
The incident, which quickly went viral, saw the two stars embroiled in a heated exchange.
Bakare accused Badmus of calling her an “animal” and claimed she was responsible for giving Badmus her big break in Nollywood.
Breaking her silence, Badmus chose a path of reconciliation and called for unity within the film industry.
She emphasized that conflict only hinders progress and urged her colleagues to avoid jealousy and competition.
In a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday, she wrote:
“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.”