By Fasuyi Tolulope Samuel
Nollywood is currently buzzing with drama as veteran actress Opeyemi Ayeola publicly called out her colleague, Eniola Badmus, over an alleged body-shaming remark made under a social media post.
Opeyemi Ayeola, known for her roles in Yoruba-language films and her strong personality both on and off the screen, did not mince words as she addressed Eniola’s comment.
The confrontation came after Ayeola posted a video of herself on her page, only to find a remark by Badmus that she perceived as insulting, particularly about her hair.
In a video posted on the official YouTube channel of Gistology TV, Ayeola expressed her disappointment and dismay, pointing out the irony of the situation, given Eniola Badmus’s well-documented experience with body shaming in the past.
In her words:“I have decided to respond to Eniola Badmus, who dropped a comment on one of my videos on social media with some ignorant people like herself. I don’t expect this bad behaviour from you, you used to be an image of body shaming.”
“Somebody like Eniola, who has experienced the hurt and the pain of body shaming, is now coming under my video to make such a comment.”
Opeyemi Ayeola is a celebrated Nigerian actress and film producer, best known for her contributions to the Yoruba film sector of Nollywood. After gaining popularity in the early 2000s, she took a break from acting but later returned to the industry with even more dedication.
Ayeola is admired for her outspoken nature and advocacy against cyberbullying and poor mental health caused by public criticism.
Eniola Badmus is a prominent Nollywood actress who rose to fame with her breakout role in the film Jenifa by Funke Akindele.
Known for her comedic timing and powerful presence on screen, she has been open about her struggles with body image and the harsh criticism she endured before undergoing a significant body transformation. Eniola is currently one of the SSAs to the Nigerian house of Representatives speaker, Hon Dr. Tajudeen Abbas.
