🎬 Drama Unfolds at 'Owanbe Thieves' Movie Premiere in Lagos
The red carpet was buzzing with glam, glitter, and gossip as stars gathered at the Filmhouse Circle Mall, Jakande, for the premiere of Eniola Ajao’s much-anticipated film, Owanbe Thieves on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The event drew a star-studded audience including Nollywood’s finest, influencers, and top entertainment industry players.
🎤 Viral Moment: Eniola Badmus vs. Laide Bakare
Among the night’s highlights, one unexpected moment stole the show — a brewing altercation between actresses Eniola Badmus and Laide Bakare.
In a now-viral video, Eniola Badmus is seen reacting sharply to Laide Bakare’s presence on the dance floor. Visibly irritated, Badmus steps away from the crowd and is later heard in Yoruba saying:
“Don’t film us together, we’re not friends.”
Watch the video below:
📹 Watch the confrontation here
🧨 The Backstory Behind the Tension
The tension between the two stars is not new. It stems from a prior fallout where Eniola Badmus accused Laide Bakare of making insensitive comments about her personal life — particularly about not having children or a family. Though Bakare later clarified that her remarks were misunderstood, it seems the wound hasn’t fully healed.
💬 Social Media Reactions: Mixed and Hilarious
Fans had a field day with reactions:
🔹@ashipablog: “Eniola maintain her lane because of what Opeyemi Aiyeola said… it’s rather Eniola cruising nothing serious 😂😂😂.”
🔹@shabril2503: “For non-Yoruba speakers, she said ‘We’re not friends, I don’t want drama ooo.’”
🔹@afh_drinks: “Mi o fe drama o😂. Eni eleni😂.”
More fans shared their thoughts, making light of the drama and praising Eniola’s boundary-setting stance.
🧭 What This Says About Nollywood Dynamics
Celebrity feuds in Nollywood are not new. But moments like this highlight the complex relationships between public figures and how past disputes can resurface in high-profile spaces.
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