Actress Eniola Badmus has addressed her recent public fallout with fellow Nollywood star Laide Bakare. She used the opportunity to encourage peace and togetherness within the Nigerian film industry.
In a message shared on Instagram, Badmus urged her colleagues to rise above rivalry and focus on collaboration, according to reports from Punch. She emphasized that there’s space for everyone to thrive and that bitterness only slows down growth.
Badmus encouraged unity, noting that Nollywood would achieve more when actors support one another. She reminded everyone that envy has no place in an industry where everyone is striving to succeed.
She also spoke about how avoiding conflict should not be mistaken for weakness. Instead, she called it an act of maturity and foresight.
“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,” she wrote.
While tensions between both actresses made headlines, Badmus chose not to fan the flames. Instead, she appealed for healing, respect, and unity moving forward.
Her message reflects a larger concern about competition and division in Nollywood. Badmus made it clear that lifting others up doesn’t take anything away from one’s own achievements.
With this call for peace, she hopes to steer the conversation back to creativity and support—values she believes should define the industry.
Article updated 2 weeks ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
