A dramatic altercation between Nollywood actresses Laide Bakare and Eniola Badmus stole the spotlight at the Owambe Thieves movie premiere on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Videos from the event surfaced online showing the two actresses in a fiery exchange of words at the red carpet event. Eyewitnesses report that the disagreement began with a verbal confrontation and quickly escalated, drawing attention from attendees and the media alike.
Shortly after the clash, Laide Bakare shared a screenshot of a direct message allegedly sent by Eniola Badmus. In the message, Eniola appeared to criticize a photo Laide had posted, prompting fans to speculate that the tension between the two had been brewing for some time.
Eniola Badmus responded publicly, claiming that her initial message was sent in jest and not meant to offend. In a statement posted on social media, she said, “Laide, you know we always play like that. May I not have anything I can’t joke about.”
However, the tension didn’t stop there. In another post, Eniola claimed Laide had previously mocked her for not having a child or family—an allegation that has sparked a wave of mixed reactions online.
While the cause of their fallout remains unclear, the confrontation has ignited widespread discussion on social media, with fans taking sides and others calling for reconciliation between the two stars.
The Owambe Thieves premiere may have been the backdrop for a movie debut, but it was this real-life drama that ended up stealing the show.
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