Nollywood actress Bimpe Akintunde has publicly criticized the director and producer of her latest project for what she describes as disrespectful treatment on set. In an Instagram post that has since garnered significant attention, Akintunde expressed her frustration with the mistreatment, revealing that her participation in the project was largely due to the influence of her colleague, Ayo Olaiya.
Akintunde, who is a well-established figure in the Nigerian film industry, made it clear that had it not been for Olaiya’s involvement, she would have refused to participate in the project. “If no be @ayoolaiya wetin wan cause all of this insult,” Akintunde wrote, pointing out that Olaiya is one of the few people she cannot say no to in the industry. She explained that Olaiya had personally convinced her to join the production, even dragging her straight from the airport to the set.
However, despite her respect for Olaiya and her decision to go along with the project, Akintunde found the treatment from the director and producer to be unacceptable. “The insult from the Director and the producer was too much,” she stated, expressing her disappointment with the way she was treated during filming.
Akintunde also took the opportunity to assert her position in the industry, making it clear that she is a significant figure who will not tolerate disrespect. “Me sef no small for this Industry o,” she wrote, which translates to her recognizing her own status and influence within Nollywood. She emphasized that she has taken note of the actions of the producer and director involved.
In her post, Akintunde tagged the Instagram handles of the director, Seun Olaiya, and the producer, Fisayomi Abebi, indicating that she is holding them accountable for their behavior. The actress’ bold move has sparked a wave of reactions from her followers and other industry professionals, many of whom have expressed support for her stance.
Despite the negative experience, Akintunde ended her post with a message of positivity and encouragement for her fans. She urged them to subscribe to WasilaCodedTV and enjoy the latest episode of her show “IRIRI MI,” a gesture that highlighted her professionalism in moving forward from the incident. “Make una do me a favor by subscribing WasilaCodedTv and Enjoy IRIRI MI EPISODE 4, plenty Love eyin temi,” she added.
