Tensions flared between Nollywood actresses Eniola Badmus and Laide Bakare at the Owanbe Thieves movie premiere in Lagos. Badmus was caught on video rejecting Bakare's presence, saying, "we’re not friends." The altercation stems from past personal comments, fueling further drama and sparking fan reactions across social media.
At the glamorous premiere of Eniola Ajao’s highly anticipated film, Owanbe Thieves, held on April 13, 2025, at Filmhouse Circle Mall, Lagos, Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus found herself at the center of controversy after a heated moment with fellow actress Laide Bakare. The event, which had drawn a star-studded crowd, took a dramatic turn when a video surfaced showing Badmus and Bakare exchanging tense words on the dance floor.
The altercation began when Badmus, who had been dancing with other guests to the lively performance by Fuji legend K1 De Ultimate, suddenly appeared to notice Bakare’s presence in the crowd. In the video, Badmus is seen retreating to the back of the venue, visibly upset. As Bakare approached her, Badmus lashed out, saying in Yoruba, “Don’t film us together, we’re not friends,” making it clear that tensions were high between the two.
The public feud between the two actresses has its roots in a previous disagreement, during which Badmus accused Bakare of making hurtful comments about her personal life, particularly regarding her family and motherhood. Bakare, however, later clarified that her remarks were not meant to offend and claimed they had been taken out of context.
The confrontation has sparked an outpouring of reactions from fans and industry observers. While some found humor in the moment, others were concerned about the public fallout between two prominent Nollywood stars.
