Eniola Badmus apologises to Laide Bakare over podcast remark, Bakare calls it 'fake'
- Eniola Badmus said sorry on Instagram after her reaction to Laide Bakare's name on a podcast drew criticism.
- She asked for peace and said she wished Bakare well despite their differences.
- Bakare replied on Instagram with two words: 'Fake apology.'
Actress Eniola Badmus has said sorry to fellow Nollywood star Laide Bakare over how she reacted when Bakare's name came up during a podcast interview.
Badmus posted the apology on Instagram on Tuesday, after online criticism of her response on the Curiosity Made Me Asked podcast.
In her posts, she said her reaction may have seemed dismissive and that she was sorry for it. She then spoke directly to Bakare, saying she was choosing peace despite whatever has passed between them, that she wished her well and held no grudge.
Bakare was not moved. In a brief Instagram response, she called the apology fake, two words that suggest the rift between the two actresses is not closed.
Why it matters
The exchange played out in public, in front of millions of followers, and it drew mixed reactions from fans.
Some commenters urged Bakare to accept the apology and let the matter rest, arguing that Badmus had at least come out openly to say sorry. Others backed Bakare's stance.
For fans of Nollywood, the pair's falling-out has been a long-running talking point, and Tuesday's posts put it back in the spotlight.
Neither actress has said what caused the original quarrel, and neither has commented beyond their Instagram posts.
What happens next
There is no sign yet of a private sit-down between the two. For now, the apology stands on Badmus's page and Bakare's two-word reply stands on hers, with fans left to watch how it plays out.
