…By Larry John for TDPel Media.
Nollywood actor Jigan Babaoja has caused a stir on social media after his colleague Damilola Oni refused to kiss him on a movie set.
The incident unfolded on Jigan’s Instagram page, where he shared a video of himself, Damilola, and other cast and crew members engaged in a heated argument over the matter.
On-Set Dispute:
Damilola questioned why she should kiss Jigan, stating that it was not specified in the script.
However, Jigan, visibly angry, insisted that the actress must kiss him.
The disagreement caused a division among the cast and crew as they attempted to resolve the issue.
In another recent movie set incident, veteran Yoruba Nollywood actress Peju Ogunmola became furious when a loaded gun was used during a film shoot.
A video circulating online captured the moment when Peju Ogunmola and her colleagues were working on an undisclosed film.
Peju Ogunmola’s Reaction:
Expressing her displeasure, the veteran actress confronted the director and producer, expressing her frustration at not being informed beforehand.
She clarified that she had specifically requested to be excluded from any scenes involving guns or shooting.
Accusation of Assault:
In May, up-and-coming Nollywood actress Temidayo Morkinyo accused her senior colleague, Papa Showw (Shoneye Olamilekan), of physically assaulting her on a movie set.
Taking to her Instagram story, Temidayo claimed that Papa Showw, accompanied by some individuals, arrived on her movie set in Ibadan, Oyo State, and physically attacked her.
Incident Details:
Temidayo stated that Papa Showw punched her in the face, causing her lip to be injured, as retaliation for reporting his inappropriate behavior to their bosses.
She recounted how he rudely demanded that she buy him a drink on a previous occasion, which left her feeling humiliated.
Despite complying with his request, she decided to report the incident to Afeez Abiodun Seriki and Niyi Johnson, her bosses, who assured her they would address the situation.
Unexpected Turn of Events:
To her shock, Papa Showw showed up on her movie set with accomplices and physically assaulted her after being reprimanded by their superiors.
Temidayo’s family is now seeking justice for the alleged assault, which has left her in pain.
Conclusion:
These incidents on Nollywood movie sets highlight the challenges and conflicts that can arise during film production.
Disagreements over scenes, safety concerns, and acts of misconduct have sparked controversy and prompted calls for justice.
Such incidents serve as a reminder of the importance of maintaining professionalism and creating a safe working environment in the entertainment industry.