Desola Afod Apologizes to Nollywood After Backlash

Desola Afod, the wife of filmmaker Kunle Afod, issued a public apology to members of the Nigerian movie industry following backlash from her earlier comments about disrespect from practitioners. In a detailed statement on social media, Desola expressed regret over her use of the Yoruba phrase "Gbogbo ẹyin Oni tiatia," which was interpreted as a blanket insult.

She clarified that her original statement targeted a specific group, not the entire industry, and reached out to her elders and senior colleagues for forgiveness. Despite her apology, Desola emphasized that acknowledging her fault does not diminish her voice or identity.

The controversy began when she shared a video expressing her dissatisfaction with how younger actors addressed her. Actress Bimbo Success criticized Desola, suggesting her respect in the industry stems from her husband.

Wumi Toriola also commented, urging Desola to name those who wronged her and suggested she consider using her father's surname. Desola concluded her apology by reaffirming her respect for everyone in the industry.