Yetunde Barnabas Reverts Movie Title After Backlash

Nigerian actress Yetunde Barnabas has changed the title of her forthcoming movie from "Yemoja Olokun" back to "Yemoja" after receiving backlash from Yoruba traditionalists. The controversy arose when Barnabas announced the title change, which was intended to avoid confusion among viewers.

However, traditionalists, including Abiola Rosanwo, argued that "Yemoja" and "Olokun" represent distinct Yoruba deities and should not be used interchangeably. Rosanwo criticized the portrayal of Yoruba deities as half-human, half-fish creatures, asserting that this misrepresents Yoruba spirituality and could mislead younger generations.

Following the criticism, Barnabas issued an apology on her Instagram page, expressing her respect for Yoruba culture and traditions. She emphasized her commitment to accurately representing Yoruba indigenous beliefs in her work.

The movie "Yemoja" is scheduled to premiere on July 3rd, and Barnabas expressed pride in the film's visuals and encouraged viewers to support it.