Actor Yemi Solade publicly apologises for slapping colleague Afeez Owo 20 years ago

Veteran Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has openly apologised to his colleague, Afeez Owo, for slapping him during a movie shoot over two decades ago.

Speaking on Behind the Fame African A-List, Yemi recalled the incident, which happened on the outskirts of Ibadan while filming a movie. At the time, Afeez was serving as the production manager on set.

According to Yemi, after wrapping up shooting for the day, the town experienced a blackout and he felt Afeez didn’t take his complaints seriously. The tension escalated and, in his words, the slap “came from nowhere in the dark.”

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He admitted the act was wrong and expressed deep regret.

“Afeez, I’m sorry, ma binu simi,” he said during the interview.

“It’s been a long time, like 20 years. I slapped him once. I didn’t like that I did. I’ve mentioned it to some people in the past, but I felt I should say it directly to him.”

The actor also noted that while he dislikes insults — something he says might be his weakness.

Actor Yemi Solade publicly apologises for slapping colleague Afeez Owo 20 years ago

Priscilla Ojo’s husband announces her conversion to Islam (Video)

Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo’s husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, has spoken about her conversion from Christianity to Islam and their marriage journey.

Juma shared that the decision was not sudden but a gradual process that involved patience and understanding.

Juma explained that he grew up in a Christian home, unlike Priscilla, who was originally Christian but later embraced Islam. He credited religious leaders for helping him approach the topic carefully. “I was receiving lessons from religious leaders, so there was a way that they were teaching me about how to convince her, and with time, she understood,” he said.

The singer described their shared vision for marriage and how lucky he felt to find a partner with similar goals. “I knew everything when it came to my wedding. I had a dream about it, I was so lucky to find someone who wants the same thing as I,” he added. Despite some challenges in convincing Priscilla to convert, Juma expressed satisfaction with the outcome.

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Reactions from the public have been mixed. Some praised Juma’s intelligence and respectfulness. One user wrote, “I see wisdom. Intelligence & Maturity. Respect to this purposeful man!” Another said, “He knew what he wanted. Am intentional man.” Others expressed concern or disagreement, with one comment stating, “I can never abandon my Christianity because of marriage. Jesus is my personal Lord and Saviour.” Another warned, “Ah ah she down snoring her faith in Christ Jesus? This is a recipe for disaster… It is well.”

Some social media users questioned whether the couple had openly discussed their religious differences before marriage, with one noting, “This marriage is not all about you, there are things best kept mute. We don’t even know she converted.” Others focused on the public nature of the conversation, suggesting it may have been unnecessary to share so much detail.

Adding to the story, a close family friend revealed that Priscilla’s upbringing involved support from her extended family. A woman named Kudrat Ogunro, known to the family, played an important role in raising Priscilla and her brother during their childhood. This connection was shared by Priscilla’s mother, who expressed gratitude for Kudrat’s influence in their lives.

Overall, the discussion around Priscilla’s religious conversion and marriage highlights the challenges couples may face when balancing faith and partnership, as well as the varying opinions people hold about such personal decisions.

Priscilla Ojo’s husband announces her conversion to Islam (Video)