Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has apologised to her colleague, Laide Bakare, following a fresh controversy sparked by her reaction during a podcast interview with comedian Isbae U.
Badmus issued the apology on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, after a viral clip showed her hissing and changing her facial expression when Bakare was mentioned as one of the host’s favourite actresses. The moment triggered criticism on social media and reignited their longstanding feud.
In a statement shared on Instagram, Badmus acknowledged that her reaction could have appeared dismissive and expressed regret over how it came across.
“On reflection, I realise my reaction when Laide Bakare’s name was mentioned during my recent interview could have come across as dismissive, and for that, I sincerely apologise,” she wrote.
Addressing Bakare directly, the actress added that she preferred peace despite their differences, saying she genuinely wished her colleague well.
The apology came a day after Bakare publicly criticised Badmus over the viral clip, accusing her of ingratitude and claiming she had supported her career in the past. Bakare also warned that she would no longer tolerate what she perceived as repeated attacks on her reputation.
The latest exchange adds another chapter to the actresses’ strained relationship, which has featured public disagreements and a reported confrontation at a movie premiere in Lagos in April 2025.
Badmus’s apology appears to offer an opportunity to ease tensions between the two actresses, although Bakare’s response to the latest statement will determine whether the dispute is finally put to rest.