Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has dismissed her colleague Eniola Badmus’ public apology as “fake,” suggesting that their longstanding feud remains unresolved.
Eniola apologised on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, following criticism over her reaction when Laide’s name was mentioned during her appearance on content creator Isbae U’s Curiosity Made Me Ask podcast.
During the interview, the host named Laide as one of his favourite actresses, prompting Eniola to hiss and change her facial expression. The moment subsequently went viral, reigniting public discussions about the actresses’ strained relationship.
Reacting to the incident on Instagram on Monday, Laide accused Eniola of repeatedly attempting to damage her reputation. She also described her colleague as ungrateful, claiming she had played a significant role in supporting her career.
In response to the backlash, Eniola 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 Laide directly, she added that she chose peace despite their differences, urging both parties to let go of past disagreements.
However, Laide appeared unconvinced, dismissing the apology in a brief Instagram response as a “fake apology.”
The latest exchange adds another chapter to the actresses’ troubled relationship, which has featured public disagreements since at least 2024. Their feud resurfaced in April 2025 following a tense encounter at the Lagos premiere of Owambe Thieves.
Despite Eniola’s appeal for reconciliation, Laide’s response suggests that peace between the two actresses may not come easily.