Nollywood actress Olaide Bakare, popularly known as Laide Bakare, has publicly called out her colleague Eniola Badmus, labelling her an "ingrate" over her facial expression during a podcast interview. The controversy stems from a clip of Badmus appearing on the YouTube show Curiosity Made Me Ask, where host and skit maker Isbae U named Bakare as one of his favourite actresses. In the footage, Badmus is seen changing her expression in a way Bakare interpreted as irritation.
Bakare Shares Video and Accuses Badmus of Ingratitude
Bakare shared the video on her Instagram page on Monday, October 19, 2026. In her caption, she directly addressed Badmus, asking whether she must always damage her character publicly. Bakare said she had warned Badmus several times to stop, and questioned the expression Badmus made at the mention of "your biggest benefactor's name." She called Badmus an ingrate and stated she would not let the matter slide.
Bakare also claimed she played a significant role in helping Badmus grow in life and accused her colleague of deciding to bring her down at all costs. She added that she would not allow another person's insecurity to distract her from her personal journey. At the time of filing, Badmus had not publicly responded to the allegations.
Long-Running Feud Between the Actresses
This latest exchange is part of a long-running public back-and-forth between the two actresses. In 2024, Bakare accused Badmus of mocking her outfit at her book launch and failing to celebrate her achievements. Badmus reportedly responded with claims about comments Bakare had made about her privately.
The feud resurfaced in April 2025 at the premiere of Eniola Ajao's film Owambe Thieves in Lekki, Lagos. A video from the event showed Bakare confronting Badmus, who reportedly objected to being filmed with her. Following that incident, Bakare shared screenshots of their private messages and again accused Badmus of ingratitude, claiming she had helped her career when other filmmakers were reluctant to work with her. Bakare also faulted Badmus over her alleged criticism of her for posting a photo of them together.
Impact and Next Steps
The ongoing dispute continues to play out publicly, with Bakare vowing not to let the latest incident go unanswered. As of the time of reporting, Eniola Badmus has not issued a public response to the new allegations, leaving the feud unresolved and open to further developments.
