Nollywood actress Wunmi Toriola has publicly criticised Desola Afod, the estranged wife of actor Kunle Afod, over recent remarks about theatre practitioners. In a video response, Toriola described Desola's comments as insulting and disrespectful to the entire profession.
Toriola Calls Out Generalisations About Theatre Practitioners
Desola Afod had recently accused some theatre practitioners of disrespecting and embarrassing her, particularly by addressing her by her first name. Reacting to these claims, Toriola urged Desola to stop making general statements about the profession and instead name specific individuals she has issues with.
“Just saying theatre practitioners, I find it very insulting and disrespectful. If you have any issues with anybody, Desola Aford, kindly put their names or pictures in your videos or mention them directly,” Toriola said in the video.
She added: “That is a body that covers what I earn from. I would not allow you to just use your mouth to disrespect it.”
Toriola Recalls Past Silence to Avoid Disrespecting Kunle Afod
Toriola also recounted a previous disagreement involving one of her colleagues, during which Desola had intervened. She said she chose not to respond at the time because she did not want to disrespect Desola's then-husband, Kunle Afod.
“If you have issues with anybody, please call them out. Stop saying I won't need theatre. It's a total disrespect,” Toriola stated.
Advice to Drop the Afod Surname
The actress further advised Desola to drop her former husband's surname if she believes it is responsible for the disrespect she claims to experience. “And if you think that name, Aford, is what is causing you problems or see finish, you can change it. You can bear your father's name,” Toriola said.
Toriola shared her response on Instagram, where she posted a video addressing Desola's comments directly. The post has since drawn reactions from fans and colleagues within the Nigerian entertainment industry.
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions within the Nollywood community over professional respect and personal grievances, with Toriola insisting that generalised criticism of theatre practitioners is unacceptable.
