The controversy began when a scene from Femi Adebayo's acclaimed Yoruba epic, Agesinkole, began circulating widely on social media. In the footage, actor Taofeek Adewale Digboluja delivers a line that some viewers interpreted as a direct attack on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde.
The character says in Yoruba: "The Seyi that did this will not do another. This is Seyi's last deed, because I will fight it like war." Within hours, the clip was being shared with captions linking the dialogue to the governor's administration, prompting speculation that the actor was publicly criticising the sitting government.
Actor Sets the Record Straight
On Saturday, Digboluja released a video statement to set the record straight. In the video, he was firm and direct: "I am not opposing the administration of our Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. I am not against his government; he is doing well," he said.
The actor expressed deep respect for the governor, describing eight years of public service as "no small feat." He went further, explaining that the clip is old and had been stripped of its original context before being shared online.
Evidence the Clip Is Old
To support his point, Digboluja drew attention to the character Chief Kanran, who appeared in the same scene. "Chief Kanran died years ago," the actor noted, which should make it evident how old the footage really is. The film, a historical epic, features fictional characters and names, a fact that some viewers overlooked in the heat of the moment.
Digboluja accused political opponents or individuals with a grudge against the governor of deliberately cutting the scene and removing all context. He called them "mischief-makers" who are twisting the scene for their own agenda, and he formally disassociated himself from the circulating clip.
Appeal to the Public
The actor also appealed directly to the public, urging people not to use actors' creative work to attack or embarrass public figures. "Whatever you see in our movies, please do not use our creative work to defame the country or criticise anyone's government," he urged.
He emphasized that fictional names in scripts are often coincidental, and that the art of filmmaking should not be weaponised for political vendettas. His clarification was a reminder of how quickly out-of-context clips can spiral into unnecessary controversies, especially in an age where social media amplifies every snippet.
Fans Back the Actor
Social media users weighed in after the actor's statement made the rounds online. Many expressed support for Digboluja while condemning those who spread the misleading clip. @bbest_official wrote: "Some people are very stupid sha. Political propaganda up and down."
@olawuni_op41988 commented: "Very good for the clarification." @FulgentL60866 simply noted: "Na ageshinkole movie be that nah," while @Kenhearts07 pointed out: "People don't know what disclaimers are, it was stated at the beginning of the movie that all characters and names are purely fictional."
@Kenwithgrace shared a longer reaction: "Haba! People self funny, why would they just use a part that can implicate you with the current government? Thank goodness, you've come to clarify it. I trust governor Seyi Makinde too, he's well informed, he's an understanding governor. No shaking at actor Taofeek Adewale Digboluja." The outpouring of support illustrated the actor's credibility among fans, though it also highlighted the dangers of digital misinformation.
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In a separate development, popular influencer Emmanuel Obruste, widely known as Geh Geh, faced backlash after wedding clips of him in burgundy attire went viral. He later clarified during a podcast interview that the event was staged as a promotional exercise and social experiment, not a genuine marriage.
Geh Geh also explained that his teachings on relationships had been misinterpreted, stressing that he never told people to avoid marriage outright. Like the Digboluja case, the incident underscored how easily videos can be taken out of context and turned into public controversies.
