Nollywood actor and filmmaker Odunlade Adekola has triggered widespread conversation across social media platforms following his sharp response to a viewer's criticism about his newly released movie War Lord (Olori Ogun).
The Controversial Exchange That Went Viral
As the Yoruba epic film gained massive traction online, social media users flooded various platforms with their opinions about the production. One particular user, identified as Prof Michael, acknowledged the quality of storytelling but expressed strong reservations about the frequent inclusion of mystical elements in the movie.
The critic wrote: "I enjoy this NEW DEVELOPMENT of telling stories about our WAR LORDS. It shows we had HISTORY before colonialism. But what I DISLIKE is the CONSTANT USE OF CHARM & INCANTATION. Can't WARLORDS fight NEUTRALLY without being DIABOLICAL? The YORUBA INDUSTRY should work on that."
In what many are describing as a perfectly savage clap back, Odunlade delivered a concise but powerful response that immediately went viral: "We will use bible verses next time."
Social Media Reactions to Odunlade's Response
The actor's witty comeback generated massive support from fans and followers across social media platforms. Numerous users defended the cultural authenticity of including traditional elements in Yoruba epic films.
One user, nollywoodcitadel, commented: "How can we have Yoruba traditional movies without usage of charms is this joking I love @odunomoadekola response."
Another social media user, opalzclothiers, made an interesting comparison: "But when you watch Chinese and Indian movies, Buddhism is beautiful Abi"
kelvinchilds_okoroji provided cultural context: "Charms, incantations and physical strengths are all the embodiments of a war lord na. That's how they fortify themselves spiritually! Is this one okay? Y'all keep saying you want Nollywood to tell our stories authentically and when they do you still revert to the colonial ways."
Reconciliation at War Lord Premiere
In related developments from the movie premiere, the long-standing tension between Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola and veteran actor Afeez Owo was finally resolved in a heartwarming moment captured on video.
Eyewitnesses reported that Wumi Toriola approached Afeez Owo, went on her knees, and said in Yoruba: "I am sorry, sir. Please forgive me." The veteran actor immediately lifted her up and embraced her, publicly accepting the apology and ending their well-documented feud.
The movie War Lord (Olori Ogun), released in November 2025, continues to generate significant buzz within the Nigerian entertainment industry, sparking important conversations about cultural representation in Nollywood productions.
