Nigerian skit maker Kiekie and fashion designer Veekee James have come under fire on social media after a video from Nollywood couple Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe's triplets' thanksgiving party in Lagos showed them exchanging warm greetings while Olori Ashley Afolasade Ojaja-Ogunwusi, queen to the Ooni of Ife, was seated directly between them. The incident, captured at the event held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, has sparked widespread criticism over cultural etiquette.
Viral Footage Sparks Debate
The footage, shared on Instagram by @goldmynevibes, quickly went viral as social media users weighed in on the behaviour. Many Nigerians felt the moment crossed a clear line of cultural etiquette, arguing that greeting across or over a seated royal figure is considered deeply disrespectful in Yoruba tradition. What caught others' attention, though, was how composed Olori Ashley remained throughout the exchange.
Neither Kiekie nor Veekee James had publicly addressed the criticism at the time the post was circulating widely online. The video also drew attention to the presence of the Ooni of Ife's queen at the celebratory event, which marked the arrival of the couple's triplet boys.
Social Media Reactions
The reactions were swift and blunt. Social media users took to various platforms to express their views, with many criticising the duo for what they perceived as a lack of basic courtesy. One user, @yves_1111, stated: "You don't greet in front or over an Olori. She's Royalty." Another, @dambolus, commented: "It's Queen Ashley poise for me," highlighting the queen's composure.
- @estah_o commented: "Actually they shouldn't even have done it over anyone, talk less Royalty, P.S, I love both of them but this is just basic courtesy ??"
- @l.u.m.m.i.e shared: "Na once I open mouth wey I no fit close am, Shebi Kie kie na Yoruba"
- @arike84 wrote: "That's all shades of wrong. Kie kie is Yoruba and should know better."
- @azar_lagos added: "Later now they will say we are talking too much..but really should we correcting Veeke and Kie Kie about their low decorum greeting over somebody seated...an Olori for that matter.."
Related Coverage and Context
In related news, Legit.ng previously reported that the Ooni of Ife celebrated with Lateef Adedimeji on the birth of his triplets. The event in Lagos on August 12, 2026, was a thanksgiving party, drawing celebrities and royal figures, including Olori Ashley.
Additionally, Legit.ng reported that Mo Bimpe unveiled the luxury push gift she received from her husband, actor Lateef Adedimeji, weeks after welcoming triplet boys. The new mother shared the moment on Instagram on June 20, posting photos of herself beside a sleek black Range Rover. In her caption, the actress explained that life between motherhood, filmmaking, and everyday chaos taught her to embrace blessings with gratitude.
