Nollywood actress and producer Bimbo Ademoye has spoken out after an encounter with street thugs who demanded money from her team.
In a now-viral video, Ademoye is seen confronting a group of
men who insisted that a specific amount must be paid before filming could
proceed on location.
The actress said she stood her ground and refused to be
intimidated.
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“Omo Igboro Ni Mi” — Bimbo Ademoye Fires Back at Thugs Disrupting Film Shoot
Nollywood actress and producer #BimboAdemoye has spoken out following a tense encounter with suspected street thugs who allegedly attempted to extort money from her team during…
Speaking in Yoruba, she said: “Omo Igboro ni mi” (I am a
child of the streets), before explaining that while she understands street
dynamics and often settles area boys, no one has the right to demand a fixed
amount from her.
“To ba di oro street, e bere lowo won, mo ma n like kin
settle awon boys, but you don’t come to me and tell me to give you a certain
amount,” she added.
She questioned their sense of entitlement, adding: “Ko si
iyalaya anybody to sise owo si mi lowo” — meaning Nobody has the right to
forcefully demand money from me.
The actress also dismissed critics who accused her of using
tears to market her films.
She rejected claims that her emotional displays are a publicity tactic, stressing that she invests significant effort and resources into her productions.
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