The drama between Nollywood stars Laide Bakare and Eniola Badmus continues to unfold, with Opeyemi Aiyeola publicly backing Bakare following her criticism of Badmus over her recent weight loss surgery.
The controversy ignited after a heated exchange between Bakare and Badmus at the Owambe Thieves premiere on April 13, 2025. Bakare accused Badmus of trying to avoid her in front of the cameras, a claim that escalated tensions between the two. Shortly after, Bakare shared a private message from Badmus in which she allegedly referred to her as an “animal,” a move that sparked Bakare’s vow to retaliate.
In a follow-up post, Bakare took a swipe at Badmus’s gastric bypass surgery, sharing a photo with a caption that seemed to mock her weight loss journey: “Even person wey do surgery self no near this beauty, Oni Gastric bypass isonu.”
Aiyeola showed her support by liking the post, showing her agreement with Bakare’s sentiments. This comes after Aiyeola herself had previously called out Badmus for body-shaming her over her hair loss, labeling her a “zombie” and accusing her of hypocrisy.
The fallout has caused a stir online, with fans divided over the drama. While some have rallied behind Aiyeola and Bakare, others have criticized the actresses for airing their personal disputes so publicly.
