WUNMI TORIOLA CLASHES WITH DESOLA AFOD OVER RESPECT ROW WITH YORUBA MOVIE STARS

By NaijaParrot October 11, 2026 

 LAGOS, NIGERIA —

 Nollywood actress Wunmi Toriola has criticised Desola Afod following the latter’s warning to actors and actresses in the Yoruba movie industry over what she described as a lack of respect. Toriola reportedly took issue with Desola’s general comments about theatre practitioners, arguing that anyone who felt disrespected by particular colleagues should identify those individuals rather than make statements that could be interpreted as an attack on the entire industry.

The controversy began after Desola shared a video on social media on October 9, 2026, expressing frustration with colleagues who allegedly address her by her first name without using a title or acknowledging her age. Desola, who said she was 44, warned that she would no longer tolerate what she considered disrespectful behaviour. Her message generated reactions online, with some social media users supporting her demand for respect while others questioned whether colleagues should be expected to use formal titles when addressing one another. 

 Responding in a video, Toriola reportedly described Desola’s reference to theatre practitioners as disrespectful and insulting. She urged Desola to identify anyone she believed had treated her unfairly instead of making broad statements about people working in the industry. Toriola also emphasised the importance of the Yoruba movie industry to her career, saying she would not accept disrespect directed at the profession that had helped sustain her. 

 During her response, Toriola reportedly referred to an earlier disagreement involving colleagues and explained why she had previously chosen not to comment publicly on the matter. She also mentioned that she had been mindful of showing respect to Desola’s former husband, actor Kunle Afod. The exchange has brought renewed attention to relationships among practitioners in the Yoruba movie industry, particularly discussions about age, seniority, professional courtesy and how colleagues should address one another. However, the public exchange does not establish that every actor or filmmaker has disrespected Desola, and the specific individuals involved in her complaint have not been publicly identified in the reports reviewed.

 The disagreement has prompted discussions about whether respect in the entertainment industry should be based on age, professional experience, personal relationships or mutual courtesy. While some people agree with Desola that colleagues should acknowledge seniority, others share Toriola’s view that grievances should be directed at the individuals concerned rather than an entire industry. Neither position necessarily establishes what happened in each interaction described by Desola. 

 NaijaParrot will continue to follow developments and report any further public statements from the actresses involved. 

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