Nollywood actor and filmmaker Olaide Olabanji has publicly criticised his colleague, Mercy Aigbe, describing her as “an ingrate” and alleging that she repaid his kindness with “wickedness” after he helped her break into the film industry.
Speaking during an interview with media personality Oyinmomo, Olabanji recounted how he introduced Aigbe to acting, claiming he discovered her in 2004 and gave her an opportunity to feature in Nollywood productions.
According to him, their relationship deteriorated significantly after the actress rose to fame. He alleged that Aigbe’s attitude shifted from being friendly and approachable to distant and unfriendly, adding that she has since blocked him on social media.
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Olabanji also claimed that the situation has become so strained that Aigbe now harbours deep resentment towards him, even wishing him harm.
He said, “I brought Mercy Aigbe into the movie industry. I saw her in a shop in 2004 and asked her if she could act. She said yes, and I put her on. But now she is blocking me. To her, it is as if I should no longer exist.”
Mercy Aigbe has not issued any response to the allegations as of the time of this report.
