Wumi Toriola Explains Why She Apologised to Afeez Owo after Public Spat: "He Has Forgiven Me"
- Actress Wumi Toriola stated that she apologised to Afeez Owo because elders deserve respect and calm
- The actress knelt and publicly sought forgiveness from Owo at Odunlade Adekola’s movie premiere
- Wumi declared that she has chosen peace, putting grudges aside for cultural values and harmony
Yoruba Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has explained why she publicly apologised to veteran actor Afeez Owo, months after a heated disagreement.
The reconciliation happened at the premiere of a movie by colleague Odunlade Adekola, where Wumi surprised many by kneeling before Afeez and asking for forgiveness.
Their conflict began in September, when Afeez Owo appeared on the African A-List podcast.
Source: Instagram
He commented on Wumi’s acting style, suggesting her on-screen characters reflected her real-life persona.
The actress fired back publicly, criticising the interview as rubbish and questioning why disagreements were aired on a public platform.
In a video that quickly circulated online, Wumi approached Afeez at the premiere, knelt before him, and said:
“I’m sorry, sir. Please forgive me.”
Initially hesitant, Afeez lifted her and embraced her, closing the chapter on their public dispute.
Following the reconciliation, Wumi took to Instagram to share her reasoning. She emphasised that respect for elders and cultural values guided her decision.
She wrote:
“I chose to apologise to our Legend because I am a true ambassador of culture, and even in ‘anger,’ our elders should be off-limits. Also, because our elders deserve calm waters, not raised voices. Once again, to our fans and friends, no more grudges—I have chosen peace.”
Read her post here:
Netizens react to Wumi Toriola's post
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of social media users below:
@oyinlomodiamond:
"Why am I always seeing myself in you? We take no nonsense from anybody, because we don't pretend. We are hot tempered and at the same time very nice to a fault and always apologize when we it's needed. Kai! I'm loving you more mehn. However, apologizing doesn't always mean one is wrong or right, it only means DOING THE RIGHT THING CULTURALLY. It will even make you have peace with your inner self. I love your courage to share this with us"
@sashatobz1:
"I am in love with u…. I think we have same personality, misunderstood, we defend ourselves , protect ourselves and pple misjudged us .. I easily say sorry too . 🙏 wumi God bless u and everything that surrounds u."
@officialafeezowo:
"My dear sister wunmi, peace feels better than anger everything is fine now.. let’s by gone be by gone.."
@akeemadeyemiofficial:
"God bless you for this … Thank you for responding with such maturity and tact. Peace and love ."
Source: Instagram
Mide Martins kneels to thank husband Afeez Owo
Legit.ng previously reported that Mide Martins made lovers go green with envy with what she publicly did for her husband, Afeez Owo, at an award ceremony.
The mother of two was seen kneeling on the stage to thank him. She said her husband had stood by her over the years since her mother passed on.
She sang his praises as her colleagues screamed in excitement.
Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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