Many believed he was throwing shade at unskilled or upcoming actors seeking opportunities.
Popular Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has been slammed online for mocking upcoming actors.
It all started after he took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote: “Involve me, involve me… but you no sabi act!”
Many believed he was throwing shade at unskilled or upcoming actors seeking opportunities.
However, fans didn't see the fun of it and slammed him.
One fan wrote: “You shouldn’t be the one tweeting this sha,” implying that Deyemi himself isn’t as talented as he claims.
See comments below:
One user, Semilore, wrote, “Nothing special about acting though, even you no Sabi act.. What's special about your acting style?”
Another, Fash, commented, “Actors are suppose to be handsome How did you involve yourself"
Mhide also said, “Says wannabe Damson Idris”
Cryptodinho also said, “I don't think I've seen any of your movie that I liked your acting.”
Ladie angrily said, “U wey sabi act, ur still managing youtube movies, an imbecile u are idiot”
However, some fans defended the actor, saying his post was taken out of context and meant to encourage professionalism in the industry.
Tochi said, “Nigerians are just being unnecessarily serious,Shey na this guy cause una predicament??”
Sylvia also said, It's how y'all are coming Una this tweet to lie in broad daylight for me, una just wan feel among😂. Deyemi cannot act ke? Liarrrsssss