Posted by Samuel on Fri 28th Nov, 2025 - tori.ng
The reconciliation took place on Wednesday evening at actor Odunlade Adekola’s movie premiere. In a now-viral video, Wumi approached Afeez, knelt down and apologised for insulting him.
Popular Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has issued an apology to veteran filmmaker Afeez Owo after their recent heated exchange on social media.
The reconciliation took place on Wednesday evening at actor Odunlade Adekola’s movie premiere. In a now-viral video, Wumi approached Afeez, knelt down and apologised for insulting him.
She said, “I’m sorry, sir. Please forgive me”.
Afeez, who initially tried to avoid her, lifted her up after she went on her knees and hugged her.
Wumi Toriola had, two months ago, publicly criticised Afeez for discussing her character during an interview on the African A-List podcast. Afeez had said the actress’s roles in films were “similar to her character in real life”, adding that “violence is her comfort zone”.
In response, Wumi, in a now-deleted video on her Instagram page, berated the veteran actor, describing the interview as “rubbish”.
Many social media users criticised the actress, insisting that Afeez’s assessment was accurate. Following the online backlash, Wumi Toriola was reportedly admitted to hospital.