Why I Slapped My Father On A Movie Set – Actor, Femi Adebayo

Femi Adebayo, the popular Nigerian actor and producer, has caused a stir by a revelation.

The actor sparked controversy after revealing he slapped his father, Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), on the set of the 2008 film ‘Taiwo Taiwo’.

In a video interview, Adebayo discussed the incident, which occurred while filming a scene where he played a notorious armed robber.

According to Adebayo, he was directed to break into a man’s residence to rob his father but when he arrived, his father refused to hand over the money. 

In the heat of the moment, Adebayo subconsciously raised his hand and slapped his father. 

He admitted that the action was not part of the script and expressed regret afterwards.

Adebayo also defended his actions, stating that he was trying to enhance his portrayal of the character. 

However, he also revealed that he apologised to his father after the incident but interestingly, his father praised him, saying that if he hadn’t hit him, he would have gotten in trouble.