The recent presidential elections have sparked significant discord among some entertainers. From the campaign season leading up to the election last Saturday, various entertainers engaged in public disputes, often attacking one another for differing opinions and actions. Saturday Beats examines some of these conflicts and the reasons behind them.
One notable feud involved actresses Destiny Etiko and Lizzy Gold, who criticized their colleague Eniola Badmus. The conflict arose when Badmus posted images of kampalas (traditional fabric) on Instagram, claiming they would be used to celebrate the victory of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate. This post came on a Sunday while the Independent National Electoral Commission was still collating election results. Etiko responded by sharing a screenshot of Badmus with the fabric, captioning it, “They are already even selling ‘aso-ebi’. I cannot believe this. Are you not so useless and senseless, this woman?” Supporting Etiko, popular skit maker Aloma Isaac, known as Zicsaloma, added, “My sister, I shock too. All these things happening mean nothing to them. They are just interested in him (Tinubu) being declared winner, even if people are being killed and the country is on fire. Sentiment over logic.” In defense, Badmus warned Etiko not to provoke her, stating, “Aunty, don’t come for me. You are not Uber. That post is just cruise. Don’t take it too serious. It is copied cruise.” Lizzy Gold also chimed in, calling Badmus “very stupid” for making kampalas for the swearing-in, labeling her a “useless human being” who does not care about Nigeria’s progress.
Another conflict emerged between actress Iyabo Ojo and Adams Kehinde, also known as Lege Miami. Ojo had publicly supported Peter Obi of the Labour Party, maintaining her stance despite criticism
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