Actress Biola Bayo Announces Separation; Laide Bakare Responds to Backlash Over Viral Video
Nigerian actress Biola Bayo on Tuesday announced her separation from her husband, Oluseyi, drawing support and mixed reactions across social media.
Amid the conversation, fellow actress Laide Bakare posted a video on Friday that quickly stirred controversy. In the clip, Bakare is heard saying, “Bad commenters and trolls association, something must be wrong with you. All of us will eat breakfast. Asiko lo ma ya to. Good morning people,” she added, referencing a common Nigerian phrase often used to describe heartbreak or relationship woes.
The timing of the post led many online to believe Bakare was mocking Bayo’s announcement, prompting swift backlash from fans and social media users.
However, Bakare later clarified her remarks in a follow-up statement, denying any ill intent toward her colleague. “Please let us all be guided. It is still June 5th here in California, to be precise. I can never shade my own sister, Biola Bayo. My prayers are with you,” she wrote. “I didn’t get any updates. I was busy with my daughter’s graduation. Trolls are evil.”
Bakare emphasized that the timing was purely coincidental and urged the public to refrain from spreading negativity during what she described as a sensitive time.