- Public Apology: Actor Ijoba Lande has apologized to filmmaker Funke Akindele after a viral video sparked backlash.
- Clarification on Payment: Lande explained that the viral clip was edited and misrepresented his original statements, claiming he meant to say N190,000, not N90,000.
- Fear of Legal Action: Lande begged Akindele not to take legal action, fearing the consequences could ruin his life.
Actor Ijoba Lande has made a public apology to filmmaker Funke Akindele after a controversial video discussing his past earnings went viral. In an emotional Instagram video, Lande prostrated before the camera, pleading for forgiveness and urging the public to help him make amends with Akindele.
Lande clarified that the viral clip was edited and misrepresented his original statements. He claimed that he initially mentioned N190,000 but made a slip of the tongue, which led to the N90,000 figure gaining traction. Lande emphasized that he never intended to tarnish Akindele’s image and begged her not to take legal action, fearing the consequences could ruin his life.
The controversy began when a video of Lande discussing his payment for a role in one of Akindele’s productions went viral. Lande explained that he was highlighting the importance of actors agreeing on payment terms before accepting roles and narrated how the incident unfolded.
