- Actress Bisola Badmus has publicly defended Biola Bayo amid the wave of criticism trailing the latter’s controversial interview with Baba Ijesha.
- Following intense social media pressure and a public rebuke from comedian Princess, Biola Bayo has deleted the interview from her YouTube and Instagram platforms.
- Biola Bayo has released a formal video statement apologizing to Nigerians and Iyabo Ojo, clarifying that she does not and will never support a rapist.
The Yoruba movie industry has been thrown into a state of heated debate following an interview conducted by actress and talk-show host Biola Bayo with embattled actor Baba Ijesha.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in the interview, which has since been taken down, Baba Ijesha addressed the rape allegations that led to his legal woes and spoke specifically about his relationship with actress Iyabo Ojo.
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The content sparked immediate outrage, with many Nigerians and industry figures, most notably comedian Princess, slamming the host for providing a platform to the convicted actor.
In the heat of the controversy, actress Bisola Badmus took to social media to offer a comforting voice to her embattled colleague.
Sharing a clip of the two on a movie set, Badmus praised Bayo’s “kindness and strength,” urging her to remain calm as “everything is under control.”
The gesture of solidarity comes at a time when Bayo is facing one of the most significant professional challenges of her career as a digital content creator.
Responding to the outcry, Biola Bayo expressed deep regret over the pain the interview may have caused.
In an emotional apology video, she sought to clarify her position, stating categorically that she remains a staunch advocate against sexual violence.
She specifically extended her apologies to Iyabo Ojo, who was a central figure in the original prosecution of the case.
While some fans have accepted the apology as a move towards accountability, others continue to debate the ethics of celebrity interviews involving sensitive criminal histories.
