- Responding to the backlash, Cute Abiola firmly denied any intention to shade the veteran filmmaker
- According to Afolayan, he is uninterested in films grossing billions at the box office if his own financial returns remain minimal
- He clarified that the post was meant as personal encouragement inspired by his own experiences
Popular skit creator and actor Cute Abiola has dismissed claims that he took a swipe at renowned filmmaker Kunle Afolayan following the latter’s comments on cinema earnings and film marketing.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the controversy began after Kunle Afolayan, in a widely shared interview, expressed frustration with the demands of promoting cinema releases.
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The filmmaker revealed that he had stepped back from producing movies for the big screen because of the stress involved in marketing, noting that huge box office figures do not always translate into meaningful personal earnings.
According to Afolayan, he is uninterested in films grossing billions at the box office if his own financial returns remain minimal.
He questioned how some of his colleagues manage the intense publicity efforts, including constant content creation and costume changes, adding that such a routine is not for him.
His remarks came at a time when actresses Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham were celebrating major box office milestones of ₦2 billion and ₦1 billion respectively, sparking mixed reactions across the entertainment industry.
Funke Akindele later weighed in on the issue via Instagram, accusing Afolayan of being bitter and suggesting that he had fallen behind in the evolving movie space.
As the debate gained momentum, Cute Abiola shared a brief message on X, advising people to stay away from anything that could turn them into an “old taker.”
The post quickly drew criticism, with many social media users interpreting it as a subtle jab at Afolayan.
Responding to the backlash, Cute Abiola firmly denied any intention to shade the veteran filmmaker.
He clarified that the post was meant as personal encouragement inspired by his own experiences and not an attack on anyone in the industry.
The skit maker stressed that he holds Kunle Afolayan in high regard, describing him as a leader, and condemned those who assumed his message was aimed at the filmmaker.
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