In the stormy swirl of allegations shaking the foundations of Nollywood’s Yoruba film sector, veteran actor and director Kunle Afod has stepped into the spotlight—not for a blockbuster premiere, but to deny claims of sexual misconduct and professional sabotage.
The drama unfolded when Afod, during a candid sit-down on Seun Oloketuyi TV, addressed the persistent whispers and social media chatter about sex-for-roles culture in the industry. With poise and defiance, he challenged anyone leveling accusations against him to speak openly and provide concrete evidence.
“Let’s stop the shadows and speak with names,” Afod said, brushing off the narrative that actresses must offer sexual favours for screen time. “Relationships happen everywhere, even in banks. But talent—not intimacy—gets you cast,” he stated firmly.
But the plot thickened with a twist straight out of a Nollywood script. Actress Motilola Akinlami took to social media, accusing Afod of blacklisting her from productions following the end of their alleged romantic entanglement. According to her, the actor wielded his influence like a sword, urging filmmakers to shut her out for nearly five years.
“I lost roles, I lost my voice in the industry… all because I said no,” she lamented in a viral video that quickly became the talk of the town.
The controversy didn’t stop at Afod. His wife, Desola, also entered the fray—albeit indirectly—with a cryptic social media post that seemed to mock those anticipating drama in her marriage. Calm and unbothered, she played it cool, leaving followers to decipher the meaning behind her subtle shade.
This explosive episode has reignited long-standing conversations about the murky waters of Nollywood’s casting culture—where ambition, power, and personal boundaries often clash. While some insiders defend the industry’s integrity, others are calling for a serious shakeup, demanding transparency, protection for whistleblowers, and clear ethical standards.
For Kunle Afod, the spotlight may feel a little too hot right now—but it’s a spotlight that could illuminate deeper truths long hidden behind the scenes of Nigeria’s beloved movie machine.
As the dust settles, one thing is clear: Nollywood is no longer just telling stories—it’s living them.
