Nollywood actress and producer, Bolaji Ogunmola, has spoken out in defense of her co-star, Daniel Etim-Effiong, following backlash over a scene in the promotional video for their new movie, Summer Rain.

The video, which has been making rounds online, features the duo in an intimate moment as part of their characters’ romantic storyline.

While some fans praised the chemistry, others criticised Daniel for the passionate kiss, questioning how it aligns with his status as a married man.

In a post shared on her X account on Friday, Ogunmola addressed the criticism, stressing that the scene was entirely professional and part of their job as actors.

She explained, “Promotional shoot/content is part of an actor’s contractual obligations. Were there cameras there? Yes. Tons of people there? Yes. Was he there as a husband? No. He’s an actor playing a character called Adimchi, who’s ridiculously in love with Murewa. Was he professional? Yes!”

The incident also reignited discussions about Daniel’s wife, Toyosi Etim-Effiong, and her perspective on her husband’s work.

Speaking on a podcast in December, Toyosi opened up about navigating moments of jealousy in their marriage.

The third edition of the Timaya Day Concert was a resounding success, as the iconic musician filled the Samson Siasia Stadium with an impressive 20,000 fans.

The event, which took place in Yenagoa, Bayelsa on January 1, featured an electrifying lineup of performances from some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars.

Timaya, the headlining act, delivered an unforgettable performance, thrilling the crowd with his hit songs.

He was joined on stage by fellow music heavyweights, including Rudeboy, Patoranking, Kcee, Ruger, Duncan Mighty, King Perry, and Stereo Man.

Popular comedian Brodda Shaggi entertained the audience as the event host.

The event was attended by the Governor of Bayelsa, Duoye Diri, and other government officials, who came to show their support for the music icon and the state’s vibrant entertainment industry.

Cynthia Morgan has revealed why she will never reach out to Burna Boy amid the controversy surrounding his rumoured past relationship with Uju Stella.

In a recent post on her Instagram story, Morgan claimed people advised her to contact Burna Boy regarding Stella’s interview.

In the interview, Stella alleged that she and Burna Boy dated for three years and she got pregnant for him.

In the post, Morgan said she can’t reach out to Burna Boy because he is still upset that she didn’t believe him when Stella made the accusations in 2016.

The songstress also took a shot at men, arguing that they tend to lie and get angry when others don’t believe them.

“For those sending me messages to reach out to Burna Boy, I won’t. If it was me I would reach out but he is probably still mad that I didn’t believe he didn’t impregnate Uju Stella in 2016,” she wrote.

“That’s what most men do. They lie and get mad when you don’t believe them. Something he finally admitted to online 8 years later. You all leave me alone. All the best Damini.”

Morgan and Burna Boy have collaborated on music, with their 2016 song ‘Acting Bad’ a notable example.

There were also rumours of a romantic relationship between the two singers in 2015, although the pair did not confirm it.