Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye has become the center of online attention after a video showing her confronting a group of area boys during an outdoor film shoot went viral. The young men reportedly demanded money from the production crew, a common practice known as 'settlement' in Lagos.
Confrontation Caught on Camera
In the clip, Ademoye stood her ground against the men, who insisted on payment. Speaking in a mix of English and Nigerian Pidgin, she declared, 'I am a street girl, let me tell you. Ask around, when it comes to matters of the street, I like settling boys. But you don't come to me and tell me to give you a certain amount.' When one of the men denied begging, she retorted, 'Yes, you came to beg. You are even being proud of it.'
The situation escalated when a thug threatened to switch off her camera. Ademoye fired back, 'Camera that nobody in your generation has.' The men, numbering between three and five, did not physically attack or brandish weapons, but their presence visibly disrupted the shoot.
Online Reactions
The video sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many praising Ademoye's composure. User womanchefmedia commented, 'They have forgotten Bimbo is also a proper Lagosian? Ikorodu babe!' Another user, hormorpretty, said, 'These people do too much. Off camera like say na you get am Abi na your set. Way to go Bimbo.'
User fpackbeatz_official lamented, 'Everybody just Dey watch as Nigeria sink into destruction.' Uniqueeuniceo added, 'I love it when people can stand up for themselves and fight for themselves.' Thereal_bernie_ shared a similar experience: 'They need to stop all these thugs. Don't they have better things to do? The other day I was on set and if you see the way they gave the videographer punch... for what reason? Omo!'
Broader Context
The incident has reignited concerns about thug extortion on Nigerian movie sets, a challenge many filmmakers face when shooting in public spaces across Lagos. Ademoye's defiant stance has drawn sympathy and sparked debate about the difficulties of working in Nollywood.
In related news, Bimbo Ademoye previously opened up about her relationship with her mother, revealing that her mother left when she was just two years old, and as a result, they do not share a deep connection. She stated that she is fulfilling her duty as a child, but they are not close as her first betrayal came from her.
The actress has also been in the spotlight for a viral old video featuring her colleague Timini Egbuson, where he complimented her beauty and kissed her, eliciting mixed reactions from fans.
