Nollywood actress Wunmi Toriola recently lost her temper while filming on a movie set, expressing frustration over what she described as the producers’ careless attitude towards her safety during an intense and dramatic scene. The incident has sparked widespread reactions online.
The dramatic scene featured Toriola in the role of a wife being physically assaulted by an abusive partner. However, the actress became visibly upset as the intensity of the action exceeded her tolerance, leaving her feeling unsafe and unprotected during the shoot.
Toriola directed her anger at the producers for failing to step in and halt the scene or request a retake, accusing them of prioritizing potential accolades for their film over her personal well-being. She criticized them for being negligent, particularly regarding the physical toll the scene was taking on her.
In the viral video capturing the moment, Toriola was heard saying: “Cut na! Or are you all unfortunate? Is it until AY kills me? Because you want to collect AMVCA award? This category is not sponsored. Because of N200K, cut Brother Mojeed. Do you want to wound me? Don’t you know I bleached?”
The clip has since gone viral, eliciting mixed reactions from fans and industry insiders alike. While some sympathized with Toriola, highlighting the critical need for better safety measures and actor protection on set, others took issue with her choice of words, particularly her remark about her bleached skin. This has stirred a broader conversation on professionalism in Nollywood productions.
A social media user @TrulyDearest_ wrote: “This is hilarious 😂😂😂 the guy fully entered the character but the lady did not understand her own character.”
Another user @Brightgoldenboy commented: “I no dey hear Yoruba, but I hear this one and he choke. No be die she come die, na film she come act.”
Watch the video below …
Acting is really hard 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/njg6Dpvglq
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