- Yoruba actor and filmmaker Jide Awobona is facing backlash on social media.
- The criticism stems from his portrayal of a woman in his upcoming film, “Rise With Me.”
- Awobona shared updates about the project, emphasizing its focus on women’s resilience and strength.
Yoruba actor and filmmaker Jide Awobona has faced widespread criticism on social media after portraying a woman for his upcoming movie, Rise With Me.
The actor, who recently shared updates about the project, explained that the film is meant to showcase the resilience and strength of women.
A photo that quickly went viral showed Awobona dressed in women’s attire while holding a baby. Alongside the image, he wrote:
“I honor the unbreakable spirit of women who overcome challenges, break barriers, and inspire future generations.”
His portrayal is intended to highlight the struggles women endure and their ability to triumph over adversity. Following the backlash over the yet-to-be-released film, Awobona addressed critics through his Instagram story, stating:
“What am I seeing about Rise With Me on X? What will now happen when the movie drops?”
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Read some comments below:
@Eminitybaba_:”There aren’t women again in the industry?”
@De-gal-glacis:”To think he’s a Muslim, haha.”
@Saadabidemi:”Proper nonsense.”
@MrAnuoluwapoO:”Just get another actor to play the role, how hard is that?”
@ComrEfemena:”I will not be watching this. This nonsense must not be normalised in Nigeria. We are gradually allowing this satanic agenda into the country as a norm.”
@Ammmeenah:”I don’t understand the fuss about this. Cross-gender acting is actually a thing, the act itself is entertainment. We’ve seen it in so many movies like White chicks, Madea, Sorority boys, Mulan, She’s the man etc.”
@IfectiveP:”Where’s the Jide Awobana, cos all I’m seeing is Mercy Johnson.”
@hopsy_braimoh:”Jide really sabi this acting but he doesn’t need all this lmao.”
@kimoranky:”After them go say them no see support , which kind skit be this ? Woman finish for industry?”
