A scene of Popular Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade in a intimate act with co-star Sanusi Izihaq popularly known as Apa has sparked strong reactions amongst fans on social media.
TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the veteran actor in a bid to promote a new movie titled 5Alive, became the center of controversy after an intimate scene that portrayed the veteran and his co-star, Apa as lovers surfaced online.
In the video that was shared, Yemi could be seen displaying affection—pecking Apa on the cheek and holding him in a tight embrace.
Many of the actor’s fans in reaction to the video, accused the actors of attempting to normalize homosexuality as the movie isn’t like what conservative Nollywood industry protrays.
One particular critic, known simply as Dunni launched a personal attack on Yemi, writing in Yoruba, “Mo sorry but ara yin o ya,” which translates to, “I’m sorry, but you are not okay.”
Another critic, murphywonder wrote: ”Imagine DENZEL Washington playing a Gay scene 😂 protect ur legacy. Am sure Taiwo ogogo would not take this ROLE SMH.”
mrs.morixn wrote: ”Nooooooooo! 😭😭😭 so this old man go deny say ein no be gay after this movie? Haha 🤣(sorry for the laugh).”
Yemi wrote: ”I swear the movie Na Nonsense. I no fit even finish am @apankufor1 why you take that roll @salamirotimi you self fall my hand I no fit watch that movie as I like Una to reach .The last time a fellow guy tried giving me a peck…. mo da igbaju bo weere.”
A fan of the actor, kelvin_edum, unlike the others said, ”I said it. A day will come when Nigerians will finally accept people for who and what they stand for.”
Reacting to the criticisms, the veteran responded saying, Yoruba, “Orí bàbá ẹ to wà ní ọgbà wèrè lo ń bá wí,” meaning, “It’s your father’s head in the asylum you are talking to.”
5Alive was released on YouTube on November 14, 2024.
The film features a diverse cast, including Allwell Adaramola, Rotimi Salami, Yetunde Odunsi, Jumoke Salam and Victoria Adeboye.