Nollywood actor, Adeniyi Johnson has taken to social media to call out filmmaker Bola Akande over the death of upcoming actor Ola Lawal, who reportedly died during a film shoot coordinated by the producer.
According to reports, the upcoming actor and some crew member, were reportedly instructed to film a scene next to a river where a shrine had been set up. However, during the process, he tragically fell into the river and drowned. His death remained unreported for three days before the news surfaced.
Reacting, the 47-year-old via an Instagram post on Sunday, expressed disappointment over the way the matter has been handled, especially Bola Akande’s silence.
“SAD! SAD!! SAD!!! @bolaakande02 has refused to make a comment or post about this incident. We’re shocked and saddened by OLA’s passing. Your silence is deafening,” he wrote.
Adeniyi stressed that he is not accusing Bola of causing the actor’s death, but emphasized the need for the filmmaker to acknowledge the tragedy, explain what happened, and support the grieving family.
“We’re not blaming you for his death, but we urge you to acknowledge the situation, share your side of the story, and consider supporting the family,” he said.
He also revealed that the late actor’s father is heartbroken and feels disrespected by Bola’s alleged response after Ola’s passing.
“The father feels disrespected, citing a lack of human feeling by requesting the brother’s account number shortly after OLA’s passing, as if he were for sale,” Adeniyi wrote.
He furthe rpraised actor Segun Okeowo for being the only one who has consistently shown empathy and concern, calling him “the sole caller.”
“Mr. @segunokeowo_kso has been the sole caller, showing empathy. We demand justice for OLA’s dignity and a proper burial. We’ll keep pushing for accountability,” he added.
As of the time of this report, Bola Akande has yet to issue any public statement regarding the actor’s death.
