If Nollywood ever runs out of scripts, no worries — X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram have got us covered, serving up real-time drama and savage clapbacks worthy of a whole season of Jenifa’s Diary. Mid-2025, the internet has already delivered gold, with fans flooding comment sections with “LMAO” and “This one na classic!”
1. Iyabo Ojo vs. Tanzanian Blogger Mange Kimambi: Cultural Clash Online
In June 2025, Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo clapped back hard at Tanzanian blogger Mange Kimambi, who criticized her daughter Priscilla Ojo and her husband Juma Jux’s social media wedding posts and cultural wedding traditions.
Mange suggested the couple should “stay off social media for 5 months” until after elections and that they could continue later—comments that didn’t sit well with Iyabo.
She took to Instagram to defend her daughter’s union, wedding customs, and family privacy, telling Mange bluntly:
“Keep my daughter out of your affairs.”
Priscilla and Juma’s eight wedding ceremonies—held both in Tanzania and Nigeria—had already sparked widespread online debate about cross-cultural norms and celebration styles.
2. Angela Okorie vs. Mercy Johnson & Regina Daniels: The Triple Takedown
What started as a simple birthday shoutout in August 2024 exploded into one of Nollywood’s most talked-about feuds involving three leading ladies: Mercy Johnson, Angela Okorie, and Regina Daniels.
Angela’s simmering beef with Mercy dates back years, with accusations flying about shady behavior—including voodoo—wrapped in cryptic, biting online rants.
Then Regina Daniels posted a heartfelt birthday tribute calling Mercy her “mother,” sparking Angela’s fury. Despite no previous issues with Regina, Angela unfollowed her and slammed her for disloyalty. She even dragged Regina’s marriage to 64-year-old politician Ned Nwoko into the mess, questioning her morals and calling her advice meaningless.
Regina clapped back, posting sweet photos with her husband and later dropping a viral message reminding Angela of their history—how she helped Angela through her first movie struggles despite jealousy on Angela’s part.
In June 2025, Angela resurfaced with a video “concerned” about Mercy’s health—but quickly shifted to demand Mercy apologize to everyone she’s wronged in the industry, accusing her of hypocrisy.
Regina fired back fiercely, calling Angela “mad” and warning her against forgetting who helped her succeed.
The online war heated up, with Angela attacking Regina’s marriage again and Regina throwing shade about Angela’s past pursuit of the same man.
Meanwhile, Mercy kept quiet, choosing grace over the noise, sharing only subtle messages about strength and resilience.
3. Segun Arinze & Emeka Ike: Feud Finally Resolved
The feud that began in 2009 during the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) presidential election seemed never-ending, with Emeka Ike taking legal steps after losing to Segun Arinze.
But in April 2025, Segun Arinze finally confirmed the feud was over. He called Emeka “a fine actor” and said their dispute was never personal—it was just about AGN leadership. He said:
“We still talk and laugh about those things. What are we having enemies for? Travel light… He is my friend, and I have invited him for lunch whenever he is around.”
Fans breathed a sigh of relief as two Nollywood legends put aside their differences.
4. Eniola Badmus vs. Laide Bakare: Red Carpet Showdown
At the April 14, 2025 premiere of Owambe Thieves, Nollywood actresses Eniola Badmus and Laide Bakare clashed in front of stunned guests.
It started when Laide tried to record a dance-floor video with Eniola, who snapped back:
“Must I be in your video? Don’t film us together, we are not friends.”
Laide pushed back hard, shouting in Yoruba:
“Are you mad? What type of embarrassment is this? Are you insane?”
The viral video sparked massive reactions. Laide accused Eniola of being “evil” and “bitter,” claiming she’d helped Eniola early in her career and was hurt by the public confrontation.
Eniola, however, chose the high road, posting messages about strength and unity:
“True strength lies not in conflict, but in unity… Let us avoid conflict, not because we are weak, but because we are wise.”
5. 2Baba & Annie Macaulay-Idibia: Divorce Drama Unfolds Online
On January 26, 2025, 2Baba shocked fans by announcing on Instagram that he and Annie had separated and filed for divorce.
He initially claimed his account was hacked but later admitted he posted the announcement himself.
The news stirred up controversy. Media personality Toke Makinwa publicly criticized 2Baba for making the matter public. This drew a fierce reaction from Tiwa Savage’s ex-husband Teebillz, who told Makinwa to stay out of other people’s family business and warned her about forgiveness.
Later, Teebillz apologized publicly to Makinwa, saying his reaction was fueled by love for 2Baba and Annie and admitting he overreacted. He stressed the importance of setting a good example for his son, writing:
“Jamil can’t find out I disrespected one of her favorite aunties… What example am I setting?”
Fans on Twitter were divided—some sympathized with the emotional toll on the couple, others debated Annie’s behavior, and many wished for their mental well-being.
On a final note, Nollywood’s 2025 social media saga has been nothing short of a rollercoaster — filled with fiery clashes, unexpected reconciliations, and enough clap backs to keep us entertained well into the year’s end. Whether it’s queens throwing shade or legends making peace, one thing’s clear: the drama doesn’t just stay on screen anymore — it plays out live online for all to witness and react to.
So buckle up, because if 2025 is anything to go by, Nollywood’s real script is written in the comments section — and the tea keeps getting hotter!
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