Nollywood actress and producer Yetunde Barnabas has stirred reactions online as she vows to take action against trolls who rubbish her hard work.
Yetunde Barnabas shared a video of her experience while shooting a scene in one of her recent movies, Ojise. The actress accompanied the video with a lengthy caption, issuing a stern warning to those who try to downplay the efforts she put into her movies.
The actress explained that she tries to make unique movies on her own and has promoted Isese culture because she draws inspiration from tradition and culture.
Speaking about her experience making her latest project, Barnabas said the crew saw her movie as something out of the ordinary because they felt a presence, and she was also aware of the challenges that may arise from the film.
“I have always been different and unique with the kind of movies I make and that’s my own niche, In fact I believe I have supported and promoted Ìṣẹ̀ṣe in my own little way through my movies because I have always drawn inspiration from our culture, traditions, and spirituality.
“one faithful day,I listened to C&S songs for the very first time, and I felt something I couldn’t explain. There was a different kind of presence, a different kind of inspiration, and deep down, I knew there was a purpose behind it. Today, I understand that purpose much better.
From the very beginning of shooting OJISE (PROPHET), we knew this was not an ordinary movie. Everyone on set felt something different. We felt a presence, and I knew there would be challenges, but I also knew one thing: GOD WILL NOT BE MOCKED.
OJISE (PROPHET) is inspired by the life and story of MOSES ORIMOLADE, and I chose to tell this story in my own unique way, to preach the Gospel, inspire souls, celebrate faith, and at the same time entertain you.
At the end of the day, filmmaking is an art. It is created for you to watch, enjoy, learn from and appreciate the hard work and sacrifices that go into bringing a story to life. Constructive criticism is always welcome, because as filmmakers, we are constantly learning and growing.
But I honestly do not understand why criticism has to become curses, hatred, and wishing evil upon another person. And for this reason once Again AJEFUNKE you will not go scort free”
Her colleagues, including Temidayo Enitan, Mustapha Sholagbade, Jamiu Afeez, Regina Chukwu, Seyi Edun and others, praised her efforts.
Taking to the comment section, Yetunde vowed to go war on war against trolls who try to ruin her hard work.
Newsunplug reported that Yetunde Barnabas turned down an apology from film critic Ajefunke Kofoshi. The actress had previously called out the female movie critic for constantly bullying her, claiming Ajefunke had been paid to tarnish her work and personality, but she wouldn’t let it go.
Yetunde further noted that she has worked extremely hard to get where she is today, faced challenges, made sacrifices, and built her career from the ground up, and she wouldn’t allow anyone to destroy it.