Nigerian actress Eniola Ajao has expressed her sincere apologies to Nigerians for the drama that occurred following her decision to name trans woman Bobrisky as the ‘Best Dressed Female’ at the premiere of the movie Beast of Two Worlds.
The actress utilized her Instagram account on Thursday, March 28, 2024, to acknowledge and accept accountability for the controversy and turmoil that arose following the release of the movie premiere.
She wrote, “Dear Esteemed Members of the Public, I write to you today with a heavy heart, filled with regret and remorse over the events that unfolded at my movie premiere, BEAST OF TWO WORLDS ‘AJAKAJU,’ #ajakajuthemovie on Sunday, 24th March, 2024. I address you all today, taking full responsibility and seeking your pardon with my deepest regrets for the distress and turmoil caused by the events surrounding the selection of Best Dressed at the premiere of ‘AJAKAJU.'”
The actress apologised to the Muslim community, stressing that she respects the significance of the sacred month and meant no disrespect. “I want to extend my sincerest apologies to the Muslim community, especially during this sacred month of Ramadan. I acknowledge and respect the significance of this time, and it was never my intention to offend or upset anyone with the proceedings of our premiere,” she said.
She also apologised to women saying, “To the women in our society, I want to express my profound apologies. As a woman myself, I understand the importance of upholding and honouring our gender with dignity and respect. I want to assure you that I hold the utmost reverence for womanhood, and I would never intentionally engage in any behaviour that diminishes or disparages the role of women in our society.”
In addition, she made a heartfelt apology to veterans actor Femi Adebayo, his wife, and Dayo Amusa, who engaged in a heated argument on social media regarding the issue. Ajao sincerely expressed her regrets to Bobrisky for the ensuing controversy, emphasizing that her intentions were never to cause any harm.
In an effort to rectify her errors, she selected two women, Bode Alao and another guest from the premiere, as the recipients of the Best Dressed title. Additionally, she made a solemn promise to compensate each of them with a generous sum of ₦1,000,000 as a heartfelt gesture of her apology.
It is important to mention that Ajao had openly acknowledged during an interview with Arise News TV that selecting Bobrisky was a deliberate decision made to enhance the promotion of the movie.
