Nollywood actress Habibat Jinad has publicly accused prominent actor Lateef Adedimeji of declining a role in her film project and blocking her on social media for approximately four years. Jinad expressed deep disappointment over the incident but emphasized her decision to move forward professionally despite the setback.
The actress revealed that Adedimeji only unblocked her in January 2025, after years of unexplained communication cutoff. Jinad stated she never understood the reason behind his actions and chose to speak out to address how fame transforms some colleagues in the entertainment industry.
The Controversial Movie Offer
Jinad recounted the painful encounter: “I approached Lateef for a role in my movie project. He responded bluntly that he only works with ‘fortunate people.’ His words deeply hurt me at first. Naturally, I wondered who he considered unfortunate. However, I eventually moved past the incident professionally.”
Four-Year Social Media Block
The actress described the extended social media blockade: “He blocked me for nearly four years without explanation. The block was only lifted in January this year. I never understood what prompted such extreme action from a colleague.” Jinad clarified her motivation for speaking out wasn’t to stir controversy but to highlight behavioral changes in peers after achieving fame.
Addressing Fame’s Impact
“My intention isn’t to create drama,” Jinad emphasized. “I simply want to show how some colleagues transform when fame arrives. This experience reflects broader patterns in our industry that deserve discussion.” The actress maintained her focus remains on her career despite the incident.
Adedimeji, renowned for emotional performances in Yoruba films including “Ayinla,” “Lisabi,” and “Jagun Jagun,” hasn’t publicly responded to these allegations. Industry observers await his perspective on the claims made by his colleague.
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