Bimbo Ademoye denies claims of using emotional videos to promote films
Nollywood actress and producer Bimbo Ademoye has dismissed allegations that her emotional displays on social media are calculated attempts to promote her movies. The actress, who recently released a film
- By Yewande Fasan
Nollywood actress and producer Bimbo Ademoye has dismissed allegations that her emotional displays on social media are calculated attempts to promote her movies.
The actress, who recently released a film on her YouTube channel, had earlier shared a video addressing challenges affecting the upload of the project.
Her reaction, however, triggered mixed responses online, with some users questioning the timing and intent of the emotional post. One critic, identified as Damola, described the display as repetitive and unconvincing.
According to the user, the video was “tiring,” arguing that Ademoye’s recurring narrative about facing challenges lacked credibility.
“Bimbo Ademoye dropping a video with puffy red eyes on her film’s release day, talking about how the devil is trying to test her. The script is so tiring at this point,” he wrote.
In response, Ademoye stressed that she invests significant effort and resources into her film production and that it’s unfair to suggest she relies on emotional tactics.
“Don’t do that. Am I supposed to be battling people over stealing my film title and thumbnail? Do you think I just pick people’s pictures and merge them? I organise proper photoshoots. I still pay for thumbnails and posters, only for someone to steal my hard work. Then someone says this is a strategy. What bloody strategy?” she said.
“I have people who sacrifice their time and energy for me. Nobody sleeps. So you now think the way I would promote my film is to cry?” she added.
Ademoye revealed she’s faced several production challenges, handling them privately without seeking public sympathy.
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According to her, she remains committed to giving her best, saying that using tears or pity would undermine her hard work.
The actress emphasised her strength and dedication to her craft, dismissing claims that she seeks pity or uses emotional displays as a promotional tool.
“There was a restriction on Ruse that we had to call Google to resolve. I didn’t come online to complain; I handled it myself. Then ‘Fame and Fury’ and ‘Homecoming’ went well. Even with ‘Broken Hallelujah’, I went through a lot, but I didn’t come online to cry,” she added.
“I was supposed to produce six movies last year, but I only did four due to certain challenges. This is not unnecessary, because it’s only a matter of time before people start to believe that I come online to seek pity. I am a very strong woman; I don’t need pity.
“I do all of this to give my best, so do you think I would use tears to water down everything I’ve been through? Be careful.”
