Actress Habibat Jinad has accused her colleague Lateef Adedimeji of refusing to feature in her movie because he wanted to act only with “fortunate people.”
Habibat made the revelation in a video shared on Instagram on Wednesday, where she spoke about their past relationship and how fame, according to her, has changed the actor.
She said, “There was a time I wanted to shoot a movie and I told Lateef Adedimeji that he would be part of it. He told me point-blank that he only wants to feature in movies with fortunate people. I was like, who are those who are not fortunate? I was pained at first by his statement, but I moved on.”
The actress added that Lateef blocked her for about four years and only unblocked her in January 2025.
“He blocked me for like four years and only unblocked me in January 2025,” she said. “I never understood what led to such action.”
Habibat explained that her intention was not to stir controversy but to express her disappointment over how fame can change people in the entertainment industry.
“I decided to speak out now, not to cause any drama, but to show how some of my colleagues change once fame comes their way,” she said.
Lateef Adedimeji is one of Nollywood’s most celebrated Yoruba actors. He gained recognition for his emotional performances and has starred in several hit movies including Ayinla, Lisabi and Jagun Jagun.
As of the time of this report, the actor has not responded to Habibat’s allegations.
