Actor Adeniyi Johnson has called out filmmaker Bola Akande over the death of upcoming actor Ola Lawal, who reportedly died during a film shoot coordinated by the producer.
According to reports circulating online, Ola died while shooting a movie for Bola Akande.
The cast and crew were reportedly asked to shoot a scene beside a river where a shrine had been erected. The shoot allegedly took place around 9pm. Tragically, Ola fell into the river and drowned. His death was kept quiet for three days before the news surfaced.
Reacting to the incident in an Instagram post on Sunday, the 47-year-old expressed deep sorrow and disappointment over the way the matter has been handled, especially Bola Akande’s silence.
“SAD! SAD!! SAD!!! @bolaakande02 has refused to make a comment or post about this incident. We’re shocked and saddened by OLA’s passing. Your silence is deafening,” he wrote.
While clarifying that no one is accusing Bola of causing the actor’s death, Adeniyi stressed the need for the filmmaker to acknowledge the tragedy, explain what happened, and support the grieving family.
“We’re not blaming you for his death, but we urge you to acknowledge the situation, share your side of the story, and consider supporting the family,” he said.
He also revealed that the late actor’s father is heartbroken and feels disrespected by Bola’s alleged response after Ola’s passing.
“The father feels disrespected, citing a lack of human feeling by requesting the brother’s account number shortly after OLA’s passing, as if he were for sale,” Adeniyi wrote.
He praised actor Segun Okeowo for being the only one who has consistently shown empathy and concern, calling him “the sole caller.”
“Mr. @segunokeowo_kso has been the sole caller, showing empathy. We demand justice for OLA’s dignity and a proper burial. We’ll keep pushing for accountability,” he added.
As of the time of this report, Bola Akande has yet to issue any public statement regarding the actor’s death.
