On Thursday, emerging Nollywood actress, Temidayo Morakinyo, took to social media to accuse her senior colleague, actor Shoneye Olamilekan, also known as Papa Show, of allegedly assaulting her on a movie set in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Temidayo shared a series of posts on her Instagram story, where she displayed her bleeding lips and recounted the incident. According to her, she had been on the movie set the previous day when Papa Show rudely called her to fetch him a drink. She expressed feeling humiliated by his tone but complied with his request.
Later, Temidayo reported the actor’s behavior to her bosses, Niyi Johnson and Afeez Seriki, who assured her they would address the issue. However, the situation escalated when Papa Show, accompanied by others, allegedly arrived at the set the next day and physically attacked her. In her account, she claimed he repeatedly punched her in the face while hurling curses.
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Temidayo expressed her family’s demand for justice, as the assault has left her in pain. She questioned the motive behind the attack, stating that she had dutifully carried out her assigned tasks without complaint or attitude. She further highlighted the fact that she was assaulted after reporting Papa Show’s behavior to higher authorities.
The actress’s public accusation has drawn attention to the issue of violence and abuse within the entertainment industry. It serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful work environment for all individuals involved in film production.
As this incident unfolds, the hope is that appropriate actions will be taken to address the alleged assault, and that justice will be served for Temidayo Morakinyo.