“You’re Not the Only Person From Agege,” Wumi Toriola Tells Desola Afod Amid Dispute

According to a report by Daily Post on Sunday, October 11, 2026, Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has advised her colleague, Desola Afod, to consider returning to her father’s name if she believes that using her former husband’s name is contributing to the disrespect she says she has experienced.

Wumi made the comment while reacting to Desola’s recent complaint about theatre professionals whom she accused of disrespecting her by addressing her by her name. The disagreement has attracted attention because of the way both actresses appear to differ on how such issues should be handled within the entertainment industry.

Desola, who recently revealed that she is 44 years old, had expressed her displeasure over an incident at a celebrity gathering. Although she did not publicly identify the person she believed had disrespected her, her comments drew a response from Wumi, who questioned why she had chosen to criticise theatre professionals as a group instead of addressing the individual involved.

Wumi argued that if Desola had a personal disagreement with someone, she should speak directly to that person rather than bring the wider entertainment community into the matter. In her view, identifying the person involved would make it easier to address the issue without creating tension among other professionals who may have had nothing to do with the incident.

The actress also brought up a previous disagreement involving herself and another colleague. She claimed that Desola had intervened in the matter but said she decided not to respond at the time because she wanted to avoid disrespecting Desola’s former husband.

Expressing her frustration, Wumi said she believed the complaints had continued for too long and urged Desola to handle the situation differently. She also pointed out that they both shared a connection to Agege, Lagos State, where she said she was born.

In her remarks, Wumi stated that Desola was not the only person with roots in Agege. She added that people in the entertainment industry sometimes present themselves in ways they believe will suit their public image, suggesting that fame can influence how individuals behave and relate to others.

Wumi’s comments have brought further attention to the disagreement between the two actresses. However, the full circumstances surrounding the alleged disrespect at the gathering remain unclear, as the person Desola reportedly referred to was not identified in the account.

The exchange has also raised questions about how celebrities should handle personal disagreements in public, particularly when their comments involve colleagues and other professionals in the same industry.

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