How Omotola Tried To Get A Co-Star Fired For Speaking Igbo In A Hollywood Movie

Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde did not state that she tried to get a co-star fired; rather, she shared what she described as one of her most embarrassing experiences in Hollywood regarding cultural accuracy. During an interview, Omotola recounted filming an African-inspired movie in Hollywood where an Igbo actor struggled with the Yoruba language required for the role. Omotola stated that she approached the producers to explain the linguistic and cultural discrepancy, hoping they would address it for the sake of proper representation. However, the female producer in charge dismissed her concerns, looking her in the face and saying, "I don't care."