A controversial movie scene featuring Nollywood actors Yemi Solade and Sanusi Izihaq, popularly known as Apa, has sparked heated debates on social media. The clip, shared by their colleague Rotimi Salami on Instagram, shows the actors portraying lovers in the film “5 Alive”.
In the scene, Yemi Solade is seen pecking Apa on the cheek and holding him closely, a depiction meant to highlight the actors' on-screen chemistry and artistic range. However, the portrayal quickly became the center of a social media storm, drawing backlash from many Nigerians.
Critics expressed discomfort with the intimate depiction, accusing the actors of attempting to introduce same-sex relationships into Nollywood. Some commenters labeled the scene as an attempt to normalize homosexuality in a traditionally conservative industry.
The reactions varied widely, with some defending the scene as a bold step in storytelling and artistic expression, while others condemned it for challenging cultural norms.
