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Nollywood Actress Etinosa Idemudia calls out Frederick Leonard for blocking her on Instagram

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Etinosa Idemudia calls out Frederick Leonard on social media 
Etinosa Idemudia calls out Frederick Leonard for blocking her
  • Etinosa Idemudia called out Frederick Leonard for blocking her on Instagram after she commented on his behaviour on set
  • The friction started when Leonard posted a video of himself having an amazing time with his crew, and Etinosa jokingly pointed out the irony of his behaviour
  • Etinosa alleged that crew members are often mistreated in the industry and accused Leonard of making clout-chasing videos to appear compassionate

Nollywood actress and producer Etinosa Idemudia has publicly called out her colleague, Frederick Leonard, for blocking her on Instagram after she commented on his behaviour on set.

The friction started when Leonard posted a video on social media, showing him having an amazing time with his crew on the set of his movie Ije

However, Etinosa, known for her blunt and playful nature, took the initiative to jokingly make some remarks. She commented on the post, pointing out the irony of Frederick's behaviour, alleging that while he motivates his crew on his projects, he mistreats crew members on other sets on the video.

You dey ginger your crew but go to other person's set to traumatise their crew. Is it good? 😂😂😂😂”

Etinosa's comment was meant to be a lighthearted joke, but it struck a nerve with Frederick, who chose to block her on Instagram instead of addressing the issue privately.

The Benin-born actress expressed her frustration, claiming that her statement must have been true, hence Frederick's decision to block her. 

She also criticised Frederick's treatment of crew members, stating that many prefer to avoid working with him.

In an open letter that stated an apology and a blunt call out, she wrote,

Dear Frederick Leonard
You can block me for cracking a simple joke with you!! It was an obvious joke you could have deleted or come to my DM to say haba babe I don't like it and I'll sharply apologise and delete. 
“It was never intended to hurt you but I guess it hurt SO MUCH BECAUSE IT'S TRUE!!! Thunder fire you. Block me so you can sleep at night but you cannot block that voice in your head TELLING YOU THE TRUTH. 
“The truth is bitter. Crew Members are human beings!! Stop treating them like ANIMALS and making Clout Chasing videos to look like a good person.. A lot of Crew Members turn down jobs when they hear you are on it. That's deep bro, Only your friend will tell you your mouth is smelling. You have blocked your sister too. You will keep blocking my dear.”

The actress alleged that crew members are often mistreated in the industry and accused Leonard of making clout-chasing videos to appear compassionate. Etinosa later apologised to Frederick, calling him her "big brother and former friend," but admitted that the situation deeply hurt her.

My mother always complains about the way I joke, saying that not everybody sometimes finds it funny. I truly apologize to my big brother and former friend Frederick. This thing pain me I no go lie. Kilagbe kileju. It is well❤️”

At the time of press, Fredrick Leonard has not addressed the issue. 

Netizens weigh in on Etinosa's open letter to Frederick Leonard

Here are some reactions below:

@deyemitheactor commented: “You and problem!”

@stanley_ontop commented: “You have said it all, He blocked me too cox I told him the truth, he always down grade crew members”

@tosinsilverdam commented: “This is the Etinosa I love oooo, energy 🙌🙌”

@fay_egooyibol commented: “Only few understands etinosa la playful soul”

@gifts_touch commented: “I have worked with her and I swear she's a very loving soul…”

@iam_emmafavour commented: “A lot of people have complained about him, i friend of my told me how he humiliated a crew member of set, a makeup artist and give her money in Present of people to buy perfume so she can stop smelling omo I feel for the person when I hard the story”

@odugwo_na_south commented: “Na Una know watin concern me now na when is the new movie coming out”

@theofficialgeefty commented: “You've proven this general statement; in every joke there's always an atom of truth. This is all I'll say”

@eniturn commented: “We love you like that be joking with only me you will not hear”

@mc_saintly commented: “Someone just have to tell him the truth. I have witnessed it before, He is like that.”

@phat_fifi commented: “I thought she was apologizing but she stood her ground mama”

@just_mezie commented: “You just proved that the comment wasn't a joke. You would have followed your own advice and go to him Dm but you chose to go "whine" him on his page and he blocked you. You don't tell people how to react after triggering them.”

@uchenabs commented: “The crew members can speak for themselves, Frederick has paid his dues and doesn't deserve this level of disrespect from you or anyone else. Please let's try and be civil. It shouldn't be that hard

‘So na film,’ Fans react to Etinosa's relationship revelation

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia revealed her new relationship with Alex Bud on her social media page. 

Following her announcement, she released a new movie, Perfect Client, featuring her lover and Nigerians reacted with a mix of shock, amusement, and admiration for the actress's win-win public stunt. 

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