Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has reignited her public feud with younger actress Nneoma Ukpabi following a disagreement sparked by Nneoma’s revealing outfit at Ruby Ojiakor’s wedding.
The ongoing conflict has now reached a new height, bringing to light deeper issues beyond just fashion choices.
The controversy started when Nneoma Ukpabi wore a dress with a plunging neckline and visible cleavage to the wedding, drawing widespread criticism on social media.
Rita Edochie quickly expressed her disapproval, calling out the outfit as inappropriate, especially for formal white wedding events.
However, Nneoma fired back with a warning to Rita, threatening to expose “dirty secrets” if the veteran actress continued to speak against her.
Despite this threat, Rita remained unfazed and responded with a strong and detailed statement, refusing to engage in name-calling but standing firm on her views about decency and professionalism.
In her rebuttal, Rita exposed an incident involving the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) to explain the roots of their conflict.
She revealed that she once chaired a probe panel in Imo State and accused Nneoma of asking her to cover up financial misconduct to protect her ambitions within the guild.
Rita said, “I was the chairman of the probe panel committee, Imo State, constituted by AGN.
You kept calling and pleading with me to help cover you up and save your arse to prevent hampering your pursuit to become the AGN chairman’s second tenure because you embezzled their millions.
I said no!!! And presented your records as dirty as they were.”
Furthermore, Rita accused Nneoma of distancing herself after failing to accept her advice and described the younger actress’s behavior as a
“level of indecency second to none.”
She also dismissed claims that she was using Nneoma to grow her social media presence, pointing out Nneoma’s low influence in the media space:
“You’re not up to my feet as long as this industry is concerned. So, I’m still wondering how influential you can be to my page.”
Rita firmly stated,
“The truth doesn’t always go down well with people who are recalcitrant to advice and corrections.”
She emphasized her commitment to honesty, saying, “I have clean records, and they are visible enough.”
She reiterated her belief that Nneoma’s outfit was irresponsible and unhealthy for the image of the industry, warning others to avoid such negative influence.
This ongoing conflict between Rita Edochie and Nneoma Ukpabi highlights the challenges Nollywood faces regarding professionalism and public conduct.
Moreover, it stresses the importance of addressing such disputes properly to maintain respect within the industry.
In conclusion, the feud sparked by Nneoma Ukpabi’s wedding dress has evolved into a deeper disagreement involving accusations and allegations.
Rita Edochie’s firm stance calls for proper handling of the controversy rather than letting it escalate into personal attacks.
