Prominent Yoruba actor and movie producer, Yomi Fabiyi, has addressed misconceptions surrounding his relationship with fellow actor, Bimpe Oyebade, also known as Mo Bimpe, and the claims of engaging in “sex for roles.”
Expressing his frustration, Yomi Fabiyi emphasized that he has been unfairly judged regarding his relationship with Mo Bimpe, whom he claimed he mentored.
According to Yomi, their initial encounter occurred in 2016 when he was preparing to shoot his film. At that time, Bimpe, a youth corps member, expressed her interest in acting, and he offered her a role.
Yomi Fabiyi recounted the sequence of events that transpired between them, including how he trained her for the role she played, ensuring that her lack of experience did not discourage other top Nollywood artists who were part of the movie.
Throughout his statement, Yomi Fabiyi reiterated that there was no sexual relationship between him and Mo Bimpe, emphasizing that his involvement was solely focused on mentoring her in the Nollywood profession.
He further explained that after the project concluded on the movie set, Mo Bimpe bid farewell and departed with a different actor, not Yomi, who had brought her into the industry.
Yomi Fabiyi emphasized that he did not see Mo Bimpe again until 2019 when she approached him for her own movie. However, he discovered that she had assembled his entire crew behind his back for the film, which he regarded as a betrayal.
Concluding his statement, Yomi Fabiyi asserted that Mo Bimpe had used him to achieve stardom and attempted to tarnish his reputation in the process. He firmly denied ever demanding sex in exchange for roles.
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