Eniola Badmus Rejects Prayer for Life to Reflect Nigeria’s Struggles
Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus found herself at the center of controversy during Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebration. On October 1, 2024, Badmus posted photos on Instagram adorned in the national colors of green and white, accompanied by a heartfelt message celebrating the country’s values of peace, unity, and prosperity. Her post aimed to inspire hope for a brighter Nigeria, as the nation marked another year of independence.
However, the reactions from her followers took an unexpected turn. One netizen, identified as @Ujudencii, left a comment wishing for Badmus’ life to decline in value like the naira and for her circumstances to reflect Nigeria’s current struggles. In response, rather than accept the prayer, Badmus turned it back on the commenter, wishing them the same.
The exchange quickly went viral, with many netizens chiming in. Some users humorously noted that if Badmus believed in Nigeria’s progress, she should have said “Amen” to the prayer. Comments like “Simple say Amen! … she no fit say😂😂😂” and “I thought she said Nigeria is a good country, why is she now scared for it to happen to her?” highlighted the growing debate around the actress’ stance on the country’s situation.
As the discussion spread across social media, fans questioned why Badmus seemed unwilling to embrace the prayer if she truly believed in the nation’s progress. The incident sparked further discussions about the public’s perception of Nigeria’s current state and the actress’ support for the country’s leadership.
