Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Dismisses Rumoured Feud With Genevieve Nnaji

Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has addressed long-standing rumours of a rift between her and fellow screen icon Genevieve Nnaji, insisting there was never any real conflict between them.

Speaking during an interview on Yanga FM, Omotola clarified that while the public often believed the two actresses were at odds, the perception was largely fueled by fan narratives and industry hype rather than any personal dispute.

According to her, people do not necessarily have to be close friends to coexist peacefully, stressing that she and Genevieve maintained cordial communication behind the scenes.

“Na them start the quarrel before we know say we dey quarrel,” Omotola said, explaining that fans and observers created the rivalry narrative long before the actresses were even aware of it. “There was no quarrel.”

Responding to a question about whether there was ever a prolonged fallout between them before they appeared together in EJ, Omotola dismissed the idea, noting that they spoke normally off camera.

She compared the situation to how fans often pit popular music stars against each other, describing herself and Genevieve as early examples of such manufactured rivalries in the entertainment industry.

Omotola added that while some tension was inevitable due to competition and public comparisons — such as debates over who was the “hottest” actress at the time — these were misinterpreted as personal conflicts.

“We were young, everybody dey do her own thing,” she said, emphasizing that the so-called feud was more about industry pressure and public perception than any genuine animosity between them.