Odunlade Adekola Replies Fan Criticising Charms In Yoruba Films: “We Will Use Bible Verses Next Time”

Nollywood star Odunlade Adekola has responded to a fan who criticised the use of charms and incantations in Yoruba historical films.

The fan had commended the new epic, War Lord (Olori Ogun), for showcasing the courage and exploits of pre-colonial Yoruba war lords but expressed concern over the constant depiction of supernatural elements. The fan wrote: “What I DISLIKE is the CONSTANT USE OF CHARM & INCANTATION … Can’t a WARLORD fight NEUTRALLY without being DIABOLICAL? YORUBA INDUSTRY should work on that.”

Odunlade, known for his wit, replied: “We will use bible verses next time.”

The exchange quickly went viral, with many fans defending Odunlade and the Yoruba film industry, arguing that charms and incantations are integral to the authentic portrayal of Yoruba history and culture.

His response reflects his humorous approach to criticism while maintaining the cultural richness that has become a hallmark of Yoruba cinema.