Lagos, Nigeria — Popular Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye has gone public with shocking revelations about a former close friend, accusing her of envy, betrayal, and attempting to destroy her romantic relationship. The emotional exposé, which played out on the actress’s Instagram page on Tuesday, has since sparked heated reactions online, with fans and fellow celebrities offering support and condemnation in equal measure.
Ademoye, a multiple award nominee best known for her roles in films like Sugar Rush, detailed how the unnamed ex-friend, who was once a struggling aspiring actress, rode on her goodwill for fame—only to turn bitter and competitive.
“I once had a friend who wanted to become an actor. I was already in the limelight, AMVCA-nominated twice, and I made sure she looked the part anytime we went out together,” Bimbo wrote. “I shopped for her—clothes, shoes, bags—everything. I wanted her to succeed too.”
But what began as mentorship and sisterhood soon spiraled into rivalry. According to Bimbo, the first red flag came during the premiere of a movie in which she played the lead role. After getting styled and dressed, she was stunned to see her friend show up in the same gown—only in a different color.
“I let it slide,” she said, “but my sister called it out as disrespectful. And from there, it became a pattern. Every event, she tried to outdress me—and guess what? I was still footing the bill.”
As the friendship wore thin, the final straw came during a period of illness. Bimbo said the friend ghosted her completely—only to resurface by creating a fake Instagram account to troll her online.
The most hurtful part, Bimbo alleged, was when the former friend tried to ruin her relationship by messaging her boyfriend—spreading false information and even attempting to seduce him.
“She began messaging my boyfriend at the time with lies. Then she tried to link up with him romantically. Tell me why this daughter of Jezebel did that?” Bimbo wrote in a now-viral post.
While she did not name the ex-friend, Bimbo’s emotional post was laced with pain and a sense of betrayal that struck a chord with her followers.
The actress has since moved on, but her story has reignited the conversation around toxic friendships and the hidden dangers of misplaced trust in the entertainment industry. Reactions on social media have ranged from sympathy to outrage, with fans urging her to stay strong and stay guarded.
“She showed you who she really was,” one user commented. “Thank God you saw it in time.”
With no further details revealed, many expect this to be the last Bimbo will say on the matter—but the dust it has stirred is far from settling.
