Popular Nollywood actress Mide Martins and her movie producer spouse, Afeez Owo, have issued a heartfelt apology to their colleague, Wumi Toriola, regarding an unintentional error.
Wumi garnered attention on social media on Tuesday, October 17, when a video of her changing wigs while performing in the same scene circulated online.
In the viral clip, Wumi was seen confronting her partner when the unexpected happened.
The movie star’s wig was changed while she was still acting in the same scene.
The video, which made rounds, sparked mixed reactions as many mocked the continuity manager and director for the error, while others poked fun at the actress.
Taking to their Instagram page, Mide Martins and Afeez Owo, who were the producers of the movie, tendered an apology to Wumi Toriola.
In a joint statement, they noted how it was an expensive error from the production crew at the editing stage.
They wrote: “Our sincere apology to actress, Wumi Toriola for the error made by our editor in the movie: Ija.
“Our attention has been drawn to the inconsistency in the wig/props used in one of the scenes involving “Actress Wunmi Toriola” in our latest movie IJA. We would like to state categorically that the error was not from Wunmi Toriola at all.
“Rather it was an expensive mistake from the post-production crew at the editing stage. (The Editor). Our sincere apologies to the thespian in question Wunmi Toriola @wumitoriola and all the fans out there.
“We appreciate your feedback, as this will help to keep us on our toes always, knowing that our viewers demand the best from us. Thank you.”
