Prominent Nollywood actress and businesswoman Lizzy Anjorin has pushed back against accusations of being confrontational with industry colleagues, asserting that her responses are merely defensive reactions to others’ provocations. Speaking in a candid interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Anjorin presented her perspective on the numerous public disputes that have marked her career.
The actress, known for her dual success in entertainment and business, emphasized that her professional standing makes it impractical for her to initiate conflicts. I am a business tycoon and I am an actress. You see, I don’t take things seriously. Anything that doesn’t bring money, I don’t invest my time,” Anjorin explained, highlighting her focus on productive endeavors over industry drama.
However, Anjorin acknowledged her reputation for delivering particularly severe responses when provoked, using the Nigerian slang “gbas gbos” to illustrate the back-and-forth nature of these conflicts. She admitted that her retaliations might be considered harsh but maintained that she never initiates these confrontations.
The interview comes amid an intensifying legal battle with fellow actress Iyabo Ojo, though Anjorin notably refrained from discussing specifics of their dispute, likely due to ongoing court proceedings. The conflict between the two actresses has spanned over two years, reportedly escalating from what began as Ojo’s humorous mimicry of Anjorin in a video, which then sparked a series of increasingly personal attacks.
Just prior to the interview’s release, Ojo had publicly accused Anjorin of persistent harassment and bullying, claiming that the actress has extended her attacks to target Ojo’s loved ones with threats, curses, and defamatory statements, despite their active legal proceedings. This latest development adds another layer to their long-running feud, which has captured public attention and divided fans.
Anjorin’s interview also revealed her perspective on the nature of industry conflicts, suggesting that her critics should focus on building their own careers rather than engaging in disputes. “They should go get a job so that they would know how hard it is to propel in business,” she stated, implying that successful professionals wouldn’t engage in unnecessary confrontations.
The actress further challenged her critics by suggesting that her conflicts only arise with other business-oriented individuals, proposing a correlation between professional success and industry tensions. “Before you say Lizzy is fighting with someone, then the person must be a business person. Let’s see what they do for a living,” she remarked, seemingly questioning the motivations behind industry feuds.
This latest public statement from Anjorin offers insight into the complex dynamics of Nigeria’s entertainment industry, where personal and professional rivalries often play out in the public sphere. Her emphasis on business success and professional focus presents an interesting contrast to the ongoing public disputes that have characterized her recent career.
The situation highlights the broader challenges faced by Nigerian entertainment figures in managing their public image while navigating industry relationships. As both an actress and entrepreneur, Anjorin’s position exemplifies the delicate balance required to maintain professional success while handling public controversies.
As these industry tensions continue to unfold, with legal proceedings adding another dimension to the conflicts, the entertainment community and public alike watch closely to see how these relationships will evolve. The situation serves as a reminder of the complex interplay between personal reputation, professional success, and public disputes in Nigeria’s dynamic entertainment landscape.
