Popular skit maker and actor, Cute Abiola, has dismissed claims that he shaded veteran filmmaker Kunle Afolayan following the latter’s controversial remarks about cinema revenue.
The controversy began after Afolayan criticised the marketing demands associated with cinema productions during a viral social media interview. The filmmaker explained that he stepped away from producing cinema movies because the promotional process is exhausting and not financially rewarding on a personal level.
“I don’t know how the likes of Funke Akindele and others are doing it. But creating everyday skits and changing costumes all the time, I can’t do it. I don’t just want N1 billion or N2 billion in the cinema that I won’t be able to personally receive N10 million from,” Afolayan said.
His comments came at a time when actresses Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham were celebrating major box office milestones, having generated over N2 billion and N1 billion respectively from their films.
Reacting to the remarks, Funke Akindele accused Afolayan of being jealous and suggested that the filmmaker had been left behind in the evolving movie industry.
Amid the heated exchanges, Cute Abiola — widely regarded as a close associate of Akindele — posted a message on X advising fans to “avoid anything that will make you become an old taker.” The statement sparked backlash, with many social media users interpreting it as a subtle jab at Afolayan.
However, addressing the criticism, Cute Abiola clarified that his post was not directed at the filmmaker or anyone in the entertainment industry. He described Afolayan as a leader and insisted that the message was purely personal motivation.
“Just to clarify, this tweet was not directed at Kunle Afolayan or anyone in the industry. It was a personal motivation based on something that genuinely inspired me and I decided to share,” he wrote.
He also lashed out at those accusing him of throwing shade, expressing frustration over what he described as a misinterpretation of his message.
The development adds another layer to the ongoing debate within Nollywood over cinema earnings, marketing pressures, and the evolving dynamics of film production.
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